DAYS SPOILERS SEPTEMBER 16: SARAH’S BIRTHDAY INTERROGATION THREATENS TO EXPOSE XANDER’S BRUTAL ATTACK ON PHILIP!

TL;DR: On September 16’s Days of Our Lives, Sarah Horton interrogates Philip Kiriakis about his attacker at Victoria’s birthday party while Xander Kiriakis panics that their cover-up will be exposed, leading to Sarah seeing Xander in a new light.

Sarah Won’t Stop Grilling Philip About His Coma at Victoria’s Party!

What happens at Victoria’s birthday party on DAYS?

Sarah Horton ruins her daughter’s birthday celebration by relentlessly questioning Philip Kiriakis about who really put him in a coma. Despite Philip already telling police that Xander Kiriakis didn’t attack him, Sarah refuses to accept his lies and keeps pushing for the truth right in the middle of Victoria’s party!

The separated couple’s drama explodes when Sarah won’t let up on her interrogation. She KNOWS Xander brutally beat his half-brother after discovering Philip forged their dead father Victor Kiriakis’s letter to steal 50% of Titan Industries. But what Sarah doesn’t realize is that she’s threatening to destroy a dangerous pact between the brothers!

Does Philip Tell the Truth About Xander’s Attack?

No, Philip Kiriakis maintains his lie that Xander didn’t attack him.

Philip sticks to his false testimony even as Sarah pressures him at the birthday party. He already lied to law enforcement that Xander wasn’t his attacker, effectively halting the criminal investigation. The half-brothers have formed what fans are calling a “mutually assured destruction” pact – Philip stays quiet about the beating that left him comatose, and Xander stays quiet about the forged Victor inheritance letter that stole half of Titan!

Could this mean Philip feels guilty for pushing Xander to violence? Given Philip’s history of corporate fraud and deception, this protection of Xander seems more transactional than emotional. Don’t be surprised if this fragile alliance crumbles when external pressure mounts!

Why Is Xander So Furious With Sarah?

Xander fumes at Sarah because she’s risking everything – his freedom, their family, and his position at Titan Industries.

Xander’s anger stems from two massive issues. First, Sarah’s interrogation is ruining a rare moment of family normalcy at their daughter’s birthday. Second, and more critically, her relentless questioning threatens to expose the cover-up that’s keeping him out of prison for attempted murder!

Here’s the kicker – Sarah has been using Victoria as a weapon, restricting Xander’s access to their daughter as punishment for his violent actions. She’s been living separately from him since the attack, and now she’s potentially destroying any chance of reconciliation by pushing this dangerous truth into the open.

Sarah Sees Xander in a New Light – But What Does That Mean?

The spoilers reveal Sarah will have a major revelation about Xander at the party, seeing him “in a new light.”

This isn’t about Xander changing – it’s about Sarah finally recognizing HER role in this disaster! She’ll be forced to confront a harsh reality: Xander, the violent criminal, is trying to create a peaceful birthday for their daughter while Philip, the victim, protects his attacker to maintain stability. Meanwhile, Sarah’s self-righteous crusade for “truth” emerges as the most destructive force in the room!

Could this mean Sarah realizes she caused everything by hiding Philip’s fraud for MONTHS? Her deception about the stolen Titan inheritance created a betrayal far worse than the financial one, directly triggering Xander’s violent explosion. Given that spoilers confirm Sarah asks for Xander’s forgiveness later in the week, this “new light” moment is clearly when she recognizes her own culpability!

What’s Next for the Kiriakis Family?

The birthday party disaster is just the beginning! Tony DiMera is about to drop a BOMB on the Kiriakis brothers!

Tony will interrupt a press conference to announce he’s filing a lawsuit challenging Xander and Philip’s control of Titan Industries. He claims to have evidence from Gabi Hernandez proving the Victor letter was forged! This external threat will force the feuding family to unite against a common enemy.

Don’t be surprised if Tony’s lawsuit becomes the catalyst that pushes Xander and Sarah back together. When faced with losing everything to the DiMeras, personal grievances often take a backseat. The spoilers confirm Tony offers Xander and Philip a deal – likely an impossible choice between surrendering Titan or facing prison time!

Quick Answers for DAYS Fans

Q: Did Xander really beat Philip into a coma? A: Yes, Xander brutally attacked Philip after discovering he forged Victor’s letter to steal half of Titan Industries.

Q: Is Sarah still married to Xander? A: They’re married but living separately, with Sarah restricting Xander’s access to Victoria as punishment.

Q: Why did Sarah hide Philip’s fraud? A: Sarah believed Xander couldn’t handle “unchecked power and unlimited finances” and thought Philip’s presence at Titan would moderate Xander’s impulses.

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