Days of Our Lives Weekly Recap 4-28

Johnny comes home and sees the living room filled with baby items. Chanel is excited about the adoption and mentions that Belle dropped off the adoption papers. Johnny lies and says she hasn’t. Chanel worries the adoption might be endangered now that EJ is waking up, but Johnny makes it clear he wants nothing to do with his father. They briefly talk about moving before she leaves to attend Felicity’s ceremony.

At the high school, Sophia and Tate are talking. She mentions Holly will realize Tate was only looking out for her. After some coaxing, Tate asks Sophia to prom, and she accepts. Chanel arrives for the ceremony and sees them. She thanks them for choosing her and Johnny as the adoptive parents and is visibly excited. Alone, Sophia and Tate express how happy they are to have Chanel adopting their child.

Shawn D receives distressing news from his mother, Bo is getting worse, and antibiotics are no longer working. He reflects on his past with his father. Jada opens up about her own father’s death, and the two leave for fresh air.

Roman and Kayla catch up, discussing the fair and Maggie’s donation. They receive a call from Hope about Bo. Meanwhile, Marlena and Steve talk at home about the odds of finding John before heading into the pub, where Kayla tells them about Bo’s infection and prognosis. She mentions a drug that could help, though it hasn’t been tested. Later, she and Steve talk about her feelings. They run into Jada and Shawn, and Kayla and Shawn discuss their emotions about Bo.

Marlena speaks with her grandson Johnny about his situation with his father and the adoption. She gives him advice about being honest with others and with himself. Chanel waits for Johnny, who returns and says they need to talk.

Xander talks to Sarah about his job frustrations, his brother, and the forgery. They discuss their anniversary and a potential trip to Bali. Meanwhile, Doug is with Holly. He says it’s time he gets a job and stops sneaking around her home. Holly wants to tell Maggie but isn’t ready yet. She leaves to get food, and during that time Doug gets a job call. He tries to sneak out but is caught by Phillip and Maggie. Maggie confronts Phillip about his lies and encourages him to be better. After she leaves, Phillip enters a room, and when Doug tries to sneak out again, Phillip catches him and tells him not to lie anymore.

At the hospital, Maggie talks with Julie about her volunteer work. Julie is struggling after Doug’s death and isn’t softening toward Doug III, whom she hasn’t seen and claims not to care about. They talk about the loss of their husbands before parting.

Sophia and Tate are at Horton Town Square when they run into Holly. It’s an awkward moment, and Sophia accidentally reveals she and Tate are going to prom. Holly leaves, and Sophia and Tate talk about a gift for Chanel and Johnny.

Later, Doug receives a call threatening him over a debt and warning they know where he’s been staying. He begins looking for a shelter. Holly finds a note from him saying he can’t risk getting her in trouble.

Johnny and Chanel have an emotional conversation. Johnny admits he doesn’t want to adopt anymore, not after everything with EJ. Chanel tries to convince him, even suggesting counseling, but Johnny insists he’s not in the right place. He says he loves her deeply but isn’t ready. Chanel pleads with him not to tell Sophia and Tate yet, but Johnny is honest when they arrive. Sophia is devastated and runs off.

Tate comforts Sophia, while Chanel, furious, kicks Johnny out. EJ, recovering in the hospital, is determined to leave, he senses his son needs him.

Johnny sleeps on the couch at the DiMera mansion, unable to face the bedroom he shared with Chanel. Paulina visits and encourages him not to become EJ and to fight for his marriage. After she leaves, Susan arrives and talks to Johnny about EJ’s return. Johnny avoids him, but EJ is already there. Susan notices Johnny is hiding something. When she leaves, EJ checks a video and sees Johnny raising a gun to him.

Chanel meets Felicity and Cat, who bring up the adoption. Chanel breaks down and tells them it fell through. They comfort her before Paulina arrives. Chanel expresses her anger that Johnny didn’t tell her sooner, he claims he didn’t want to be like EJ, but she feels blindsided, which reminds her of EJ. Paulina encourages her not to give up on her marriage.

Chad and Leo discuss suspects in EJ’s shooting. Felicity tries to push Chad and Cat together. It’s revealed EJ won the silent auction, which annoys Chad. Kayla speaks with her sister Kimberly. Dr. Russell comes in, and they talk about a potential drug that could help Bo. He refuses, citing its untested status and cost.

Gabi and Ari talk about graduation when Leo walks in. Gabi accuses Ava of shooting EJ and threatens Leo with a lawsuit. After Gabi leaves, Leo goes through her purse and gets caught. Stephanie is preparing for Jada to move in after her breakup with Rafe. Alex stops by and they talk about the auction. Stephanie mentions lunch with her mother.

Kayla talks to Steve about the unapproved drug and understands Dr. Russell’s refusal. She plans to tell Shawn D.

At the Brady Pub, Jada and Shawn D talk until Phillip arrives and mentions Bo. Kayla later calls Shawn and confirms the drug isn’t happening. Phillip offers support and leaves. Shawn calls Steve and proposes stealing the drug. Steve offers to do it alone, but Shawn insists on joining him.

Gabi confronts Leo again. Javi enters and defends Leo. He says if Leo goes, so does he. Gabi and Javi head to the office, where Phillip is. Gabi lashes out, and Javi walks out. Gabi and Phillip argue, and after he leaves, she throws his laptop in the trash. Gabi calls Alex and demands an auction date. Phillip returns, searching for his laptop, and she pulls it out of the trash.

Alex apologizes to Xander, and they agree to work together. After their talk, Xander considers buying the hospital.

Javi returns home. Leo admits to going through Gabi’s purse and accuses her of being a suspect. Javi says enough living with Gabi isn’t working. It’s revealed that Xander and Phillip must work together, and the fraud must stay hidden. Alex finds Stephanie’s book and starts reading it. Brady picks up Rachel from Kristen’s. Kristen claims Rachel doesn’t need counseling anymore, but Brady disagrees. Kristen asks for his help with her family, but he refuses. Xander tells Sarah he’s stuck working with Phillip for the good of the company. Sarah helps him stay calm.

Belle asks Marlena for updates on John none yet. Andrew thinks they’re close. They talk about Johnny. Belle believes EJ can change and confesses her feelings to Marlena. Later, Marlena and Brady talk about John again.

Sophia confides in her mother that the adoption fell through but hopes another family will step up. Her mother says it needs to be someone they know. Amy suggests maybe it’s a sign to keep the baby. Sophia is clearly conflicted and suddenly doesn’t feel well. She’s taken to the hospital.

At a hotel, Johnny hears a knock and hopes it’s Chanel but it’s Tate, who punches him. They have a real talk about why Johnny changed his mind. Tate surprisingly understands. As he leaves, he gets a call about Sophia. Kristen talks to EJ and Rita about loyalty and asks if Rita knows her mother’s whereabouts. She also claims EJ is the favorite, which Rita denies.

Brady returns Rachel home but gets into another argument with Kristen. He leaves just as Belle arrives to check on EJ and express sympathy over the failed adoption. Brady gets a call and rushes to the hospital. There, it’s revealed that Sophia must be on bedrest and will miss prom, which breaks her heart.