Stephanie Johnson and Joy Wesley fight for custody of baby Kelsey on Days of Our Lives

On the soap opera Days of Our Lives, Stephanie Johnson Kiriakis (Abigail Klein) and Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) are locked in a custody dispute over baby Kelsey Kiriakis. Joy has refused to sign custody paperwork unless Alex Kiriakis agrees that Stephanie has no contact with Kelsey, effectively seeking to exclude Stephanie from the child’s life. Alex is caught between his wife Stephanie and his daughter with Joy, creating a personal and legal standoff.

The conflict escalated after Stephanie accidentally shot at Joy, an incident she blames on a misunderstanding and which Joy uses to justify her demands. In response, Stephanie is plotting to expose Joy’s motives and to help Alex secure full custody of Kelsey. The storyline highlights the tension between the characters as they navigate custody, trust, and family dynamics.