Days of our Lives Spoilers: EJ Remembers Everything—Was It Johnny Who Shot Him?

Welcome back to Drama Digest, your trusted source for all the gripping secrets, emotional standoffs, and jaw-dropping twists happening in Days of our Lives. Today, we unravel one of the most spine-tingling mysteries in Salem’s recent history: Who really shot EJ DiMera—and why is he pretending not to know?

In the sterile hush of Salem University Hospital, a storm brews silently around EJ’s hospital bed. While machines beep and hum in rhythmic monotony, the tension in the air is anything but calm. Whispers haunt the corridors—grief-stricken, suspicious, and buzzing with theories. Yet one chilling question rises above the noise: Is EJ faking his amnesia? And if so… is he hiding the identity of the person who tried to kill him?

The theory gaining traction is one few want to consider—that Johnny, EJ’s own son, may have been the one who pulled the trigger.

The emotional charge of this storyline explodes the moment Susan Banks, EJ’s ever-eccentric but fiercely devoted mother, visits his hospital room. With tears in her eyes and hope in her heart, she touches her son’s hand. And in that moment—subtle but undeniable—EJ stirs. A twitch of his fingers. A flutter in the machines. It’s a sign that EJ is still in there, somewhere, silently fighting his way back.

But when EJ does fully awaken, what will he reveal? Or more hauntingly—what will he keep buried?

The DiMera family has long been shrouded in secrets, where silence often speaks louder than words. EJ, the ultimate strategist and legacy-bearer of the DiMera name, understands better than anyone that timing is everything. And in this game of deadly secrets, exposing the wrong truth could unravel the family for good.

Enter Kristen DiMera—no stranger to deception herself—who begins to suspect that EJ isn’t quite as lost in the fog as he wants everyone to believe. After visiting him, she confides in Brady, her voice barely a whisper: “He’s awake. I know it. But he’s… different.” Kristen, sensing the calculated glint behind her brother’s closed eyes, suspects that EJ remembers far more than he’s letting on.

But why would he lie?

Let’s entertain the most painful possibility: EJ remembers exactly what happened. He saw the shooter. He knows the face. And that face… was Johnny’s.

Johnny DiMera has been spiraling lately—moody, erratic, and keeping his distance from his father’s bedside. When someone mentions the shooting, he visibly flinches. Chanel’s grown concerned. Even Allie, far away from Salem, has noticed a shift. “He’s not okay,” she messaged. “Something’s wrong.”

If Johnny did pull the trigger, was it an accident? A moment of rage? An emotional breakdown brought on by years of feeling overlooked or rejected? And most importantly—did EJ see it all and choose to say nothing?

EJ’s silence may not be the result of trauma, but rather a deliberate decision. A father’s heartbreaking choice to protect his son—even if that son tried to kill him. What kind of father would hand his child over to the police? Could EJ live with sending Johnny to prison? Could he endure watching his family implode?

For EJ, legacy and power are everything. Perhaps, in his mind, protecting Johnny is protecting what’s left of the DiMera name. Even if it means bearing the pain of betrayal and hiding the truth from everyone, including himself.

Still, others in Salem are less patient. Detective Rafe Hernandez is growing increasingly frustrated. The investigation has stalled without a confession or reliable memory from EJ. But what if EJ has his own plan for justice? A DiMera plan—not through the courts, but through revenge. Quiet. Calculated. Final.

And then, there’s an even more disturbing possibility: What if EJ truly doesn’t remember? The DiMeras have a long history of brainwashing, memory alteration, and psychological manipulation. Could someone have tampered with EJ’s mind while he was in a coma? Could he be living a false version of himself—his identity or memories altered for someone else’s gain?

Speculation runs wild across Salem. Some believe Kristen herself may have pulled the trigger—perhaps in a moment of rage or as part of a deeper cover-up. Others point fingers at Clyde Weston, who’s never been shy about threatening the DiMeras. And then there’s Ava Vitali, a woman with nothing left to lose and a penchant for chaos.

Still, none of those theories carry the weight of the idea that EJ is protecting Johnny. That he’s sacrificing everything—his recovery, his credibility, even his sense of justice—for the sake of his son.

And if that’s true… how long can he keep the truth locked away before it devours him?

Make no mistake—a reckoning is on the horizon. EJ can’t stay silent forever. Whether in a matter of days or weeks, when he finally speaks, the truth will explode like a bomb in Salem. Relationships will shatter. Trust will be obliterated. And the DiMera family, already fractured by secrets and lies, may never recover.

So, dear fans of Days of our Lives, we leave you with one burning question: If your child tried to kill you… would you protect them with a lie, or expose them with the truth?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments—and stay tuned. The storm is just beginning.