Days of Our Lives Full Episode Recap - Tuesday, February 18, 2025

 Jada Moves Out, Holly & Tate Heat Up & EJ Pushes Too Far

This Days of Our Lives full episode recap for February 18, 2025, is serving drama, betrayal, and just the right amount of scandal. Jada packs her bags (and a few choice words) as she leaves Rafe in the dust, Holly and Tate take their romance to the next level, and EJ goes from smug to smacked down when Paulina and Abe shut him all the way down. Meanwhile, RoboRafe is out here making moves nobody asked for. Let’s dive into the DOOL madness!

Holly and Tate’s Big Moment—And Doug’s Jealousy

Tate & Holly | Peacock

In classic Days of Our Lives fashion, young love is heating up at Horton Cabin. Holly and Tate are basking in their teenage romance, but there’s a lurking complication: Doug III. As Holly and Tate cozy up for an intimate night, Doug’s confession that he has feelings for Holly lingers in the background. While Holly brushes it off, Tate’s not so sure Doug’s intentions are as innocent as they seem.

Post-romantic bliss, Tate and Holly revel in their connection, but Tate can’t help but bring up Doug again. Holly insists they’re just friends, but her flashback says otherwise. Doug, meanwhile, sits alone fantasizing about a world where Holly actually reciprocates his feelings. Obsession, party of one?

Jada Moves Out, Gabi Supports Her, and JJ Shows Up Just in Time

Jada is officially done with Rafe and isn’t leaving without making sure everyone knows it. She storms into Gabi’s, suitcase in tow, declaring that her days of dealing with Rafe’s nonsense are over. Gabi, ever the supportive sister-in-law, offers to do whatever Jada needs, but all Jada wants is to leave the drama behind.

Speaking of romance, Jada checks in on Gabi’s love life, and just as Gabi starts to question if JJ is really all in, flowers arrive from him. Gabi melts a little, and Jada reminds her that this is what a real relationship should look like—unlike whatever disaster Rafe has going on.

Later, JJ arrives, making it clear that he’s feeling lucky to be with Gabi, and the two share a passionate moment. Looks like at least one couple is headed in the right direction.

EJ Tries (and Fails) to Weasel His Way Back into Power

Oh, EJ, when will you learn? Paulina and Abe are enjoying a romantic evening when EJ decides it’s the perfect time to barge in and start stirring the pot. He brings a single rose (as if that’s going to soften the blow) and launches into a whole speech about how he’s the only person who can fix the mess Jada supposedly left behind.

Paulina is not having it. She shuts him down immediately, telling him that Belle and Rafe are perfectly capable of handling things. But does EJ back off? Of course not! He doubles down, questioning Belle’s ability to be impartial. That’s when Abe steps in, reminding EJ that this entire situation is just another one of his power grabs. After reading him the riot act, Abe literally throws EJ out.

Paulina, of course, is all hot and bothered by Abe’s take-charge moment, and let’s just say their Valentine’s Day ends on a much spicier note than EJ ever expected.

‘Rafe’ Crosses the Line with Belle

'Rafe' & Belle

Over at Small Bar, Belle is drowning her post-Shawn sorrows when ‘Rafe’ slides in, uninvited. He wastes no time trying to trash Jada, blaming her for the chaos in his professional life. Belle isn’t buying what he’s selling, though, and calls him out for being way too bitter about her taking his job.

Then things take a turn for the gross when ‘Rafe’ offers Belle some "masculine comfort" (ugh) and forces a kiss on her. Belle shoves him off and makes it crystal clear that this will never happen again. Ever. In the office, out of the office, anywhere. She storms off, completely rattled.

EJ and Belle Team Up Against Rafe?

Belle isn’t about to let what happened slide, so she storms over to EJ’s to unload. When she tells him what RoboRafe did, EJ snaps. He’s ready to throw hands on her behalf, but Belle assures him she’s got this under control. Still, she can’t help but notice how much he cares, and their tension leads to—you guessed it—kissing.

So, is Belle really moving on from Shawn? Or is this just another messy DOOL mistake waiting to happen? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: EJ and Belle’s chemistry is palpable.

Jada vs. Rafe: The Final Showdown

Jada officially moves out and heads to the hotel, where RoboRafe has the audacity to suggest she stay with him in his "big comfy bed." Jada’s response? "Are you serious right now??" When he calls her a bitch, she rightfully goes off, letting him know she’s sorry she ever met him before slamming the door in his face.

Jada may be done with Rafe, but something is definitely off with him. Could Shawn Douglas be right? Is there something else at play here?

What's to Come?

This Days of Our Lives full episode recap had everything: teen drama, romantic betrayals, political power plays, and uncomfortable kisses that absolutely nobody wanted. As always, Salem is serving up the drama, and we are so here for it.

Will Holly and Tate’s romance survive Doug’s jealousy? Is EJ actually onto something with Jada’s case? And what is going on with RoboRafe? Stay tuned, Days fans, because this drama is far from over!