🔥 Days of Our Lives Explosion: Gabi & Cat’s Confrontation, Johnny’s Guilt, and EJ Wakes Up!

Secrets unravel. Bonds are tested. And Salem will never be the same.

On the April 23rd episode of Days of Our Lives, fans were treated to an episode packed with emotional tension, long-awaited reunions, and a chilling undercurrent of suspicion. At the heart of it all? A fiery confrontation between Gabi Hernandez and Cat Green, a conflicted Johnny DiMera on the brink of emotional collapse, and the long-anticipated awakening of EJ DiMera, who may be holding secrets that could tear the DiMera family apart.

Here’s your breakdown of the biggest shocks and standout scenes.

💥 Gabi & Cat’s Tense Reunion: Rivals Reconnect Amid Chaos

The episode delivered one of the most unexpectedly compelling face-offs of the season as Gabi Hernandez and Cat Green crossed paths in the town square for the first time since the Clyde Weston decoy saga. What started with a cold greeting quickly turned into a slow-burning moment of mutual respect—and a hint of unfinished business.

“You’ve got a good poker face,” Gabi said, eyeing Cat with both suspicion and admiration.
Cat smirked: “So do you. I guess we both learned from the best—or the worst.”

Their brief exchange—part icy standoff, part emotional détente—revealed just how much both women have endured. The atmosphere shifted as they moved to a bench and shared a moment of rare vulnerability.

With EJ DiMera’s condition looming over them, Cat remarked: “He’s still unconscious… or wait—is he awake now?”
“He’s waking up,” Gabi confirmed, her eyes dark with anticipation. “And that means the past is about to get loud again.”

🧠 EJ DiMera Wakes Up – But What Will He Reveal?

At Salem University Hospital, EJ DiMera finally opened his eyes—his awakening sending ripples of dread and relief throughout the town. As Dr. Kayla Johnson closely monitored his condition, the presence of Belle Black and Susan Banks suggested EJ’s shooting was far more than a closed case.

Will EJ remember who pulled the trigger? More importantly, will he tell the truth?

😨 Johnny DiMera’s Guilt: A Son at War With Himself

Johnny DiMera stood frozen outside his father’s hospital room, torn between hope and fear. Just as Chanel Dupree arrived with joyous news—their adoption process is moving forward—Johnny confessed the darkest corners of his soul.

“I should be happy,” he whispered. “But I’m not. Not fully. Because of EJ.”

Chanel tried to reassure him, but Johnny’s torment ran deep.
“What if he remembers what happened that night? What if he says I shot him?”

Though Johnny denies any memory of pulling the trigger, his guilt about EJ’s past transgressions—particularly the revelation that his conception may not have been consensual—clouds his every thought.

“I hated him in that moment,” he said. “For what he did to my mom. For calling me a mistake. I… I can’t even trust my own memory.”

🕵️ JJ Demands Answers: Is EJ Hiding the Truth?

Meanwhile, JJ Deveraux was pacing near the nurses’ station, practically vibrating with urgency. He wants answers, and he wants them now.

“Just a few questions,” he begged Kayla, who warned him that EJ wasn’t strong enough for interrogation. But JJ isn’t backing down. If EJ knows who shot him, time is of the essence—and JJ’s not willing to wait.

👶 Adoption Drama Brews: Sophia & Tate’s Dilemma

In the midst of Salem’s emotional firestorm, Sophia Choy and Tate Black shared a quiet moment, considering the fate of their unborn child. Though the adoption plan involving Johnny and Chanel appears back on track, Amy Choy’s fierce objections to EJ’s influence loom large once more.

In a preview, Sophia gives a loaded glance during Chanel’s hopeful conversation with Amy—possibly signaling more heartbreak ahead for the couple.

⚖️ What Happens Next in Salem?

• Will EJ DiMera speak the truth—or twist it for revenge?

• Is Johnny hiding something darker than he admits?

• Can Gabi and Cat’s fragile connection survive the next wave of fallout?

• And will Chanel and Johnny’s dream of parenthood crumble under the weight of buried secrets?

📺 Don’t Miss What’s Coming

With emotionally packed scenes, surprising connections, and powerful performances, Days of Our Lives continues to prove why it’s a legend in daytime drama. Fans are already speculating that EJ’s awakening will trigger a domino effect of revelations and betrayals that could upend Salem forever.

Set your reminders—because tomorrow’s episode promises even more twists, emotional breakdowns, and, if spoilers are right, a major betrayal is on the horizon.

🗣️ Fan Theories Welcome!
Do you think Johnny shot EJ? Can Gabby and Cat become allies? Will the adoption fall apart again? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media using #DOOLDrama and tag @DOOLFanHub!