If JJ and Tony brought drama from the past and power, the story of Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis was filled with love emotions – but no less tense.

After a long time together, Alex decided to take a step further: he gave Stephanie a key, a symbol of the proposal to live together.

The scene was sweet but full of pressure.

Alex held Stephanie’s hand, his eyes sincere: “I want to wake up every morning, the first person I see is you. Let’s build a home together.”

Stephanie was silent. Her heart was moved, but the fear of the past came back. The trauma she experienced made it difficult for her to place her trust. The key in her hand now not only opened an apartment, but also opened a new chapter – where she had to trade her independence to enter a couple’s life.

Jada Hunter, in the role of a trusted friend, also gave advice: “Don’t let fear hold you back. Let your heart guide you.” But this advice made Stephanie even more confused: is love strong enough to overcome all challenges, or will she choose safety and reject the offer?

The moment Stephanie stared at the key, tears glistening, was the scene that promised to make the audience choke up. This was not only a decision about love, but also a choice that would determine the future of a young girl full of dreams but also full of confusion.