Days of Our Lives Recap: Chanel Asks Johnny if He Shot EJ
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Stephanie's Apartment: Stephanie awakens to find Alex reading her manuscript. He says her writing is steamy and he just can't put it down. Stephanie pokes fun saying she knows erotica is up his alley. Alex admits it did hold his attention but also thinks she is just a talented writer. He thinks the book is a best seller waiting to happen and thinks Titan should publish it. Stephanie says no way as she doesn't want her PR name associated with a tawdry romance novel. Alex suggests she write under a pseudonym. She is keen on the suggestion and suggests Harper. They chat a bit more before Alex makes note of certain hot scenes and they decide to act one out.
Alex learns about some urgent business he needed done when out of town. He mentions Xander wants to put in a bid to buy University Hospital to counter EJ's. Stephanie wonders if there will be a bidding war but Alex says Kayla turned him down. He hopes Titan/DiMera will be allowed to save the day.
Brady Pub: Outside, Leo is pushing Javi to quit his job. Javi isn't so sure as he doesn't want to let Gabi down. He also had no clue what he wants to do next. Leo encourages him to engage in a little quiet quitting by doing the bare minimum at work.
Inside, EJ addresses his son as 'John Roman' and says he's glad they can talk. Johnny quickly says he can't stand to be around him and tries to leave. EJ begs him not to go. Johnny says he has nothing to say to him. EJ says he forgives his son, which thoroughly confuses him. EJ thinks Johnny knows exactly what he's talking about and says he will protect his son with his life. Johnny realizes his father remembers the night of the shooting.
EJ understands why Johny pulled a gun on him and suspects it's the same reason he pulled out of the adoption. Johnny confirms his father's suspicions and EJ apologizes. He says his son is a wonderful person who deserves happiness and a family. Johnny agrees but also says he isn't sorry for anything that happened the night of the shooting. EJ is thrown and says it seems his son's only regret is that he lived. Johnny says he's right. EJ can't believe his son hates him so much. Johnny looks at his father and feels only disgust and hatred.
EJ tells Johnny to be careful as even he has his limits. Johnny knew his father being a changed man wouldn't last very long. EJ says it's the truth, but Johnny thinks he is play acting. He thinks the real EJ exists right beneath the surface. Johnny wants his father out of his life, for good. Before Johnny leaves, he tells his father Xander has been courting him for a job at DiMera to get back at him. Johnny says he has officially decided to go to work for the enemy. With that, he exits.
Horton Square: Sarah appears to be choking when Chad and Cat ask what they can do to help. Sarah indicates she isn't choking but Cat still heads off to call 911. Sarah continues to cough and wheeze as Javi and Leo approach. Javi runs over and says she is in anaphylactic shock. He asks about an epi pen, and she has one in her purse. Javi stabs the pen into her leg and Sarah begins to breathe more easily (looks like Javi might have found his passion). Xander looks around to thank Javi who has suddenly disappeared.
Chanel arrives and is filled in on what happened. She remembers Sarah is allergic to pistachios and notes the vegan version of the tasty treat is made with pistachio milk. She fears there was a mixup with the order. Chanel runs off to figure out what happened. Xander addresses Felicity and asks about her careless mistake. Cat and Chad get very defensive, and Felicity says she wasn't careless. Chanel returns and says the entire situation is her fault as she accidentally gave Sarah the vegan version and apologizes for being distracted. Sarah says all is ok and knows it was an accident. Cat clears her throat and says Xander owes her sister an apology. Before he can do so, the paramedics arrive.
Cat and Chad tell Felicity nothing was her fault. She says she always tries to do her best, and Cat gives her a huge pep talk full of all her recent accomplishments. Chad backs her up and says Felicity is amazing. Chanel returns saying Sarah and Xander left in the ambulance. She apologizes to Felicity and says nothing was her fault. Chanel decides to close the bakery for a few hours and gives Felicity the rest of the day off. With that, they head off to grab Felicity's stuff. Afterwards, Cat and Chad get all kinds of cute about their upcoming date.
Chanel returns to the square and sits by herself, devastated by her mistake. Johnny walks up and asks what's going on and Chanel is in tears saying she is not ok. Johnny goes to his beloved and takes her in his arms.
Random Park: Leo chases down Javi and says how amazing he was with Sarah. Javi tries to blow it off, but Leo isn't having it, saying he is a hero. He doesn't understand why he made such a quick exit. Leo is quite confused when Javi says he didn't want all the attention. Javi is evasive but finally says he has some medical training as he was supposed to be a firefighter/EMT. He went through the entire program and quit. Leo asks what happened, but Javi asks to table the conversation for now and he backs down.
Leo and Javi enjoy sweet treats. Leo asks about what it was like to be a firefighter/EMT, specifically if he ever posed for a calendar or if he still has the uniform. Javi asks how Leo can ask so many ridiculous questions. They move along to be super adorable about their fire for each other.
University Hospital – Sarah's Room: Xander walks in and says he updated Maggie on Sarah's condition. She's headed over for a visit as soon as she puts Victoria to bed. Sarah is very disappointed their small vacation ( I need her to stop saying mini-moon) but Xander says the only important thing is that she is ok. He is furious with himself for forgetting her allergy to pistachios. Sarah says they should just be grateful Javi showed up when he did.
Brady Pub: Outside, Cat, Felicity and Chad walk by when EJ emerges. He asks his brother if they can have a word in private. Cat and Felicity say their goodbyes and make their exit. EJ asks Chad if he's sure he's not smitten with Ms. Greene. Chad ignores his brother's comments and asks what's up. EJ says he needs help making a pitch to buy University Hospital. Chad asks for more information and EJ mentions how good they have been to him and wants to help them keep their doors open. Unfortunately, Kayla is opposing his bid. He wants Chad to go before the hospital board and turn on his charm.
Endings
Javi tells Leo about once saving a cat from a tree. He appreciates Leo's interest in his former job but he is about to be late for his current one. With that, he exits. Leo gets out his phone and does a little digging about Javi's former life.
Xander thinks they should send Javi a gift, like a fruit basket. Xander thinks better of it as it could be considered homophobic. Sarah giggles and says he's being ridiculous. Xander says he doesn't want to make another mistake since he already screwed up with Felicity. They both agree they couldn't live without one another before they kiss (Oh Lawd, when the truth comes out…).
Alex says he has been left in charge of Titan while Xander and Sarah are away. He would gain huge points with the boss if he could help pull off this deal with the hospital. Stephanie says he is doing all he can and thinks they should take a little time to reenact pg. 246 from her book. Alex likes the way Stephanie thinks.
Chad agrees to help with the board. That being said, they are going to need to move quickly. Chad says he just got word Xander has put in a competing bid.
Johnny tells Chanel what happened with Sarah was an accident. She gets it but feels so guilty for making such a stupid mistake at her place of business. Johnny does his best to be supportive which eventually brings a smile to his wife's face. Chanel says being in his arms felt right and she has missed him. She says she's done some reflecting and realizes Johnny made the right decision. Chanel thinks she might be ready for him to come back home. That being said, she has a question for Johnny. Did you shoot your father?
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