Days of Our Lives Recap: Susan Returns to Help Exonerate Johnny
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Brady Pub: Gabi arrives with Little T, looking for young Douglas. She tells him she's glad he's leaving town but not before she has her say. Doug apologizes as he never intended for Arianna Grace to get hurt. Gabi gets it but says Doug made many mistakes which led up to the kidnapping. He knows how much he messed up and wants to apologize to Roman but he hasn't been around. Doug asks Gabi if she'll give him the note he wrote. When he pulls it out, Julie's necklace comes out, as well.
Salem Inn – Gwen's Room: Gwen is upset the necklace is gone when Julie arrives and serves her with a lawsuit for the necklace. Gwen thinks Julie is setting her up as the necklace is gone. She explains how she found the safe empty but is certain Julie took it. Julie denies taking it and thinks Gwen is pretending not to have it. Julie storms out and they both vow to call the police.
University Hospital – Exam Room: Sarah notes Marlena's slightly high blood pressure and says she wants to run more tests.
University Hospital – Lobby: Brady and Rachel arrive and greet Belle. She says Marlena is good, but they aren't so sure. Brady explains to Rachel it's like her stomach aches. She feels bad and then feels better. Rachel and Brady exit to buy Tate's baby a gift. Just then, Marlena and Sarah emerge from the exam room.
Belle asks how her mother is doing. Marlena says she's doing much better, and Sarah ran more tests. She admonishes Marlena not to miss anymore meals. With that, Belle and Marlena exit.
Rachel and Brady return and Sarah says Marlena and Belle just left. Rachel pulls out the gift they bought for Tate's baby and Brady explains about the quick birth and adoption. Brady says it's a shame because Tate didn't get to meet her. Sarah is surprised to hear the baby is a girl as she remembers the ultrasound where she and Sophia found out it was a boy. Rachel asks about a name and Brady says he doesn't know. She says she likes the name Mackenzie and asks if Sarah likes it too (yikes).
Brady sends Rachel to the vending machine so Sarah can cry. Brady thinks Rachel remembers her Uncle Eric had a baby named Mackenzie. Sarah wonders if she remembers being in her custody. She also thinks she's upset as she and Xander have decided to separate.
Johnny and Chanel's Place: Susan arrives to see Johnny and says she had to be there to support him during his trial. Johnny is surprised to learn Chanel has been in touch with his grandmother. Chanel says she thought Susan could help because of her psychic abilities.
Susan wants to let her psychic energy marinate and quickly exits.
Horton Square: Gwen walks out of the hotel and wonders how she recognizes young Douglas. She flashes back and remembers him trying to deliver her some room service.
Gwen calls the police to report the necklace being stolen when Gabi and Little T walk up. She asks about the baby and Gabi tells her a condensed version of the story. Gwen bends down and tells Little T to run as fast as he can from this horrid family. The two immediately start throwing insults about their inability to keep men. Gwen talks about how wealthy she is because of Dimitri's inheritance which Gabi assumes she will squander. She can't imagine why Dimitri didn't divorce her the minute he was released from prison. Gabi wonders if she offed Dimitri for revenge. Just then, Susan walks up and asks Gabi just how far she would go for revenge.
Gwen is tickled when Susan directly asks if Gabi shot her son. She remembers the last time they met up how she sensed Gabi was at the mansion the night of the shooting. Since then, Susan heard Gabi actually admitted to what she saw in a vision. Gwen thinks Susan has her number. Gabi admits to lying but says she is innocent. Susan vows to find out who put a bullet in her son and storms off. Gwen giggles as it's ironic Gabi accused her of murder.
Horton House: A flustered Julie arrives home when young Douglas arrives to tell her that he is leaving Salem. Julie is stand offish until Doug says he has a gift for her and hands her the necklace. Julie asks where he got it and Doug admits he took it from Gwen's room because it doesn't belong to her. Julie explains about her latest encounter with Gwen and now understands she was telling the truth. Doug asks if Julie is going to turn him in but she thinks it isn't necessary.
Julie begins to crack when young Douglas says how sorry he is for everything. He says how much kindness and love she showed him which he hadn't felt in a very long time. Doug hates he broke Julie's heart and trust and then tries to leave. Julie holds him up and asks if she will help her put on her grandmother's necklace. Doug takes the necklace and clasps it around Julie's neck. He says it looks lovely on her and Julie says it makes her feel closer to her mother and grandmother. Doug says he gets it as one of his most prized possessions is a pair of cufflinks from his grandpa Robert. Just then, Julie tells Doug to stay put and runs in the other room.
Julie finds Doug's pocket watch and kisses it. When she returns, she hands it to young Douglas and says it belonged to his other grandfather. Doug thanks Julie for her kindness. She asks him to tell her the amount of money he owes the loan sharks and she will wire him the money. Julie doesn't want him to be in continued danger. Doug is so very grateful and Julie says she knows it's what Doug would have wanted.
Marlena and John's Penthouse: Belle asks Marlena about EJ's hypnosis session. She hesitates because of doctor/patient confidentiality but Belle says he already told her about it. She wonders if trauma is actually what's keeping him from remembering the shooting. Marlena isn't certain. Belle apologizes as she doesn't want to stress her mother out. She asks about the grief they are both experiencing about John and wonders if they talk about it enough with everything going on. Belle wants her mother to know she never forgets it but doesn't bring it up as she wants to respect her as a psychiatrist. Marlena says not talking about the situation is right for her in this moment.
Susan arrives and tells Belle she there for Johnny but also to offer her condolences about John. Marlena walks back in and Susan tells her how amazing John Black was. She goes on and on about their history together and Marlena says he was very fond of her. She embraces Dr Marlena Evans as Belle controls her giggles. Susan pulls back and says she got a very weird vibe from her. Marlena inquires and Susan tries to explain but Belle quickly gets her out.
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Endings
Young Douglas promises to pay Julie back. She doesn't want his money but only asks he stay out of trouble. Doug promises he will make life changes, so he doesn't continue making the same mistakes. He grabs his bag, and they promise to keep in touch. Julie says Doug has a great deal of potential and asks that he return to Salem when he has his life together. Doug promises to do so and exits (Don't go!).
Gwen wonders why Gabi shot EJ but she says she didn't. Gabi admits she hated EJ and tells her many reasons why. Gabi asks if Gwen ran into Stefan in Alamania but she did not. She says Tony and Anna tried to reach out with no response (Both Dimitri and Stefan MIA…). Gwen and Gabi tell each other to go to hell before parting ways.
Johnny and Chanel get a little frisky when they realize they've got a little time on their hands.
Sarah admits she should have separated from Xander when he tried to hurt Brady. She promises to stop talking about Xander, but he says she can vent to him whenever she wants. Sarah says she has so much time on her hands as Victoria is with Xander. She then agrees to go to dinner with him and Rachel. After they exit, Sarah pulls up Sophia's ultrasound and confirms the baby was a boy.
Belle returns from walking Susan out and finds her mother asleep on the sofa. She covers her with a blanket and exits the room. The camera focuses on Marlena and shoots to the book '1001 Arabian Nights.' In her dreams, we find Marlena in her nightgown entering what seems to be a restaurant. She asks aloud what this place is and then two scantily clad women wrap luxurious fabric around her. Next, Marlena looks up and asks someone what they want (Those last few scenes were flashback from Stefano making Marlena his Queen of the Night which led to her initial possession). In real-time, Marlena has a restless sleep.
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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