Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers tease that Tate Black’s (Leo Howard) world will turn upside down once the truth about Tesoro’s parentage comes to light. For weeks, Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) has been walking a dangerous tightrope, weaving lie after lie to keep her baby’s real identity a secret. But secrets in Salem never stay buried for long—and this one is about to explode in a big way.

As DOOL viewers know, Sophia’s fear wasn’t entirely unfounded. She worried that if Tate so much as looked into his baby’s eyes, the emotional bond would be instant and irreversible. That’s why she roped Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) into a deceptive adoption scheme, crafting an elaborate backstory about an anonymous couple in Chicago who supposedly adopted the child.

Unfortunately for Sophia, cracks in her plan are already starting to show. Tate’s frustration over being denied visitation reached a boiling point in the August 15 episode. Although he temporarily softened when Sophia grew emotional around “Little T” (aka Tesoro), that compassion won’t last once the lies come out.

According to Days spoilers, the moment of reckoning will come when Tate uncovers undeniable proof that Tesoro is not just another baby in Salem—he’s his son. Even more shocking? Sophia’s deception means Tate has unknowingly been around his child this whole time.

The betrayal will cut deep. Sophia’s intentions might have been to protect her own heart and keep control over the situation, but from Tate’s perspective, she’s stolen precious time he’ll never get back. Once the truth surfaces, Tate may waste no time tearing up the adoption paperwork and making his intentions crystal clear: he wants Tesoro with him, not in Sophia’s care.

Of course, this won’t just be a custody battle—it could turn into a war. Sophia may plead for a fresh start and suggest co-parenting, but Tate will likely argue that her dishonesty proves she can’t be trusted. Her alliance with Trask will also work against her, since it highlights the calculated nature of her scheme.

Legal fireworks are almost guaranteed. With Salem’s courtrooms already busy thanks to other high-profile cases, the addition of a heated custody fight will raise the stakes even higher. Expect tense confrontations, strategic maneuvering, and possibly some shocking witness testimony as both sides try to paint themselves as the better parent.

In the end, this storyline has the potential to reshape Tate’s entire future. Being a single father would be a major challenge, but he may feel it’s the only way to ensure Tesoro grows up in a stable, honest environment.

Days of Our Lives spoilers promise that when the Tesoro bombshell drops, there will be ripple effects throughout Salem—affecting alliances, friendships, and even romantic relationships in unexpected ways.