Days of our Lives Recap November 13: Leo Drowns in the River

On the Friday, November 13, 2026, episode of Days of our Lives, Lani told Xander that his gun had been used in a homicide, Steve looked for Leo, Marlena had a difficult conversation with Dominic, and Javi found Leo’s unconscious body by the river.

About Gwen and Xander

Lani informed Xander that his gun had been used in a homicide | Image: Peacock

When Lani arrived at Xander’s hospital room, he had just woken from a nightmare about the shooting. Lani told Xander that his gun had been used in a homicide. Xander explained that he had bought the gun on the docks four years ago when he had needed protection. Xander asked about the homicide, but Lani refused to give details.

Xander swore that he had never used the gun before the night he had shot George in self-defense. Lani warned Xander that he needed to be ready for a much larger investigation. As Lani rose to leave, Xander thanked Lani for having cleared Sarah’s name. When Xander asked if there was any evidence to implicate EJ in the situation, Lani reminded Xander that she could not tell him the details of any investigation. Xander noted the important thing was that Sarah’s reputation had been preserved, and that whatever happened to him was worth it to help Sarah.

Steve was knocking on Leo’s door at the hotel when Gwen spotted him. Steve said he had wanted to talk to Leo about a warehouse. Gwen escorted Steve into her room, and she told him that she had been Leo’s source about the warehouse. Gwen explained that Leo had known about her involvement with EJ, and he had asked her for information about the shipping for Lexie’s pod. Gwen told Steve that Leo had planned to look into records about the warehouse, but she had not heard from him since. Gwen noted that the only reason that Leo would be silent is if he was spending time with Javi.

Steve promised to check the warehouse in the morning, and he admitted that Lani had already stopped by the warehouse that evening. Steve noted that Lani had no probable cause to search the property, which is why he had wanted to gather more information from Leo. Gwen worried aloud that Leo’s nosiness would get him killed.

The Worry

Steve investigated Leo's disappearance | Image: Peacock

Gabi returned home with a pizza, and was dismayed to see a worried Javi on the phone in the kitchen. Javi explained that Leo had not answered his phone all day, and he was concerned. Gabi admitted that Leo had grown on her, despite his break-up with Javi. Gabi told Javi that she knew that Leo loved him, and that Javi’s happiness was all that mattered to her.

When Gabi said she was thankful that Leo was helping her investigate the DiMera counterfeiting operation, Javi admitted he was worried that the story would get Leo killed. Steve knocked on the door. When Steve asked about Leo, Javi noted that he had not heard from Leo all day. Steve said Gwen had not heard from him either. When Javi asked if Leo was in trouble, Steve said he hoped not.

Steve asked Gabi about the handbags, and Gabi mentioned what Gwen had said about the warehouse. After Javi left for work, Gabi asked Steve if he was more worried about Leo than he had let on for Javi. Steve promised he would update Gabi after he finished checking all his leads. Gwen stopped by after Steve left, and they talked about Leo’s disappearance.

The Conversation

Marlena spoke to Dominic about the mystery of his conception | Image: Peacock

Marlena visited Dominic at the DiMera mansion. After some awkwardness, Marlena told Dominic he could call her Marlena, and that they should keep some physical distance between one another until they knew the results of the DNA test. Dominic swore that he was her son. With a nod, Marlena said she knew that Dominic believed that, but she did not trust the word of Stefano. Dominic stressed that he only wanted to get to know his mother. Marlena asked Dominic why he had waited so long to reach out to her.

“Father told me you’d want nothing to do with me, because I was also his son,” Dominic said. Marlena noted that she would never reject one of her children. Dominic explained that Stefano had asked him to wait, and he had obeyed. Marlena argued that Stefano had kept Dominic away as a means to control him. Dominic countered that he had a mind of his own.

When Dominic asked to talk about Marlena instead, she said she was not ready to talk about herself with him. Dominic said he believed that Marlena knew that he was her son, because he felt a connection between them. With a sigh, Marlena said that Dominic deserved to know the truth. Marlena told Dominic that Stefano had held her captive in a coma on an island. Dominic appeared stricken by the news.

Marlena explained that if Dominic was her son, she did not know how he was conceived or if she had given birth to him. Marlena said the situation was painful for many reasons, but also because if Dominic was her son, she would not have known of his existence until now. Dominic and Marlena agreed to submit DNA samples at the hospital.

After Marlena left, Dominic met up with Rita in the tunnels. Dominic admitted he had not made much headway in his conversation with Marlena. Rita lamented that Dominic had not kept the Kiriakis mansion, but Dominic noted that it was better that he had claimed his right to the DiMera mansion instead. Dominic added that he hoped his decision to let go of the Kiriakis home would buy him some good will with the Kiriakis family.

Rita confirmed that she had sent the shipping logs to Johnny. Dominic noted that EJ would have difficulty getting out of trouble without Rita by his side. Concerned, Dominic asked Rita if she felt bad about having abandoned EJ. Rita admitted that she was still fond of EJ. “But I promised your father my loyalty would rest with you. And it does. Entirely,” Rita said.

The Body

Leo lay lifeless on the dock | Image: Peacock

As Marlena walked to her car, she ran into Steve. Steve asked Marlena if she was okay, and she admitted that she had had a difficult conversation with Dominic. Steve reminded Marlena that he and Kayla would be there to support her. Marlena smiled, and she noted that she could feel John with her too. Concerned, Marlena asked Steve why he was at the mansion so late. Steve explained that Leo was missing.

A man was thrown into the river, and he floated downstream. Someone called in a body to the police, and Lani was first on the scene down by the river. Leo lay lifeless on a dock. When the EMTs showed up, Javi was the lead. Javi found a weak pulse, but he noted that Leo was not breathing. Javi started rescue breathing, and he prayed for Leo to survive.

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