They concocted a plan to try and rescue Kayla from Stefano’s clutches and get her home safely but knew that they were taking a risk with what they plotted. Now, their worst fears will become reality as John and Justin quickly realize Stefano has outsmarted them once again on the Friday, March 6 episode of “Days of Our Lives.”

In an effort to get Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) back, Justin (Wally Kurth) had agreed to give Stefano (Stephen Nicholls) million on the NBC soap, but the other man indicated he also wanted Marlena (Deidre Hall) free and clear. He and John (Drake Hogestyn) concocted a plan to use Hattie (also Hall) as bait for Stefano, but Marlena refused and offered herself instead. Assuming they could find a way to pretend to give her up and get Kayla back at the same time, they went forward with their plan. However, things have already quickly spiraled out of control.

“John and Justin’s plan goes horribly awry,” spoilers reveal.

John had been hiding as Justin and Marlena went to Stefano to make the exchange of Marlena for Kayla and sent him the money he requested. However, he was quickly knocked out—and now, knowing he was there as well, it won’t take long for Stefano to make sure that he comes out the victor. Whether that means he successfully disappears with Marlena as a new hostage or gets away with her and Kayla both in tow—he won’t hesitate to make sure they pay for trying to trick him.

Meanwhile, his mind control games he played on his son, Chad (Billy Flynn), will also start coming into play-and they won’t mean good things for the younger DiMera.

“Chad prepares to carry out his father’s deadly wishes,” spoilers state.

If Stefano has some serious targets in mind, Chad could soon become the most dangerous man in Salem as a result.

“Days of Our Lives” airs weekdays on NBC.

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John (Drake Hogestyn) and Justin’s (Wally Kurth, not pictured) plan goes horribly awry on the March 6, 2020 episode of “Days of Our Lives.” XJ Johnson/JPI Studios for NBC