The turmoil kicks off when Joy starts to suspect she might be pregnant. A missed period sends her into a spiral of worry, and she rushes to the hospital for a pregnancy test. Anxious and overwhelmed, Joy turns to her trusted friend Sarah for support, swearing her to secrecy. However, secrets are rarely safe in Salem.
Unbeknownst to them, Stephanie happens to overhear a private conversation between Sarah and a hospital staff member discussing a pregnancy test. Though she doesn’t have all the details, Stephanie quickly pieces things together and realizes that Joy could be pregnant. The weight of this revelation leaves her shaken—especially since the father could be Alex.
As the possibility of Joy’s pregnancy looms over her, Stephanie starts questioning everything. If Joy is carrying Alex’s child, it could mean a major shift in her and Alex’s future. Would he step up to his responsibilities and commit to Joy? Where would that leave Stephanie? These troubling thoughts consume her, making her feel like an outsider in her own relationship. She fears not just losing Alex but also the possibility of Joy making decisions that could take him away from his child. 
Struggling with uncertainty, Stephanie turns to Kayla for guidance. Their heartfelt conversation highlights just how much Stephanie is grappling with. She confesses her fears—not just about losing Alex but about the emotional toll this entire situation could take on him. Kayla offers words of wisdom, but even she knows that some situations don’t come with easy answers.
