Thanksgiving is supposed to be a peaceful occasion, but in Salem, it’s just the prelude to a week filled with tears, fear, and lurking secrets.

The mood is already tense early on when Sarah Horton—who had been happily preparing food—suddenly collapses seconds after touching the chestnuts.

Her allergic reaction leaves her blue, short of breath, and her hands shaking, while Belle and Kayla panic and call an ambulance.

The joy of Thanksgiving is shattered as everyone watches Sarah struggle for life and death.

The scene shifts to Marlena Evans, who is battling a lingering health issue but still maintains a strong demeanor. Marlena finds EJ DiMera, and the confrontation between the two quickly becomes the focus of the episode. EJ tries to stay calm, but Marlena looks straight at him, her voice firm: “You know exactly who you’re endangering.” That statement leaves EJ speechless — and the audience understands that the secret between the Hortons, Bradys, and DiMeras is too deep to hide any longer.

The next hours of the holiday turn into a haunting memory. At the hospital, Sarah is rushed to the emergency room, Belle stands outside holding her head, Kayla tries to explain to her family that this allergic reaction is more severe than usual, with the potential for long-term effects on her immune system. The monitor beeps every time, sending the whole family into a panic.

Meanwhile, EJ is under “double pressure.” He is worried about Sarah’s situation, while also having to hide a series of secret information related to the threats lurking at DiMera Holdings. Johnny — EJ’s son — begins to doubt his father, while Chanel Horton — Johnny’s wife — watches wordlessly as her husband’s family falls apart.