Days of Our Lives Weekly Recap 3-31

Orpheus finally reveals himself to Marlena and makes it clear that he’s looking forward to getting rid of both her and John. Marlena realizes he’s the one responsible for their current predicament, trying to trap John. Just as Orpheus is about to shoot her, Marlena blocks the shot and smacks him with a suitcase.

At the facility, Steve, along with Paul and Andrew, also confirms that Orpheus is behind it all. Andrew returns to check on Marlena, not wanting to jeopardize his position with the ISA. Marlena shows him Orpheus and insists she’s heading to the facility herself. Meanwhile, under Andrew’s watch, Orpheus slips away.

Back at the facility, Marlena, Paul, and Steve hear a gunshot. At first, they fear it’s John — but he’s still alive. They find a clue, prompting Paul to head back to the hotel. There, Orpheus pulls a gun on Andrew, but Paul arrives just in time and shoots him. Marlena calls Brady to tell him that John is alive.

Jada and Shawn run into each other. Shawn admits he’s been keeping his distance and congratulates her on being reinstated. Jada shares that she has a last-ditch plan with the EJ case and goes to see Belle, who is still struggling with her feelings for EJ. Jada asks Belle to wear a wire to trap him. Belle is hesitant but ultimately agrees.

Meanwhile, Rafe is at the DiMera mansion setting up surveillance. When EJ arrives, Rafe covers by saying he was checking in on Johnny. EJ informs him Johnny isn’t there and dismisses him. JJ and Shawn have a meaningful conversation about Julie, Doug, and eventually about Jada. Shawn downplays his feelings, insisting they’re just friends, and worries about the fallout if Rafe finds out.

Jada and Belle return — Belle agrees to wear the wire. After Belle and JJ leave, Jada and Shawn talk about Stephanie and JJ, and Jada decides it’s time Rafe knows the truth. Shawn steps out, and Jada confesses everything to Rafe — including sleeping with Shawn and being deceived by Arnold posing as him. Rafe is in utter shock, devastated that she didn’t question whether it was really him. Belle meets EJ, who is pleased to see her at first, but soon becomes suspicious. He asks if she’s wearing a wire. The plan fails — EJ figures it out.

Kristen visits Brady, and they have a surprisingly warm conversation about where they stand. Later, she confronts EJ, who explodes and demands she leave him alone. Kristen leaves and pulls out a gun. Ava reads the exposé on EJ.

Johnny, waiting in Horton Town Square for Chanel, is convinced by her to get away for a while, but he insists on seeing his grandfather first. He needs to talk after learning his father sexually assaulted his mother. At the pub, he opens up to Roman, who defends Sami and hopes Johnny will understand her choices one day. Ava rushes out, barely acknowledging anyone.

Meanwhile, Chanel visits EJ and confronts him with the emotional wreckage his actions have caused Johnny. Belle and Brady talk about EJ and her unresolved feelings. JJ and Shawn discuss Jada’s confession to Rafe. JJ says he’ll ask Gabi about it.

Rafe later tells Gabi about Jada and Shawn. Gabi tries to help him understand how the situation happened, but Rafe is still angry and hurt, especially that Jada didn’t realize it wasn’t really him. Jada meets with Paulina to discuss her current situation and how EJ is ultimately responsible.

JJ stops by the Hernandez house, but no one is home.

EJ, alone at the DiMera mansion, speaks to Stefano’s portrait about how everyone hates him — listing off those who can’t stand him. At the same time, Johnny is seen taking a gun from the Brady Pub. Chanel grows increasingly worried. EJ is later shot. As he asks, “Why are you here?” the screen fades. Chad finds him bleeding and pleads with him to hold on.

Kayla and Cat share a moment of conversation.

At the hospital, EJ’s condition is touch-and-go. Chad is supported by Cat. Ava decides to leave Salem and informs Kate and Roman that she’s moving to Hong Kong with Tripp and Wendy. She thanks them for their kindness. After she departs, she throws away a gun. Meanwhile, Roman finds the gun missing at the pub and places it back in the safe.

Chanel finally reunites with Johnny, who is cold and distant. When they hear about EJ’s condition, Johnny simply says EJ got what he deserved and leaves the room, leaving Chanel and Paulina stunned.

Back at the DiMera mansion, JJ and the police investigate the crime scene. Kristen comes downstairs, claiming she didn’t hear the shot. JJ questions her.

Shawn finds Jada drinking. She confides in him, feeling lost and alone. He invites her to stay with him and promises to take care of her.

Gabi runs into Leo, who taunts her over not being upset about EJ. He threatens to quote her, but she reminds him it’s off the record — and that he’s lucky to be staying in her home.

Rafe has a heart-to-heart with Javi, who tries to help him understand Jada and the impossible position she was in.

As Chad sits by EJ’s side in the hospital, EJ suddenly takes a turn for the worse.