🎬 Days of Our Lives – April 24, 2025: EJ Wakes Up, Secrets Resurface, and Alliances Shift in Salem
Salem is never short on surprises—and the April 24, 2025, episode of Days of Our Lives delivers one of the most emotional and dramatic moments in recent memory. As the dust settles around long-standing secrets, new dynamics form and familiar characters find themselves at personal crossroads. From EJ DiMera’s long-awaited awakening to unexpected alliances, today’s episode was packed with revelations, regrets, and riveting tension.
🛏️ EJ DiMera Awakens: A Family Holds Its Breath
In one of the most anticipated storylines of the spring, EJ DiMera has finally awakened from his medically-induced coma. The sterile calm of Salem University Hospital is broken when EJ stirs for the first time since being shot. Dr. Kayla Johnson, who had been monitoring his condition closely, warned Susan Banks that waking might take hours or even days—but just moments later, Susan is in tears as her son opens his eyes.
“EJ, you’re awake… Thank the stars and the spirits! I’ve missed you, baby,” Susan exclaims with emotion.
Though his body responds, EJ’s memories remain clouded. He recalls flashes—a dark silhouette, a gun, and a sharp pain—but cannot clearly remember who pulled the trigger. Belle Black arrives in time to catch EJ’s strained words, sharing a concerned glance with Kayla. The mystery surrounding EJ’s shooter is far from over, and danger may still lurk close by.
🧠Johnny’s Firestorm: A Son Torn Between Truth and Rage
Back at the DiMera mansion, EJ’s son, Johnny DiMera, receives news of his father’s awakening. While part of him is relieved, a deeper wound remains. Johnny is grappling with a life-changing revelation about his conception—a secret that has altered how he sees his father.
“My whole life I thought I was just a mistake… but it turns out I was manufactured to save a marriage,” he says bitterly to Chanel Dupree.
Chanel encourages Johnny to confront EJ—not just with anger, but for answers. Yet Johnny wonders if his emotions will let him walk calmly into that hospital room—or if he’ll erupt in a storm of blame.
🤝 A Meeting of Old Rivals: Cat Green and Gabby Hernandez Reconnect
Elsewhere in Salem, Cat Green strolls through Horton Square, seeking out an old rival: Gabby Hernandez. The last time they met, Cat was impersonating Abigail DiMera—an act that nearly destroyed them both. Their meeting begins with barbed words and tense glances, but Cat proposes something unexpected: an alliance.
“What if we watched each other’s backs instead of stabbing them?” Cat suggests.
Gabby, skeptical but intrigued, doesn’t walk away. Could this be the beginning of a formidable partnership in Salem’s social chessboard?
👶 Teen Drama: Sophia and Tate’s Complicated Bond
Meanwhile, Sophia Choi and Tate Black continue to bond over their unborn child. With Tate’s breakup from Holly Jonas, the two teens grow closer, sharing dreams for their baby’s future. Initially, they hoped Johnny and Chanel would adopt the child—but in a twist, Chanel appears overjoyed while Sophia gives Tate a hesitant, unreadable look.
Has something changed? Could Sophia and Tate now be reconsidering their adoption decision? This storyline is heating up as emotions grow more complex.
🎠The Benefit Gala: Glamour, Jealousy, and Romantic Sparks
As the episode teases events for next week, Chad DiMera and Cat Green prepare for a hospital fundraiser, which includes a spirited bachelor/bachelorette auction. In a preview clip, Gabby places a bold $10,000 bid on Alex Kiriakis, sparking jealousy from JJ Deveraux. The benefit promises laughs, flirtation, and the deepening of new relationships.
Yet, amid the fun, Chad experiences a sobering realization—he’s still not ready to move on from Abigail. Her memory lingers, especially in quiet moments with their children, Thomas and Charlotte.
🧩 What Comes Next?
As EJ’s awakening sends shockwaves through Salem, secrets bubble to the surface and loyalties are tested. Will he recall who shot him—or uncover even more damning truths about his past? Will Johnny and Chanel take a step toward family, or will emotional wounds block their path? And can Cat and Gabby truly trust one another in a town where betrayal is always one step away?
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