Days of Our Lives: EJ’s Memories Come Flooding Back – Johnny’s Dark Secret Finally Exposed by Susan!
In the ever-turbulent town of Salem, secrets have a way of coming to light, and none more shocking than the truth surrounding EJ DiMera’s shooting. The mystery of who pulled the trigger has been unfolding for weeks, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. As EJ slowly recovers from the harrowing event that left him fighting for his life, the long-awaited revelation of who is responsible will rock Salem to its core. But the answer is far darker than anyone could have imagined.
After a grueling recovery, EJ is finally released from the hospital, physically healing but mentally still shrouded in fog. His memories of that fateful night are fragmented, elusive, and just out of reach. Yet, there’s one person who won’t allow the truth to remain buried: his eccentric, psychic mother, Susan Banks. Fiercely protective of her son, Susan won’t rest until the secrets are exposed, even if it means unraveling the DiMera family in the process.
Upon returning to the familiar halls of the DiMera mansion, EJ is immediately confronted by his son, Johnny. But this reunion is anything but warm. Fueled by a mix of anger, guilt, and something darker, Johnny lashes out at his father with an icy declaration: “You’re dead to me.” The words strike deep, leaving EJ reeling. The tension between father and son escalates, setting the stage for a confrontation that promises to be both emotionally charged and dangerously unpredictable.
Susan, ever the perceptive psychic, feels something ominous in the air. She senses a deep, unspoken darkness surrounding Johnny. With her unique abilities, Susan begins her own investigation, trying to piece together what happened that night. Her talents allow her to touch objects and feel the energies that linger, leading her to Gabby Hernandez. After placing her hands on Gabby, Susan recoils, sensing a malevolent force connected to the night of the shooting. Gabby may not have pulled the trigger, but she knows something—and Susan is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.
Meanwhile, EJ struggles to put the pieces together. He recalls fleeting moments from that chaotic night—shadowy figures, a weapon, and an overwhelming pain—but the memories don’t quite add up. What he needs is a catalyst, something to trigger his full recollection. That catalyst comes in the form of Susan. In a heart-rending scene, she speaks the words that cut through the fog of EJ’s mind: “Your son is hiding something, something terrible.”
It’s enough to unlock a vivid flashback. Suddenly, EJ is back in that moment, and the details are clear. Johnny is standing there, holding Roman Brady’s gun—the same weapon that was used in the shooting. Johnny’s face is cold and determined, and he’s pointing the gun directly at EJ. The devastating realization washes over EJ: Johnny, his own flesh and blood, was standing over him, aiming the gun. But was Johnny the one who pulled the trigger? EJ’s mind races with doubt and confusion. Could his son truly have tried to kill him, or is there a more complicated truth hidden in the shadows?
Susan, relentless as ever, refuses to let EJ wallow in denial. With the determination of a mother who will stop at nothing to protect her family, Susan confronts Johnny. Using her psychic intuition and her unbreakable bond with EJ, she begins to unravel Johnny’s dark secret. Johnny confesses in a moment of raw emotion. He admits that he didn’t intend for things to go as far as they did. His anger, his resentment toward his father, clouded his judgment. But he never meant for the gun to go off. Or so he claims.
Now, the DiMera family faces an agonizing decision. Does EJ turn his son over to the authorities, branding him a criminal and potentially destroying their already fractured relationship? Or does he choose to protect Johnny, burying the truth to preserve what little is left of their bond? EJ is torn. On one side, there is his sense of justice, the need to hold Johnny accountable for his actions. On the other, there is his love for his son—a love that, despite everything, runs deep.
As EJ grapples with his decision, Susan continues to push him to see the bigger picture. She warns him that without consequences, Johnny may be lost forever, consumed by his guilt and darkness. Meanwhile, Salem watches, the weight of this family drama hanging in the air. Will EJ choose his son over justice? Will Johnny’s dark secret be exposed for the world to see? Will Susan’s relentless pursuit of the truth save or destroy the DiMera family?
The stakes are raised even higher as Johnny’s personal life begins to unravel. The pressure of potentially facing jail time begins to eat away at him, and his marriage to Chanel, once his beacon of hope, starts to crack under the weight of his secrets. Johnny, overwhelmed with guilt and emotional turmoil, tells Chanel that he can’t go through with the adoption they had been planning together. This revelation shatters Chanel, leaving her devastated and questioning everything she thought she knew about her relationship with Johnny.
By the end of the week, Johnny’s emotional collapse becomes impossible to ignore. His breakdown escalates when he has a violent confrontation with Tate at the Salem Inn. In a moment of rage, Johnny threatens to kill EJ, his own father, and though he doesn’t pull the trigger, the damage is done. Johnny has pushed away everyone who once cared for him, and now, he faces the possibility of losing his wife, his family, and his freedom. 
As Johnny retreats into isolation at the Salem Inn, he’s no longer welcome at Paulina’s home and can’t bear to face Chanel after betraying her. He’s alone in a hotel room, cut off from everyone who once loved him. His once-promising future with Chanel and the family they dreamed of is slipping further away, leaving Johnny to face the wreckage of his own making. His life is at a crossroads, with the law and his broken relationships closing in on him.
For Chanel, the betrayal cuts deep. She stands at the brink, unsure if she can ever forgive Johnny for the damage he’s caused. And for Johnny, redemption seems possible—but only if he’s willing to confront his darkest truths and take responsibility for his actions. Can he rebuild the love he’s shattered, or is it too late?
With the threat of jail time hanging over Johnny’s head and the possibility of divorce looming, his future is uncertain. Will he face the consequences of his actions, or will his family choose to protect him one last time? The storm in Salem is just beginning, and the fallout from Johnny’s dark secret will be felt for a long time to come. Stay tuned, because in Salem, no one’s future is ever certain.
