Salem is not peaceful this week — and the focus is on Xander Kiriakis.

The man is used to storms, but this time, the storm does not come from enemies, but from the people Xander loves.

After the breakup with Sarah Horton, he tries to “start over”: live clean, love more responsibly, avoid violence.

But Salem has never been a good place for those trying to fix themselves.

Xander is constantly confused, his eyes always showing torment — he wants to stand firm, but the painful memories of Sarah weigh heavily. Many times Xander stands at Maggie Horton’s door, his hand clenched, wanting to knock but letting go. It’s clear he misses Sarah, but doesn’t have the courage to face her. And then, the day he pulls himself together, Sarah blurts out a secret that was buried deep inside. The secret was directly related to Maggie — a woman who always considered family as the core of life.

Maggie’s face turned pale, her eyes red, her hands shaking violently. She didn’t scream — but it was the silence that made Xander panic. Sarah stood in front of Maggie, both tormented and afraid — because she knew what she said could tear every relationship in the Horton family apart. From then on, Maggie avoided everyone, barely looking anyone in the eye, causing the Salem people to whisper and wonder: how deep was the secret?

Meanwhile, Xander wanted to fix even more. He stopped by the old bar, borrowed a broom to clean the tables, helped in the kitchen, and re-coated the pipes — small but meaningful actions. The old man came to tease him, Xander just smiled and continued to work. This was a rare time Salem saw the once explosive man so quiet and patient. But inside, he was like a smoldering fire, not knowing if it would flare up at any moment.

Salem becomes even more chaotic when Maggie begins to distance herself from Sarah. Family dinners become silent, the sound of spoons and bowls clanging together is chilling. Xander looks at Maggie — he knows she’s upset, but he doesn’t dare ask. Sarah looks at Xander, hoping he’ll hold her hand to comfort her, but Xander’s hand shrinks. They’re all at a crossroads, not knowing where to turn: confront? Avoid? Or find a way to fix it?

And that’s what makes fans believe more and more: Sarah’s secret isn’t over yet. It’s just opened Pandora’s jar. Salem is about to take a big hit. Will Xander rebuild his life or return to his old self: rebellious and stuck? Will Maggie forgive? Or will she launch a search for the truth? All the twists are waiting, just waiting for a small collision.