The September 25, 2025 episode of Days Of Our Lives not only revolved around Marlena fainting or Sophia scheming, but also revealed other unexpected moments in the darkness of Salem.

A seemingly normal night of blackout turned into a catalyst for a series of dramas: Holly accidentally fell into Sophia’s evil trap, while Cat and Chad unexpectedly took advantage of the situation to take a step forward in love.

Sophia has never hidden her ambition for revenge, and this time, she sought out Holly – a young, vulnerable girl – as the perfect chess piece.

Previously, Sophia had taken a series of sensitive photos of Holly in a moment of off-guard.

Now, she planned to use them to control and turn Holly into a tool against Johnny and Chanel.

In the darkness of the blackout, Sophia approached Holly with a pretend friendly face. “You’re beautiful, but too naive to be taken advantage of,” she whispered meaningfully, making Holly shiver. The audience felt both pity and worry: would Holly fall into the trap, or would she be sober enough to resist this evil plot?

Holly was trying to assert herself in Salem. If the series of photos were released, her reputation and future would be ruined. Sophia knew this well, and that was the trump card to turn the situation around.

In contrast to Sophia’s evil, in another corner of Salem, darkness became a catalyst for love. Cat and Chad – who had been secretly attracted to each other for weeks – now had a rare opportunity for privacy when the entire town lost power.