TL;DR: Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) is at the center of Salem’s hottest paternity puzzle, and fans are split. Spoilers suggest Tate Black (Leo Howard) might not be the father after all, and all signs point toward Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo). In Salem, the writers’ room loves a DNA fake-out more than a DiMera board meeting, and this time the breadcrumbs may actually support the misdirect. Get ready, we’re going to examine the evidence.
Tate Black: The Assumed Dad Who May Lose It All
From the moment Sophia claimed Tate was the father, Salem sighed and assumed it was just another rushed teen-parent plotline. But cracks formed quickly. The script pointed out that Tate and Sophia used protection — an odd detail to emphasize unless the writers were already planting seeds – pun intended – for a reversal. Now Tate’s suspicious. He’s digging into Sophia’s adoption story, and nothing is adding up. The attorney didn’t even recognize his name, which led to Rafe Hernandez pushing for a DNA test in the first place. Records don’t match. The baby’s in foster care, with Javi Hernandez and Leo Stark, and Tate never even held him. It’s the kind of emotional gut punch that makes viewers cry sympathetic tears for a character they once rolled their eyes at.
Aaron Greene: The Dark Horse Who’s Suddenly in the Spotlight
Enter Aaron Greene. He’s been hovering on the edge of the story for some time now, friendly with Sophia but never quite taking center stage. That may be about to change. Spoilers all but confirm that Aaron’s return to Salem coincides with the paternity reveal, which in soap logic is basically a neon sign flashing “I’m the father!”
Did Sophia hook up with Aaron around the time of conception? The timeline says yes. Right after Tate called Sophia “Holly” (his ex) during an intimate moment, Sophia spent a mysterious afternoon with Aaron. What were they doing? Playing Scrabble? Or taking a spin around The Game of Life? If a DNA test proves they were making a real baby, the fallout will be brutal. Sophia will be exposed for lying, Tate will feel betrayed by both of them, and Aaron will suddenly be thrust into fatherhood.
Some fans worry Aaron hasn’t had enough screen time to anchor a storyline this big. Others argue this could be his breakout arc. Either way, making him the dad injects fresh drama into a love triangle that was starting to feel stale.
It wouldn’t be Salem without a wild card. So what if neither Tate nor Aaron proves to be the baby daddy? Could it be a case of lab tampering? An adoption mix-up? A switched test? All are possible.Still, most spoiler chatter suggests this won’t be dragged out too long. If anything, the “switcheroo” option might be saved for later — just about the time Aaron settles into fatherhood and the writers need another bombshell.
Ridiculous? Sure. But this is the same team that gave us Melaswen Island. Anything can happen.
COMPLICATING MATTERS…
Amy Choi & Melinda Trask: The Scheme Behind the Secret
Amy Choi (Sophia’s mother) is deeply entangled in the baby drama. When Sophia became pregnant, Amy didn’t comfort her daughter — she strategized. Reportedly, she overruled Sophia’s plan to terminate the pregnancy and instead pushed for adoption, helping Sophia bury the truth. Enter Melinda Trask (Tina Huang), who provided more than legal advice: she allegedly helped fabricate paperwork, promote a false adoption at a clinic, and seal off information so nobody could trace the baby. Melinda isn’t just a bystander here — she’s actively aiding deception, keeping Tate and others in the dark.
Javi Hernandez & Leo Stark: Foster Dad, Boyfriend, and Messy Heartstrings
Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon), the gay cousin of Rafe and Gabi, has become a moral compass in the chaos. When Sophia’s baby landed in foster care, Javi and Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) stepped up as Tesoro’s guardians. Their relationship, which is tender but turbulent, adds even more layers to the drama. They hooked up after some initial friction, and while not always smooth sailing, their bond is one of Salem’s few stable lights. Leo is still cynical, but when it comes to caring for Tesoro, even temporarily, Javi’s compassion shines through. For Sophia, this creates extra pressure: the baby isn’t just out of sight, he’s safe in the hands of a couple who are loving yet removed, complicating both Tate’s and Aaron’s claims.
Fans are already divided. Team Tate argues he deserves a real storyline outside of heartbreak — they want him to grow, not just suffer. Team Aaron insists it’s time for him to step up, even if it’s messy. Then there’s Team Chaos (aka the writers), who clearly want nothing more than to blow everything sky high.
“Diaper Math”: Who’s Actually Ready to Be a Daddy?
- Aaron Greene: Sweet and earnest,but not exactly overflowing with parenting vibes. To be fair, he hasn’t been in Tesoro’s orbit much. Maybe those dad instincts will kick in… if a DNA test proves he needs them.
Final Speculation — Who’s the Daddy?
- Aaron Greene (8/10): Odds are high. His return is way too convenient to overlook.
- Tate Black (3/10): Sympathetic, but likely out. His heartbreak may be the real story.
- The Switcheroo (2/10): Always possible, but not probable. Writers have bigger fish to fry.
No matter the outcome, grab your pearls, and hold onto your tissues, Salem fans. The baby daddy bombshell is about to drop, and it could rewrite every relationship Sophia has left.
