Days Short Recap Friday, May 30, 2025

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

While Marlena and Paul were with John, Paul blamed himself for what happened to John. Paul said he should have gone to the lab instead of letting his father go. Marlena tried to keep Paul from blaming himself. John called out to Marlena. They tried to convince John to get better for them. John let them know he was going to get better by lifting his thumb. There was a flashback of Paul asking John if he could call him dad. After the flashback, John told Paul that he was proud to be his father. At the hospital reception area, Brady talked to Belle about having to vote for EJ after Xander got arrested. Belle was upset with Brady for insulting EJ. She said despite EJ’s wrongdoings, he was trying to change. Belle called Shawn to check on Bo. When she got off the phone, Will showed up. He asked how John was and said Sami and Sydney would be there soon. They talked about Arianna being in Salem. Will went to John’s room and reunited with Marlena and Paul. He thanked Paul for getting John out of captivity. Marlena and Paul left Will alone with John.

Eric showed up at the hospital and joined the family. Marlena and Paul told everyone that John spoke to them. Belle showed up and joined everyone. They all looked at videos of Jude. While Will was with John, he flashed back to coming out to John. Will talked to John about Arianna and her rebellious behavior. Johnny showed up and greeted Will. Will told Johnny to talk to John. Eric showed up to see John. He said a prayer for John. Eric said John was a role model and father figure to him. Brady went to see John and reminded him about the man he has always been to him. He flashed back to John giving him a plaque from the gondola he and Isabella took before she died. Brady appreciated him keeping his mother alive for him. He said he wanted to be the father John was. Belle came in and the two talked about not wanting to see him like that. They said it wasn’t the first time they saw him like this but it was the first time family and friends rallied for him. Belle flashed back to being by John’s side before. She told him he would get through this. John spoke to her. Will asked Johnny what was going on with him. Johnny told him that he didn’t know where he fit in the family after finding out about his conception. Will said he was his brother and that wouldn’t change. He told Johnny that he could talk to him about anything. Before Johnny could say anything, Sonny called. When Will left to answer the call, Marlena showed up and told Johnny to go to the chapel with him. She let Johnny know that she was happy that he and Chanel were back together. Marlena asked if there was any news on EJ. Johnny told her that he left EJ on the ground and felt bad about it. Doing that made Johnny feel like he was like EJ. Marlena advised him that he wasn’t like EJ. At the DiMera mansion, Kristen told EJ that Rachel heard him arguing with Johnny the night he got shot. EJ said Rachel was probably having a bad dream. Kristen believed what Rachel said since he wasn’t getting along with Johnny. She said it was a shame that Johnny would be going to prison. EJ said Kristen and Rachel weren’t going to say anything. Kristen said she would keep Rachel quiet if he told her where her mother was. Marlena told everyone that that she spoke to the burn specialist and John’s recovery was considered a miracle. She told everyone to get some sleep. EJ agreed to Kristen’s demand, but he said her mother couldn’t come back to Salem. Marlena laid in bed next to John.

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