Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Michele and Cheryl
Kate told Roman that Philip was discharged from the hospital, but she was concerned about how he was doing. She thought Philip blamed himself for what happened to Johnny. Roman said he was why Johnny knew what EJ did to Sami which gave him a motive to shoot EJ. Kate said Johnny was innocent. Roman said he didn’t do Johnny any favors by covering for him. They talked about what happened the night EJ was shot and how a lot of people wanted EJ dead. Roman thought EJ would fight for Johnny. He told Kate that he wished Rachel didn’t have to be involved. Kate said a lot of people knew the truth about her too. Roman thanked her for her support and asked if she could watch the pub since he had to go to court. Kate said she would do it. Marlena walked in on Brady and Kristen talking about Rachel testifying in court. Brady asked Marlena how to get Rachel ready to testify. Marlena told him that Rachel needed to tell the truth. Kristen said they all knew that Johnny shot EJ. Marlena said that Johnny was innocent. Kristen pointed out the things that made Johnny guilty. Marlena wanted her to stop pointing out how Johnny shot EJ. Kristen apologized for her behavior. Marlena wanted to get air and told Brady to text her when Kristen was gone. When Marlena left, Brady and Kristen argued over Johnny being innocent or guilty. Brady said Rachel needed to know that they were both there for her. He said he wanted Rachel to stay with him until the trial was over to keep her from EJ. Kristen agreed to it, but she wanted visitation. Brady wanted her to stay away from Marlena. At the police station, Paulina told that she got news from the judge that she was put back on Johnny’s case because of EJ. Belle was shocked that the judge didn’t care that she was Johnny’s aunt. Paulina said the judge was letting EJ defend Johnny. She told Belle that EJ had the case bumped up over other cases. Belle said she would handle the case with integrity. Paulina said she wasn’t concerned about Belle’s relationship with Johnny. She was worried about Belle being corrupted by EJ. Later on, Marlena ran into Belle. Marlena told Belle about Kristen and how she accused Johnny of shooting EJ. Belle said she couldn’t talk about it because she was on Johnny’s case. She said she had to prosecute her nephew and go against her boyfriend. Marlena wondered when Belle considered EJ her boyfriend. Belle said she knew she didn’t like it, but she took her advice and decided to be with EJ. Marlena said the case was going to be complicated and wondered how she would handle it. Belle said she would do her job. Marlena asked what would happen if Johnny got convicted. Belle said EJ wouldn’t be her boyfriend anymore.
Abe went to see Chanel. She told Abe that she wasn’t ready to forgive her mother. Abe said Paulina was in an impossible situation. Chanel didn’t care since her mother sent an innocent man to jail and he could possibly go to prison. Abe said she should have faith in the jury to do the right thing. Chanel said he didn’t think that would happen. She said she was afraid EJ was going to use this situation to get back in Johnny’s life. Paulina showed up to see Chanel, but she didn’t want to see her. Paulina said she had something to tell her. Chanel yelled at Paulina for what she did to Johnny and asked if she thought he was guilty. Paulina said she didn’t know what to believe. A furious Chanel wanted Paulina to leave, but she reminded Chanel that she paid for the place. Abe suggested that they leave Chanel alone. Johnny went to the DiMera mansion to talk about the case. EJ said he didn’t have good news. He told Johnny that Rachel saw him pointing a gun at him. Johnny said he felt terrible for Rachel. EJ said the police hadn’t questioned Rachel yet, but her testimony was important. He said he didn’t remember what happened. They talked about everyone who was at the mansion the night EJ was shot. EJ said Kristen’s excuse of being the shower was lame and that she could have taken Roman’s gun and shot him. He said new information could come out that could help. Johnny said he hoped he wasn’t doing something crazy like remembering Kristen shooting him. EJ said his memory was coming back in pieces so he didn’t know what he would remember. Johnny said if EJ lied about what happened it could backfire. EJ said he gave a lot of people reasons to shoot him. Johnny couldn’t believe EJ wanted to protect him when he thought he shot him. EJ said he wished Chanel understood that he wanted what was best for him. Johnny suggested him give Chanel time to come around. While they were talking, EJ said the case was stacked against him so he had to find a way to change it. Johnny didn’t want him to do anything crazy and thanked him for his help. After Johnny left, Kristen showed up and apologized for Rachel talking. She said Rachel had a nightmare while she was staying with Marlena. EJ said he didn’t care how it came out. He said he held up his end of the bargain about her mother and wondered if she was going to do the same. When Johnny went home, Chanel told him that she got into a fight with her mother. Johnny said he didn’t want to come between them. Chanel said it was her mother’s fault. She asked how things went with EJ. Johnny said EJ had a handle on the case. Chanel asked how things were personally. Johnny said they were repairing their relationship, but Chanel was upset about it. Chanel said she was concerned that he would forget about what EJ has done. Johnny said he wouldn’t forget, but his father was fighting for his life. He said he needed his father’s help. Kristen told EJ that she didn’t want Rachel to testify. EJ told her to coach Rachel to adjust the facts of the story and put her imagination to good use. Kristen warned him that he would regret it if he hurt Rachel or her mother. EJ reminded her that she threatened him. He said if Johnny goes to prison there would be consequences for her and the people she loves. At the police station, Belle was shocked to find an envelope on her desk. When she opened it, it was a SD card. She flashed back to EJ telling her that he remembered someone planting a video in the room on the night he was shot.
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