Days of our Lives spoilers for Thursday, April 9, see Lexie opening her eyes… and seeing what Salem has turned into since she’s been gone.

Key Takeaways

• Abe and Paulina on thin ice… even without Lexie.
• Chanel has a surprise for Johnny.
• Gwen and EJ score a win.
• Dimitri gets Leo.

Lexie Wakes Up as Abe and Paulina’s Marriage Faces New Pressure

EJ urged Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) to talk to his comatose mom as she might be prompted to wake up by his voice. The last time Lexie (Nikki Crawford) heard Theo’s voice, he was a little boy. She has no idea what his voice sounds like now.

But — it’s a miracle! — she wakes up anyway! Which means trouble for Abe (James Reynolds) and Paulina (Jackée Harry). Who are already in the middle of a major disagreement. This will definitely not help keep the peace.

Chanel Reconsiders EJ as Johnny’s Mistakes Shift the Family Dynamic

Chanel (Raven Bowens) was the biggest advocate of Johnny (Carson Boatman) cutting ties with his father. She didn’t want EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) around Trey or the new baby.

But now that Johnny has proven himself to be a bigger idiot than anyone could have anticipated with the publishing debacle, and EJ has stepped up to help out his son, Chanel is more open to the idea of them having a relationship. She’s even coming around to the idea of her husband being a mover and shaker. There are definitely perks to being a DiMera. And a DiMera wife.

EJ and Gwen Celebrate Their Win While Dimitri Faces Leo’s Next Move

But Johnny isn’t EJ’s only pressing concern. He’s also got some colluding with Gwen (Emily O’Brien) to do. They’re feeling good about their plot against Dimitri (Peter Porte), and even dare to celebrate.

Dimitri may be doing some celebrating of his own, as Leo has a surprise in store for his ex. Javi (Al Calderon), who?