Days of Our Lives Recap: Chanel Warns EJ to Stay Away From Johnny

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Days of Our Lives Recap: Chanel Warns EJ to Stay Away From Johnny originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Salem High School: Holly is late for graduation and runs into Tate. As Tate fixes Holly's cap, Aaron and Sophia arrive. Holly admits she is nervous for her speech and Aaron makes a big deal about her Salutatorian status. Holly says she always thought Sophia would be making that speech and everyone awkwardly moves the conversation forward. They all agree graduation is both exciting and sad. It's the end of an era.
Holly tries to comfort Tate, but it makes him uncomfortable. He asks about Jude and just then Sophia grabs her stomach and screams out in pain. She says she thinks she is in labor. They exit to the hospital leaving Aaron and Holly behind to walk.
Horton Square: Abe is sitting with Paulina while she practices her graduation speech. She wants to make sure he's good spending a part of their anniversary at a graduation. Abe is good as he always loved delivering them himself. Abe gets up for a coffee refill when Chanel arrives. She wants to get to Sweet Bits to work on Andrew and Paul's wedding cake. Paulina shifts to Chanel's earlier doctor's appointment.
Chanel says she is worried about that result but then fills her mother in on Johnny's possible reconciliation with his father. Paulina can't believe the latest events. Chanel says she isn't certain she can live with that particular decision. Just then, Abe returns, and Chanel exits, walking away from Sweet Bits.
Paulina's speech is inspirational and weaves in the meaning of Juneteenth and the price of freedom in their new lives. Abe applauds and Paulina says it's time for them to hit the trail.
University Hospital – Exam Room: Marlena tells Sarah about her dizzy spell. She admits not eating a lot lately and is exhausted but thinks those are to be expected. Sarah wants to run some tests just to make sure.
Sarah notes her vital signs are within the normal range and says she'll get started on the bloodwork. They both think grief is actually responsible for her symptoms. Sarah mentions her going to therapy or a support group. Marlena hesitates and promises to think about it.
DiMera Mansion – Living Room: EJ arrives to find Brady sitting there waiting to take Rachel to graduation. Further, she will be spending the night with him as Kristen is getting Mama Blake settled in Aremid. EJ feigns joy and surprise, but Brady says he knows exactly what's going on.
Brady says he knows everything about the deal Kristen made with him involving Johnny and Mama Blake. EJ hopes Brady has agreed to keep quiet and he confirms, though he is still very worried about his daughter. Just then, Rachel walks in and asks if she's ready to go. She says she is but mentions she just threw up. Brady says there's a change of plans and sweeps her away to the doctor.
EJ calls someone and demands to know that Mama Blake is safely in Aremid and will never set foot in Salem again. Just then, Chanel arrives ready to rip him limb from limb. She mentions his possible reconciliation with Johnny and EJ tries to shut her down. Chanel is having NONE of EJ's foolishness and says he hurt the love of her life, and no one gets away with that. When EJ asks if she is threatening him, Chanel confirms she is (Raven Bowens BROUGHT IT!).
University Hospital – Lobby: Marlena thanks Sarah for her time and asks about Xander. Sarah's reaction prompts Marlena to say she's there to listen. Sarah doesn't want to bother her, but Marlena says being useful and productive is the best medicine for her. Just then, Brady walks in and Rachel runs into her grandmother's arms.
Sarah takes Rachel into an exam room leaving Marlena and Brady to chat. Marlena tells him she will stay with Rachel. As Brady is about to exit to the graduation, Tate, Sophia and Mama Choi arrive looking for a doctor. A nurse arrives and wheels her to a room. Just then, Mama Choi gets a call from her husband.
University Hospital – Exam Room: Sarah asks Rachel about her tummy ache, and she says it basically hurts all the time. Sarah digs about what might be bothering Rachel. She takes a seat and explains confidentiality to young Rachel and pinky swears she will keep between them whatever she says.
Rachel says sometimes she hears and sees things she shouldn't. Just then, a nurse walks in saying a young woman in labor just arrived. She gives her instructions and sends her on her way. Sarah returns to Rachel who has now clammed up. Rachel says she doesn't know why but she feels better when she's with Sarah.
University Hospital – Lobby: Sarah and Rachel return and Marlena sends Tate off with his sister to grab something from the cafeteria. Left alone, Sarah tells Brady and Marlena she thinks Sarah's symptoms may be psychosomatic. She's glad Rachel is seeing a therapist as she thinks grief and worry are the culprit.
Tate and Rachel return and Marlena thinks they should have a sleepover. Sarah confirms it's just what the doctor ordered. With that, Marlena sweeps her granddaughter away and leaves Tate and Brady to deal with the birth of his child.
Salem High School: Graduation is complete, and Aaron and Holly discuss the day. Holly notes her mother and Eric sat on opposite sides of the arena. She just knows something happened between them.
University Hospital – Sophia's Room: Sarah tells Sophia her blood pressure is a little up and she needs to try and relax. Sarah asks what's worrying her most. Sophia says she's concerned about labor but also about not having a family to adopt their baby. She worries when Tate sees the baby he's going to fall in love and not want to give it up. Sophia admits she has feelings for the baby and notes different moments in her pregnancy. That being said, she wants what is best for the baby and her and Tate. Sarah commends her for truly thinking through her decision and knows she will stay strong no matter what. Just then, another contraction hits.
The Bistro: Abe and Paulina discuss graduation and how wonderful it was.
Marlena and John's Penthouse: Marlena and Rachel are putting a puzzle together. They decide they're both a little tired and Rachel lies down and quickly falls out.
University Hospital – Lobby: Tate is freaking out along with Mama Choi as Sophia wants neither of them around. Brady calms his son by checking in. Tate has whiplash by the course of today's events. Just then, Sarah and a nurse wheel out Sophia.
Endings
Holly tells Aaron about her mother and Eric's relationship. Aaron says folks fight and wants her to focus on her upcoming trip to Paris (I really like Louis Tomeo). With that, he escorts her out to catch up with their families.
Sarah explains to everyone how Sophia thought she was in labor as it's very difficult to distinguish Braxton-Hicks from the real thing. Sophia apologizes to everyone, but Tate says all is good. Sophia thinks they should still do something to celebrate and offers to treat everyone to dinner. Brady and Tate say they have other plans, and Mama Choi thinks Sophia should get home, which leaves her less than thrilled.
Brady thanks Sarah for everything she did today. He offers an ear if she ever wants to vent about Xander.
Chanel walks into The Bistro and runs into her mother and Abe. They ask her to grab a seat for some family time. Chanel seems less than enthused when they all toast to the future.
EJ arrives home and fields a call from Rita. He asks her to return the memory stick he gave her several weeks prior.
Marlena watches Rachel sleep when suddenly she says, 'No! Don't shoot him!'
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.