Days of Our Lives Recap for April 4, 2025, dives into a night of mayhem in Salem. EJ DiMera’s shooting sets off a chain reaction of suspicion, missing weapons, and emotional confrontations. From Kristen’s shady alibi to Jada’s drunken meltdown and Rafe’s sneaky moves, chaos erupts across town. As EJ fights for his life, everyone becomes a suspect—and secrets bubble dangerously close to the surface. Let’s unpack the drama.
JJ Grills Kristen at the DiMera Mansion
JJ walks into the DiMera mansion and finds chaos. Cops comb through the crime scene. Kristen, in her robe, rushes downstairs and hears about EJ’s shooting. “Is he dead?” she blurts out without much concern.
JJ says EJ’s alive. But Kristen doesn’t get to see him yet. JJ wants answers. She claims she was at Brady’s. Then took a shower when she got back. Suspicious? Definitely. JJ questions her more, especially when she dodges details about her gun.
Kristen snaps. She says she’d never shoot EJ. JJ reminds her of her violent history. She reminds him of all the enemies EJ’s made. As Kristen walks away, JJ warns her not to leave town.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Shawn Finds Jada Drunk and Gunless
At Small Bar, Jada drowns her sorrows. Rafe kicked her out, and she’s spiraling. Shawn finds her mid-rant and joins her. She’s glad he showed up—until he drops the bomb: EJ’s been shot. That sobers her—briefly. But as she stands, she nearly falls over. Shawn notices something—her gun’s missing. She fumbles for an answer. It’s probably in her desk. Maybe? She forgot her holster too.
Shawn says she’s in no shape to work. She says she has no home. So, Shawn offers his place. After all, things can’t get worse… right?
Gabi’s Reaction Raises Eyebrows
In the square, Gabi bumps into Leo. He tells her about EJ’s shooting. Her reaction? “Good!” Not exactly subtle. She vents about how much she hates EJ. Leo, of course, wants to quote her. But Gabi shuts him down. If he prints anything, people will think she did it. When asked for an alibi, she just insults Leo until he drops it. Once alone, she calls the hospital. But they refuse her any info.
Back at home, Rafe sulks with a beer. Javi shows up and immediately senses something’s off. Rafe finally admits it’s about Jada. She cheated… kinda. With Shawn. Or at least, she kissed him. Javi reminds Rafe what Jada’s been through. Arnold fooled everyone. Rafe says he can’t get past it. “Why didn’t she know it wasn’t me?” Javi says Rafe still loves her. But Rafe’s not ready to forgive.
Then Leo bursts in with the EJ news. Rafe freezes. That’s where he planted the bug. He suddenly bolts—leaving Javi and Leo wondering what’s going on.
At the hospital, Kayla updates Chad. EJ is stable… but barely. The bullet missed his heart, but there’s major damage. Chad goes in to see EJ. He tells his brother he’s there for him. But EJ starts seizing. Kayla rushes in and pushes Chad out. Chad’s devastated. He feels like it’s his fault. Maybe publishing the article triggered this. But Cat tells him to stop blaming himself. EJ made his own enemies.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Suspicion Grows in Salem’s Final Moments
Jada thanks Shawn for taking her in. She doesn’t want to make Rafe angrier. Shawn says it’s too late for that. Elsewhere, Javi and Leo wonder where Rafe ran off to. Javi thinks Rafe’s acting shady. Leo wonders aloud—could Rafe have shot EJ? He brings up Gabi’s weird joy over the news. Meanwhile, Gabi keeps checking her phone, hoping EJ dies. JJ finds her and asks some pointed questions. But no answers yet. The shooter’s still a mystery.
Kristen sneaks back into the DiMera living room. She stares at the bloodstain. Then Rafe appears and grabs his wire from the statue. At the hospital, Kayla returns to Chad and Cat. EJ’s now in a medically induced coma to stop the seizures.
This Days of Our Lives Recap proves Salem is full of secrets, lies, and hidden weapons. Who really shot EJ? Keep reading Soap Opera Daily for all the latest updates, spoilers, and shocking twists. Catch you next time!
