The Days of Our Lives Recap kicks off with Johnny visiting Xander at the Titan office. Xander asks Johnny if he’s ready to join the company. He wants someone DiMera, but not destructive.

Johnny questions Xander’s motive. Is this really about business—or revenge on EJ? Xander stays vague. He doesn’t reveal the job details. Still, Johnny seems interested. He promises to think about it.

Days of Our Lives Recap: Cat Picks Chad Over EJ

Cat shows up in the town square with pastries from Sweet Bits. Chad has news—her EJ date is canceled. But there’s a twist. She’s going on a date with Chad instead! They’ll just have fun as friends, but Cat is clearly excited. Their moment is cut short when Johnny arrives. Chad urges him to see EJ. Johnny explodes in anger. He’s not ready to forgive his father.

Abe Shares Painful Memories

At home, Chanel opens up to Abe. She’s still struggling after her loss. Abe offers wisdom from his past. He and Lexie once raised a child who wasn’t theirs. It hurt, but they survived. Chanel doubts that kind of healing will happen with Johnny. She suspects he changed after EJ’s shooting. Abe is alarmed. Could Johnny be involved in the shooting? Chanel doesn’t know.

Abe gently urges her to talk to Johnny. Chanel agrees to try and thanks him for listening.

Days of Our Lives Recap: EJ Gets Rejected, But Plots On

Back at the hospital, EJ corners Kayla. He demands to revisit their deal. Kayla refuses once again. She won’t hand over Horton legacy to the DiMeras. EJ storms out, defeated—but not done. Marlena finds him sulking and lectures him. She reminds him of his past crimes and the long road to redemption.

EJ claims he wants to change, but Marlena isn’t convinced. She only agreed to help for Johnny’s sake.

Xander Makes a Move of His Own

EJ returns home and informs Dr. Russell that Kayla won’t budge. Still, he’s confident they’ll win eventually. Meanwhile, Xander calls Russell right after. He hints at a separate deal and tells him to stay in touch.

Sarah meets up with Xander. She’s excited about their vacation. But when she mentions EJ’s hospital plans, Xander is stunned. Once she’s gone, he calls Alex and urges him to act fast.

Days of Our Lives Recap: Johnny Opens Up to Marlena

At the pub, Johnny meets Marlena for breakfast. He reveals his brief chat with Chanel. Marlena advises patience and urges him to work on his identity. She suggests therapy—someone who isn’t her. Johnny laughs but agrees. He also drops the bomb: Xander offered him a Titan job. Marlena is shocked. Johnny admits it may be time to grow up.

Romance, Danger, and Drama

Kayla calls Steve and gives him the green light for a secret mission. He’s off to retrieve something called the Versavix. Meanwhile, Chad and Cat plan a lakeside date. Their bond keeps growing. Johnny thanks Marlena for her support before EJ walks in. Marlena offers to stay, but Johnny insists on facing EJ alone.

In the square, Chanel crosses paths with Sarah and Xander. She’s visibly shaken but plays along. The couple invites her to spend time with them. Chanel agrees and walks off to buy scones.

Soon after, Sarah starts choking on her pastry. Xander panics and shouts for help. She gasps for air as chaos erupts. This Days of Our Lives Recap ended on a shocking note with Sarah’s health scare. Is this random—or something darker? Find out what happens next on Days of Our Lives Spoilers, only on Soap Opera Daily. Stay tuned and thanks for reading!