If Tate and Brady are racing against the truth, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is pushed into another tragedy by her own daughter.

Rachel Black (Alice Halsey), after days of living in confusion, finally remembers the horrifying truth: “Mom… I remember.

I was the one who shot Uncle EJ.”

That moment left Kristen speechless.

She had sacrificed everything, accepting to take the blame so that her daughter could be at peace. But now, when Rachel gradually remembers, all of Kristen’s sacrifices turn into a burden. The audience couldn’t help but shed tears when seeing Kristen hugging her daughter, crying and whispering: “You can’t blame yourself… let me take it for you.”

While Kristen faces the heartbreaking truth, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) finds some comfort. After the haunting trial, he meets Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) again. Holly gently said: “You’re not alone, I’m here” – a seemingly simple sentence but enough to give Johnny the strength to move on.

This contrast made the audience both choked up and curious: Will Kristen continue to protect her daughter, or force Rachel to face the truth? As for Johnny, will the bond with Holly stop at friendship, or will it open up a new emotional drama in the future?

The episode on September 12 ended but left a series of unanswered questions, making it one of the most dramatic episodes of the season.