Welcome to your Days of Our Lives recap for March 21, 2025. Salem delivered emotional moments, shocking discoveries, and confrontations that left everyone shaken. From Rachel outsmarting EJ to Julie spotting a stolen heirloom, today’s episode pushed storylines to the brink. Let’s break it all down.
Days of Our Lives Recap: JJ and Rafe Make a Vow
JJ ran into Rafe in the square, and their conversation quickly turned serious. Gabi was still reeling from everything Arnold put her through, and JJ promised he wouldn’t rest until EJ faced justice. Rafe, equally determined, revealed that he and Jada had found a new lead. With a common enemy in sight, the two men left the conversation with a stronger bond—and a burning desire to bring EJ down.
Julie Guides Young Doug Through Matters of the Heart
At home, young Doug sat with his grandfather’s poetry book, reflecting on Holly. Julie entered and caught him mid-thought. Doug explained how reading Grandpa Doug’s notes made him feel closer to the man he never got to know. Julie loved hearing that and encouraged him to ask anything.
When he asked how to express his feelings to Holly, Julie shared that not all love needs words. She described how dancing with Doug after dinner had said more than poems ever could. She mentioned the Bistro, a place she hadn’t visited since her husband passed, and asked Doug to go with her. On the way, they met JJ, and Julie warmly invited him to dinner too.
Across town, Holly showed up at Tate’s door. She came to be kind, despite their recent fight. Tate revealed his mother had flown back to California—his grandmother’s leukemia had returned. Holly hugged him, offering comfort. Tate questioned her shift in attitude, but Holly told him she still loved him. Their moment was quiet and vulnerable. It hinted that maybe, just maybe, their bond wasn’t broken after all.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Jada’s Ring Is Missing, But Love Remains
At the police station, Rafe expressed joy at having Jada back. He admitted he never planned their wedding, but still wanted her as his wife. Jada revealed her engagement ring was gone—likely taken by Arnold. Rafe didn’t flinch. The ring didn’t matter. He just wanted her, and the title of Mrs. Rafe Hernandez.
Julie Accuses Trask of Theft
At the Bistro, Kristen handed Melinda Trask an immunity agreement. As Trask reviewed it, Julie entered with Doug and JJ. Her eyes immediately went to the necklace around Trask’s neck. Julie believed it was her grandmother’s missing necklace. She confronted Trask, who scoffed at the claim. Julie hadn’t reported it stolen, so JJ couldn’t arrest her. Still, Julie took a photo and vowed to file a report. Doug and Trask locked eyes in a tense moment.
Days of Our Lives Recap: EJ Tries to Silence Rachel
Meanwhile, EJ confronted Rachel after learning she planned to testify against him. He pretended to thank her, then injected her with what he claimed was memory serum. Rachel faked memory loss at first but slipped up. EJ caught her lie. She revealed the truth—she swapped the drug with a placebo. She wasn’t backing down. EJ’s rage bubbled just under the surface as he stepped closer to silence her once and for all.
Kristen returned home and saw her mother’s shawl—but Rachel was missing. EJ calmly claimed Rachel had just walked out. Kristen knew better. His smug attitude only fueled her suspicions. When he walked away, Kristen grabbed her mother’s gun, full of rage and desperate for answers.
Trask Warns Doug As Julie Prepares Her Case
At the police station, Julie told JJ the date she last saw the necklace—December 2nd. Back at the Bistro, Trask warned Doug that if she went down for the theft, she’d drag him with her. Without proof, Julie’s case might not stick, but Trask’s fear showed cracks in her confident facade.
Rafe and Jada ended the day still at the station. They felt hopeful and even a little smug. Wiping the grin off EJ’s face brought them a small victory—but in Salem, victories never come easy. That’s your Days of Our Lives recap for March 21, 2025. Stay tuned for more Salem drama, only on Soap Opera Daily. Until next time!
