Days of Our Lives Weekly Recap 3-24

At the beginning of the week, Tate and Holly spend time together. Meanwhile, Leo and Doug try to convince Melinda to return the necklace, but their pleas fall on deaf ears. Doug reaches out to Holly while she is with Tate, informing her about the necklace situation and Melinda’s involvement. He asks to meet, and she agrees to leave, much to Tate’s displeasure, leading to an argument. Despite this, Holly departs to meet Doug. Upset, Tate decides to tell Julie that Doug stole and pawned the necklace.

Gabi receives a message from JJ inviting her to dinner. When she arrives home, she finds a candlelit dinner set up. Javi enters, and they reconcile, realizing the dinner was meant for him—Leo had arranged a surprise. Seeing how happy Javi is, Gabi agrees to give Leo a chance. Later, JJ calls Gabi again, and she meets him for dinner, where they have a heartfelt conversation about their feelings. JJ, meanwhile, is still dealing with Julie, who insists something must be done about Melinda possessing her grandmother’s diamond necklace. JJ, however, insists they need solid proof. He summons Melinda to the station, but as a lawyer, she knows her rights and refuses to hand over the necklace before leaving.

Elsewhere, Cat and Chad share a near-kiss while making arrangements for a fundraiser. Doug confesses to Holly that he plans to tell Julie the truth about stealing the necklace. Initially hesitant, Holly ultimately supports his decision. However, before Doug can confess, Tate has already revealed the truth to Julie. Holly, unaware of Tate’s betrayal, returns to tell him that Doug is coming clean—unaware that Julie already knows.

Julie, suspecting Doug, sets him up to confirm the truth. Once she does, she is heartbroken and ultimately kicks Doug out of the Horton house. He attempts to speak with her one last time before leaving, but she remains unresponsive. With his bags in hand, Doug walks away.

Meanwhile, Marlena and Steve continue their search for John, keeping the family updated.

Outside the Brady Pub, EJ thanks Rita for assisting him with Rachel Blake just as Ava arrives. She makes snide remarks, but EJ smugly reminds her that she can’t expose his involvement with Rachel without jeopardizing Brady’s custody. As EJ leaves, Brady arrives, and Ava, feeling uneasy about their situation, ends things with him, believing it won’t end well.

Later, when EJ arrives home, Kristen attempts to negotiate an exchange for their mother, but he refuses. Determined to make him pay, Kristen sets her plan into motion.

Tate begins feeling guilty about exposing Doug when Sophia stops by. She shares news that her mother is allowing Chanel and Johnny to adopt her baby. Conflicted, Tate confides in Sophia about Doug and Holly, fearing that Holly will soon discover his betrayal.

Meanwhile, Doug spends the night on a park bench. Holly finds him the next morning, and he tells her that Julie already knew before he could confess—believing Melinda tipped her off. Holly invites him to stay at her place, offering him a shower and to wash his clothes. She also offers to talk to Julie on his behalf, but Doug, knowing how close Maggie and Julie are, doubts he will be welcomed.

Julie later tells Maggie the truth about Doug stealing the necklace. Though deeply hurt, she still cares about his well-being. After comforting Julie, Maggie confronts Holly, demanding to know how long she has known the truth. Holly confesses everything, including Doug’s intention to confess before Melinda intervened. It is then that Maggie reveals the real informant—Tate.

Furious, Holly confronts Doug and tells him that Tate betrayed them. She assures Doug he can stay with her for now, but she intends to deal with Tate. Doug, however, urges her to give Tate another chance, but Holly is too angry to listen. Meanwhile, Doug heads to Horton Town Square, where he encounters Sophia. Upon realizing who she is, he questions her true motives regarding Tate, but she denies having any malicious intent.

Elsewhere, EJ once again attempts to reconcile with Johnny, but his efforts fall on deaf ears. Even invoking Sami’s forgiveness fails to sway him.

Amy meets with Chanel and Paulina, initially believing they are the perfect couple to adopt her child. However, after reading a Spectator exposé on EJ DiMera and his family, she panics. Convinced that she cannot allow her child to be associated with EJ in any way, she withdraws her consent for the adoption, believing it to be a sign from God. When Johnny learns of Amy’s decision, he is devastated.

Paulina, enraged, storms off to confront EJ, while Johnny stays behind with Chanel, determined not to let his father get away with this.

Meanwhile, Tate tries to reach Johnny when JJ arrives, informing him that he is now part of the investigation and will be in touch. Shortly after, Holly arrives, livid at Tate for betraying her trust. She blames him, while he shifts the blame onto Doug. Their argument ends with Holly declaring that they are over.

Melinda warns Gabi that DiMera Enterprises is in jeopardy after the article on EJ. Stocks are plummeting, and other issues are arising. She instructs Gabi to say “no comment” if questioned. Soon, JJ arrives, demanding the necklace back, but Melinda shocks him by revealing that she has already sold it.

Elsewhere, Sarah visits Stephanie after Alex leaves, asking her to pretend she is having an affair with Philip. Stephanie refuses, not wanting to hurt Alex, but Sarah pressures her, using her family and Victoria as leverage, knowing the truth about Philip could destroy them.

Philip, thrilled about the hit piece on the DiMeras, is confronted by Xander, who accuses him of having an affair with Stephanie. Alex enters just in time to overhear. Though Alex threatens Philip, he later tells Xander he will stay away from Stephanie. When Sarah returns home, Philip informs her about Xander’s suspicions, and she is furious, fearing Alex will soon uncover the truth. Despite her frustration, she allows Xander to continue pressuring Philip and Stephanie.

Xander later visits Alex, with Sarah accompanying him. Meanwhile, Philip visits his mother, who warns him to be cautious since EJ has now threatened her children. Philip then tells her about Xander’s accusations regarding Stephanie. Concerned, she urges him to clear the air with Stephanie, prompting him to go find her.

Alex confronts Stephanie, demanding the truth. She admits to keeping a secret, but it isn’t about an affair—she reveals that Philip’s letter from Victor was forged and that she has been hiding the truth. Alex, uncomfortable with deception due to his past experience with Theresa, struggles with whether to keep the secret. When Philip arrives, Alex berates him. Soon after, Xander and Sarah arrive, and Alex chooses to cover for them, falsely claiming they are moving past the affair.

Meanwhile, Steve meets with Andrew, hoping for updates on John’s mission. Initially, it seems hopeless, but Andrew eventually provides crucial information.

Paul and Marlena meet and discuss John, reflecting on their deep bond with him. Paul notes that they are approaching the tenth anniversary of his reunion with John as father and son. Their conversation is interrupted when Steve and Andrew arrive with news about John’s mission, revealing that they have lost contact with him. A rescue plan is formed, but Marlena is convinced to stay behind.

As the mission unfolds, a shocking revelation emerges—Orpheus is behind it all.