Days of Our Lives is no stranger to explosive family drama, but this week’s twist has shattered even the toughest Salem hearts. What began

as harmless tension between two families spiraled into a nightmare when Rachel Black, Brady and Kristen’s troubled daughter, poisoned

Sarah Horton with pistachios—fully knowing Sarah suffers from a severe allergy.

 

 

The fallout is immediate, devastating, and unlike anything Brady Black has ever faced. As Sarah fights for her life and the truth comes out, Brady is forced into a heartbreaking, soul-splitting dilemma. And in the end, he makes a stunning decision about Rachel’s future—a decision no parent ever wants to make.

This storyline is about to shake Salem, the Black family, and the Brady/Kristen war in a massive way.

Sarah’s Collapse Sends Waves Through Salem

 

 

What should’ve been a simple gathering turned deadly within seconds.

Sarah unknowingly ingested a dessert containing pistachios, triggering a violent allergic reaction that left her gasping for air as panic ripped through the room. Xander, horrified, stayed at her side while emergency responders rushed in. For a brief moment, Salem feared it could lose yet another beloved Horton.

But the real shock came moments later: Rachel had been seen near the dessert and acting suspiciously. When confronted, her guilty expression spoke louder than words.

At first, no one wanted to believe it. How could a child—Brady’s child—do something so dangerous?

But when Rachel finally confessed, the truth became undeniable.

And Brady’s world shattered.

Brady’s Rage Turns Into Fear

Brady is no stranger to difficult, painful parenting moments with Rachel. Her life has been shaped by chaos—Kristen’s influence, E.J.’s manipulation, endless custody battles, and emotional trauma no young girl should experience.

But poisoning someone?
Intentionally?

This crosses a line Brady never imagined his daughter would even approach.

Sources say Brady’s immediate reaction is pure fear—fear for Sarah, fear for Rachel’s mental state, and fear of what comes next.

Then, the rage hits.

Brady storms out, unable to look at Rachel, unable to comprehend how his little girl could make a choice so cold, so dangerous, so unforgivable.

For the first time, Brady wonders whether he has completely lost control of his daughter.

Kristen Reacts—And She Makes Everything Worse

Kristen DiMera is quick to rush in, but instead of remorse or worry for Sarah, she focuses entirely on defending Rachel.

Kristen insists that Rachel “didn’t mean it,” that she “was upset,” that Sarah “overreacted,” and that the entire situation is being blown out of proportion by Brady’s family and Xander.

Her excuses only fuel Brady’s fury.

This moment may finally be the breaking point in their already strained co-parenting relationship. Brady realizes that as long as Rachel is under Kristen’s influence, her behavior will escalate—and the consequences may grow far deadlier.

And that realization leads to the shocking decision that will change Rachel’s life.

Brady Makes an Unthinkable Choice

Unable to ignore the truth, Brady does something no parent wants to do:
He decides Rachel can no longer safely remain under either his or Kristen’s care.

Multiple insiders reveal that Brady pushes for Rachel to be evaluated, treated, and possibly removed from the conflict-ridden environment she has grown up in. He believes she needs professional help—immediately.

And he takes action.

Brady reportedly contacts child services and begins the process of placing Rachel in a residential treatment facility, hoping that distance, structure, and therapy can help her before she becomes even more dangerous to herself and others.

Kristen explodes when she learns what Brady is planning. She vows to fight him, sue him, expose him—anything to stop her little girl from being taken away.

But this time, Brady does not back down.

He chooses Sarah’s safety.
He chooses the community’s safety.
And, maybe most painfully, he chooses what he believes is best for Rachel—even if she hates him for it.