Days of Our Lives Recap (April 2, 2025): Salem turns deadly as Ava plots revenge, Johnny steals a gun, and Jada reaches her breaking point. EJ’s actions finally push everyone toward a dangerous edge. Chanel demands answers, Belle breaks down, and Roman reveals dark secrets. Tensions rise, trust shatters, and several Salem residents prepare to take justice into their own hands.
Ava Targets EJ With a Loaded Plan
Ava sat alone, reading The Spectator’s DiMera article. Her anger toward EJ bubbled over. She remembered every lie, every betrayal. Her solution? Justice outside the law. Ava pulled out Melinda’s gun. Later, she smirked while pointing the gun at EJ’s article. “Not this time,” she said coldly. She wasn’t just thinking about revenge—she was ready to act.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Johnny Hears the Truth from Roman
At Horton Square, Johnny comforted Chanel after their adoption hopes were crushed. She wanted to escape for a bit—maybe Chicago. But Johnny had to check in with Roman first. At the pub, Roman apologized for the failed adoption and for the pain he caused with past comments. He confessed he sometimes wanted to shoot EJ himself. Johnny was shocked to learn Roman kept a gun behind the bar.
Johnny then revealed how much he hated EJ. When EJ showed up asking for forgiveness, it took everything not to stab him. That’s when Ava stormed out. Roman saw the fire in her eyes and said, “That’s a woman on a mission.”
Back home, EJ drowned in regret—and alcohol. Chanel burst in, furious and heartbroken. She blamed him for destroying her and Johnny’s adoption hopes. “You ruin everything,” she snapped. EJ stayed calm but couldn’t explain away his actions. Chanel was stunned to learn Johnny had disowned EJ. “You deserve it,” she said firmly.
Before leaving, EJ begged Chanel to tell Johnny he still loved him. Chanel agreed, but it was clearly not something she wanted to do.
Belle Breaks Down After Failure
Belle returned home and ripped off the wire she wore during the sting operation. The plan had failed. Brady tried comforting her. She confessed EJ got under her skin again. He always does. Brady told her he understood—he was once addicted to Kristen too. If he could move on, so could Belle. She updated Jada with a simple, painful truth: she failed.
JJ gave Shawn the bad news about Belle’s mission. But Shawn’s thoughts were on Jada. She had confessed the affair to Rafe. JJ tried to be supportive and offered to talk to Gabi to see how Rafe was doing. Shawn was overwhelmed with guilt and worry.
Rafe needed space and told Jada not to come home with him. She begged him to stay, but he walked out. At home, Gabi was shocked to hear Jada “cheated.” Rafe clarified it happened before he came back. Still, the betrayal hit hard.
Gabi defended Jada, saying Arnold fooled them all. She reminded Rafe that EJ was the true villain. Furious, she shouted she could kill EJ herself. Rafe warned her not to talk like that. “You sure about that?” Gabi replied, remembering when she had pulled a gun on EJ before.
Jada went to Paulina for support. Paulina welcomed her in and listened. Jada shared the truth about the affair with Shawn. Paulina shrugged it off, noting it happened before their reinstatement. She promised to handle it if the press got wind. Jada then described Rafe’s reaction. Paulina was outraged. “EJ is to blame,” she insisted. Jada didn’t want to shift blame, but Paulina made it clear—EJ ruins lives. Belle’s text came in. Another failure. Jada’s hope vanished.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Salem Reaches a Breaking Point
JJ knocked on the Hernandez home. No one answered. Shawn texted Jada, checking in. Her reply was chilling: “Far from OK.” She grabbed her gun. Chanel got home and found her mother asleep. She hoped Johnny was home—but he wasn’t. She began to worry. Meanwhile, Johnny sneaked behind the bar and took Roman’s gun. Outside, Ava stood alone, clutching Melinda’s gun.
In the final moments, EJ spoke to Stefano’s portrait. He laughed and toasted his so-called victory “I win,” he declared. But then he saw something—or someone. His smile dropped. “What are you doing?” he asked, stunned. Salem is ready to explode, and EJ DiMera may finally face the storm he created. That wraps up this Days of Our Lives Recap. For daily drama, breaking news, and spoilers, stay with Soap Opera Daily. See you in Salem!
