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Days Of Our Lives – Episode 6-30 (2025)
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00:00Marlena, what are you doing back here?
00:08Oh, I guess I haven't had much to eat, lady, and I was craving some of Caroline's chowder.
00:18Well, Ma would love hearing that, but you know, something tells me that's not the real reason you're back.
00:26You're worried about Johnny, aren't you?
00:31Stupid question. How could you not be?
00:35Same as you are.
00:39Do you have some sort of a plan to help him?
00:42Well, I consulted with Carrie earlier. She agrees it would be best if he turned himself in.
00:55It's about damn time. So did you talk to Johnny? Did you confront him about what I remembered?
01:00Yeah. He admitted that he was at the Damir mansion the night that EJ was shot. And that they argued.
01:09So it was his voice that I heard from outside?
01:12Mm-hmm.
01:13Did he have a gun?
01:15He did. And apparently he had every intention of shooting his father.
01:20Oh, my God.
01:22Yeah.
01:24So does that mean that he confessed? Is Johnny the one who tried to kill EJ?
01:29No.
01:30No, he maintains that he's innocent.
01:32No words yet from Commissioner Hunter.
01:48Listen, Belle, I know you're upset.
01:52Yeah, why wouldn't I be? When I came to you for advice about Johnny's situation, I didn't think you were going to have him immediately arrested.
02:00We had no choice.
02:01Yes, we did. We could have brought him in for questioning and heard him out first.
02:06Uh, now what the hell could he have said that could have changed anything?
02:10And he told Rafe that he aimed a gun at his father the night EJ was shot.
02:17And he also told Rafe that he didn't fire the gun.
02:21Well, you know what? Let's play it out your way, Belle.
02:24You bring Johnny in for questioning. He says, I was there, but I didn't do it.
02:29We take him at his word, then we let him walk. How's that going to look?
02:35Answer me, Belle.
02:36Well, it's going to look like he's getting special treatment from his aunt, the DA, and his mother-in-law, the mayor.
02:44Fat.
02:45Still, don't you think that we're overcompensating by having him immediately arrested?
02:50I mean, we don't even have any physical evidence.
02:53You know the answer to that, Belle.
02:56Yeah.
02:57I also know Johnny's not going to know what hit him.
03:04Hello, EJ.
03:05Johnny?
03:06Commissioner, what can we do for you?
03:08I'm actually here for Johnny.
03:11For me?
03:13I'm sorry, but you are under arrest for the attempted murder of EJ DiMera.
03:19Commissioner, don't do this. You're making a huge mistake.
03:22Please step aside, Mr. DiMera, and let us do our job.
03:24Dad, it's okay.
03:25No, it's not. Stop that. You have no right to arrest him.
03:28What the hell is going on out here?
03:30Chanel, stay back.
03:31Wait, please, explain.
03:33I'm being arrested for attempted murder.
03:36Attempted murder?
03:37Who would you even...
03:41Oh, my God.
03:45Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
03:59Johnny should turn himself in.
04:17That's Carrie's advice?
04:19Well, I think that would be the advice of any decent lawyer, because if the police found out any other way that Johnny held a gun on EJ that night, it would look like he's got something to hide.
04:31What if he can't prove that he's innocent?
04:36Innocent until proven guilty. That's the way it works. We just... we just kind of put our trust in the system.
04:43It doesn't always work out.
04:46Look at Gabby.
04:47She went to prison twice for crimes she did not commit.
04:53Johnny said he left the gun with EJ and you believe him?
04:57I do.
04:57I've got to say, I'm not sure I do. And I doubt that the police will either.
05:04Well, I've already told Jada about it.
05:06He did?
05:07Mm-hmm.
05:08So the truth's bound to come out sooner or later.
05:11I wanted to pave the way for Johnny to be able to turn himself in, with as few repercussions as possible.
05:18I just wish we could have given Johnny a heads up. EJ, too.
05:25So EJ never mentioned anything to you about his son throwing a gun out on him?
05:31No. No, he's still missing a chunk of time from that night, so I'm guessing he has no idea.
05:36I think this is going to be a huge shock to him.
05:39And for Chanel.
05:41I wish I could have just given her a heads up, too, but this case is going to be under so much public scrutiny.
05:48That everything has to be above the board and by the book.
05:51Not just for our own professional reputations, but for Johnny's sake as well.
05:55Yeah. And if he is eventually found innocent, we don't want people thinking that bias from authorities helped get him off.
06:02That's a pretty big if.
06:05So you think he's guilty?
06:07I'm just saying. He admitted that he pointed a gun at his father with the intent to kill.
06:15Well, we only have his word that he didn't pull the trigger.
06:24Do you understand the rights I just read to you?
06:27Yep.
06:28Johnny, I don't understand what's going on here. You didn't shoot your father, did you?
06:32No, I didn't. I swear, I...
06:34Roman, not another word.
06:37We'll take you down to the station, and from there we can call your lawyer.
06:39Wait.
06:41As the victim of this crime, my son is innocent, and if you insist on dragging him down to the station, you can be sure I'll drag you to hell and back.
06:48Are you seriously threatening a police commissioner?
07:00I repeat, my son is innocent, and you will damn well treat him accordingly.
07:06And here I was told that you've become kinder and gentler since you're shooting.
07:11I guess I'm starting to feel more like my old self again.
07:13If you can prove your son's innocence, then let's hear it.
07:17I know for certain my son didn't shoot me.
07:21So you finally remembered who did?
07:23No, but I recently remembered my son showing up to the mansion at night with a gun.
07:28We argued, but in the end, Johnny gave me his weapon and left.
07:32That's a conveniently timed story.
07:34I just remembered it earlier today.
07:35Okay, if Johnny gave you the gun, then how come it wasn't found on the scene after your shooting?
07:43Obviously, the real shooter took it with him.
07:46And in theory, the real shooter could have still been Johnny if he doubled back.
07:49No, that's not what happened.
07:53Listen, I know that you're trying to cover for your son, but you lying is only making it worse for the both of you.
08:00So the only thing I would say to help is find him a good lawyer.
08:05Look, I know it looks bad, but if Johnny says he's innocent, I believe him.
08:26Then why didn't he come forward?
08:30We only know about any of this because Gabby Hernandez was able to ID the voice and place him at the scene of the crime.
08:38Well, he didn't come forward because he knew his story would sound suspicious.
08:42And now it sounds even more suspicious because he kept it to himself.
08:48Now, well, I desperately want to believe him, too.
08:52I mean, I love Johnny like he was my own son.
08:55But, you know, I was there when he got that call about E.J.'s shooting.
09:01Talk about cold-blooded.
09:03He refused to even go to the hospital to see his own father.
09:08And he said E.J. got what he deserved.
09:11Now, that doesn't sound like a man who handed over his gun to his father and then walked out.
09:16Well, that sounds like a man who very much wanted him dead.
09:29It's done.
09:31Jade has arrested Johnny.
09:33She's bringing him in.
09:34Oh, thanks, Roman.
09:45I'm sorry for the way I fell apart earlier.
09:49Why would you apologize?
09:51I'm glad I could be there for you.
09:53You know that.
09:55And if you think Kate would have a problem with that, she does not.
09:59Her heart goes out to you.
10:01For all that you've been through.
10:02And also, she knows just how worried we are about our grandson.
10:12Oh, it's from Bell.
10:18And?
10:23Johnny's been arrested.
10:30For Johnny's sake, I hope your plan works.
10:32Well, so do I, considering he's innocent.
10:36You really believe that, don't you?
10:38Yeah, I thought I made that clear already.
10:40Yeah, you did.
10:43And I hope your plan works for my sake, too.
10:46Why for your sake?
10:49Because if they bring a case against Johnny and it goes to trial, then I would have to testify.
10:55E.J. already hates me.
10:56Imagine how much more he'll hate me for sending his son to prison.
11:01Unless E.J. wants Johnny to pay for threatening him.
11:06Uh, yeah, no.
11:07From what Johnny says, E.J.'s willing to forgive and forget.
11:10I'll enlighten him, man.
11:14Yeah.
11:19Hey, Jada?
11:22What?
11:24Demo, why didn't you tell me that you were bringing him in so I could be there?
11:27All right, I'm on my way.
11:31Oh.
11:33What happened?
11:34Johnny has been arrested for attempted murder.
11:37I gotta go.
11:38So please call me as soon as you get this, okay?
11:52Okay.
11:54Lori, uh, I was just leaving a message for your dad.
11:58Everything okay?
11:59Not really.
12:02Mom, what's going on?
12:04Well, I, uh, I guess you'll hear about this soon enough.
12:07Your uncle Johnny was arrested?
12:10The police think he shot his father.
12:13Oh, my God.
12:16Well, is it true?
12:18Did he, did he?
12:20He says he didn't.
12:24I believe him.
12:25I believe him.
12:26Johnny's a really good guy, and he's not capable of that kind of violence.
12:29Well, I hope you're right.
12:35Is there anything we can do?
12:37You may just say a prayer for him tonight?
12:48Well, before Johnny gets here, I think it's important to remind ourselves that we mustn't rush to judgment.
12:54That is not our job.
12:54Well, aren't you making a rush to judgment by proclaiming his innocence?
13:01Now, Belle, as, as much as we both love him and want to protect him, we've got to let justice take his course.
13:08With very little interference.
13:13Which is why...
13:13I know what you're going to say.
13:15You're going to remove me from the case, aren't you?
13:19I'm sorry, Belle.
13:21I have no choice.
13:22Roman, we've got to get down at the station.
13:29Not yet.
13:30Johnny's being processed.
13:32It'll be quite a while before we could see.
13:36Oh.
13:37Right, of course.
13:38What do you think happened?
13:44I can't even imagine that he would have disregarded your advice and turned himself into the police without at least consulting an attorney.
13:52No, I can't imagine that either.
13:54And that's why I'm worried there's something more to this.
13:59Like the police.
14:00Now I have evidence against me.
14:07Chanel, I don't have time to explain.
14:08I need to get to the station.
14:09No, first you need to tell me what is going on.
14:12Okay?
14:12Now, we can either talk about it here, in private, or we can talk about it down at the station.
14:16Or the police may overhear us.
14:17And something tells me the latter isn't a good idea.
14:20Fine.
14:20Quick version.
14:21Not long after I got back from the hospital, I remember Johnny confronting you with a gun.
14:25I couldn't recall what happened afterwards, but I assumed he was the one who shot me.
14:30Oh, my God.
14:31But Johnny never told me any of this.
14:34Wait, but you told Jada that he backed off.
14:38Were you lying to her?
14:40I don't actually remember Johnny giving me his weapon and leaving.
14:44But that's what Johnny told me right before Jada arrived, and I believe him.
14:49It appears that he and I were talking at cross purposes for weeks.
14:53Okay, but how do they even know that Johnny was at the estate that night?
14:59You made the mistake of trusting that idiot, Ray Fernandez.
15:02He must have been the one who blabbed to Commissioner Hunter.
15:08Listen, Belle.
15:09Now, I hope you understand why I have to do this.
15:12Why I have to remove you from the case.
15:14Yes, of course I understand.
15:16Listen, in some ways, I'm actually relieved.
15:19It's not like I was looking forward to prosecuting my own nephew.
15:21So I assume you'll be handing the case over to one of my ADAs?
15:26Yeah, and I want you to stay out of it completely.
15:30Don't ask questions.
15:31Don't provide suggestions.
15:32Don't even touch.
15:33It's fine.
15:38Johnny.
15:39Oh, come on.
15:40Do you think that cuffs were necessary?
15:43By the book, remember?
15:45Johnny, I'm so sorry that this happened.
15:50Yeah, I am too.
15:53This is my fault, Johnny.
15:55I thought Jada could be trusted to handle this, and clearly I made a terrible mistake.
15:59I am so sorry, Johnny.
16:14I thought the Commissioner was going to let you come in on your own.
16:17Rafe?
16:17I didn't know she was going to railroad you.
16:19I need you to stay out of this.
16:21Mr. DiMera, Officer Castillo, he'll take you down to booking.
16:24Once you've been processed, you'll have the opportunity to phone your lawyer.
16:27I'm his lawyer.
16:31What?
16:32You had me.
16:37All right, let's go.
16:39Wait, wait, can I please talk to my husband?
16:42I'm sorry, Chanel, we've got to get him booked.
16:43Please, it'll just be for a second.
16:46Thanks.
16:47Okay, come on.
16:51Hey.
16:52Hey, Johnny, I know you're innocent, so just be strong, okay?
16:57And I will be, too.
17:00I'll be waiting for you.
17:03I love you.
17:04I love you, too.
17:17And you, how could you let this happen?
17:20Please empty your pockets and remove any jewelry.
17:26Mama, Mama, you have to do something.
17:52Johnny says he's innocent.
17:53I'm sorry, baby girl, but we had no choice.
17:56We had to arrest him.
17:58We?
17:59Wait, you knew this was going to happen?
18:01I'm the one who gave the order.
18:04Oh, my God.
18:05What the hell is wrong with you?
18:07Well, Chanel, you have to understand.
18:09I don't have to understand anything.
18:11I can't, I cannot listen to your excuses, and I can't even look at you right now.
18:15I can't.
18:16I can't.
18:16I can't.
18:16I can't.
18:36So when Jada told you about Johnny's confession to Rafe, you went straight to the man?
18:40I did, because I knew I was too close to the case to make the final call.
18:45And it was after I consulted with Paulina that everything just started to snowball.
18:49And listen, EJ, I swear, I had no idea that she was going to insist that Johnny be arrested on the spot.
18:55I'm sorry.
18:56I wish there was something I could do.
18:59There is.
18:59You can make sure the charges are dropped.
19:02What?
19:02I've been recused from the case.
19:04And now you'll be unrecused from it.
19:07EJ, I can't make that happen.
19:08Oh, but I can.
19:10And I will.
19:12How?
19:12You'll see.
19:22Turn profile, please.
19:31How the hell could you do this to Johnny?
19:34What were they supposed to do, Rafe?
19:36Turn a blind eye?
19:37You didn't have to jump to an arrest.
19:39You could have let me bring him in for questioning.
19:42You could have given him the benefit of the doubt.
19:44Okay, that's a lovely idea, Rafe.
19:47But you know damn well that this is a high-profile case.
19:50It is going to be closely scrutinized.
19:53I have no choice but to consult with the DA, and she had to consult with the mayor.
19:56Right, so you're just covering your own ass.
19:58Oh, you are being a huge hypocrite right now.
20:01You told Johnny that you were obligated to tell me about his confession.
20:04So why is it a problem that I'm obligated to tell my superior?
20:08Well, obligations aside, the problem is the three of you made a stupid move.
20:14The wrong move.
20:15Excuse me, but you cannot tell us how to do our job.
20:20Okay?
20:22I know you don't like it.
20:23Hell, I don't like it either.
20:24But this is the way that it has to be.
20:27Okay.
20:28So you were just gunning for a high-profile conviction.
20:32Is that it, huh?
20:33I know you were always obsessed with your case clearance rate.
20:38It's the reason Paulina gave you my job.
20:42Your job?
20:43Mm-hmm.
20:44Well, you know, maybe if you were obsessed with your clearance rates, you'd still have your job.
20:49Oh, wow.
20:50I can't believe you just went there.
20:53Look.
20:55I know you're upset, okay?
20:56I understand that.
20:57But I will not apologize for following protocol and carrying out my duties just because you are having a temper tantrum for not getting your way.
21:06So unless you actually have something useful to add, kindly get out of my face so I can get back to my job.
21:22Does Dad know about Uncle Johnny?
21:25Not yet.
21:25I left him a message to call me.
21:29Although I should probably wait to fill him in until we hear more.
21:33Yeah, yeah.
21:34I'm sure he's going to be really upset.
21:36Yeah.
21:38You know, it was really nice having Dad in town.
21:41Even if it was for a sad occasion.
21:44Yeah, it was.
21:47Which reminds me, he mailed this for you.
21:50Oh, great.
21:51He came in today.
21:53Hey.
21:55Yeah, yeah.
21:59I guess it's kind of cool.
22:01It's your high school diploma.
22:03Yeah.
22:05Do you want to take a picture with her?
22:07Mom, God, no.
22:08That is so lame.
22:09Oh, come on.
22:10I only have you in town for the summer.
22:12And I want to capture as many memories as possible.
22:14Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine.
22:19This long picture, one.
22:20Okay.
22:21Yay.
22:21All right.
22:22Hold it up.
22:23Nice and proud.
22:25Oh, mi corazón.
22:27Oh, my gosh.
22:30No answer from Brady either.
22:33I wanted to warn him that Rachel may be called upon to testify in court.
22:40Poor kid.
22:41Just what she doesn't need, right?
22:44I hope it doesn't come to that.
22:46Yeah.
22:47I mean, as much as all of us are worried about Johnny, there's going to be a whole lot of
22:52other people affected by this as well.
22:55You included.
23:00In all likelihood, you're in possession of the gun that was used to shoot E.J.
23:08What if they arrest you for concealing evidence?
23:12I knew the risk when I kept quiet.
23:14I had to protect Johnny.
23:17I can't lose you, too.
23:19You won't.
23:20I promise, but we now have to face the facts, and as the saying goes, the jig is up.
23:26It is now time for me to tell the police everything I know.
23:44Someone's got his boxes in a bunch.
23:46Yeah.
23:48Rafe had opinions about how we handled Johnny's arrest.
23:52Oh, yeah.
23:52I'm sure.
23:53I'm sure he did.
23:55And, Jade, I'm sorry.
23:56I know that this is difficult for you on a personal level.
23:59As it is for me.
24:01Woo.
24:02Woo.
24:03Janelle is furious with me.
24:05Oh, well.
24:06Once she calms down, I'm sure she'll understand.
24:08It's hard to argue that Johnny's arrest wasn't inevitable.
24:13Hmm.
24:15You know, Jade, we've been over the facts a dozen times.
24:19Now, do you think it's plausible that he didn't do this?
24:23Look, all I know is that he had the means, the motive, and the opportunity.
24:27That's more than enough to take this case to trial.
24:33E.J., whatever you're thinking, you cannot interfere in Johnny's case.
24:38Of course I can.
24:38He's my son, and I'm meant to protect him.
24:41Especially now that I know he's innocent.
24:43Wait, did you think he was guilty before?
24:48A while back, I remembered him walking into the living room with a gun.
24:52And I assumed that he shot me, yes.
24:56But now I am sure that he didn't do it.
24:58That's why it's imperative that you help him.
25:00My God, E.J., I had no idea you've been agonizing over this all this time.
25:05Well, now you know.
25:07Listen, even if by some miracle you got me put back on the case,
25:11I would still have to do my job as a prosecutor.
25:14Yes, but I can count on you to do an honest job.
25:19You're a good lawyer, and I believe the facts of this case are in Johnny's favor.
25:24Because bottom line, he's innocent.
25:26I know, I believe that too.
25:29I just hope we can prove it.
25:33There you are.
25:35Can I speak to him now?
25:36I need to take him straight to yourself.
25:37But I'm his wife.
25:38It doesn't matter.
25:41They can talk in there.
25:44You heard me.
25:45As the mayor, I gave you an order.
25:48Let her talk to her husband, for God's sake.
25:51Oh, look at you, my beautiful daughter.
26:13I'm so proud of you.
26:14Mom, you're totally embarrassing yourself.
26:17Oh, you're so heartless.
26:18Can I post that one?
26:21God, no.
26:22Mom, my eyes look so weird.
26:24What?
26:25Yes, I'm like squinting because my contacts are bothering me or something.
26:27No, they do not.
26:29Yes, yes, they do.
26:31How about this one?
26:34Yeah.
26:35I like that one.
26:36Great.
26:36It's perfect.
26:37Okay.
26:37So, um, do you think it's okay if I go to the pub?
26:45I want to check on Great Grandpa.
26:47I'm sure he's probably really upset about this Johnny thing.
26:50It's very sweet of you.
26:53Yeah, of course.
26:54Give everyone one mile up.
26:58Here you are.
27:02What happened with Johnny?
27:03He's stuck in jail until his bail hearing.
27:09Is there going to be a trial?
27:11Well, if he, uh, bleeds innocent and there's no exculpatory evidence that comes out, then
27:16yeah, there definitely will be.
27:19And I would have to testify.
27:22Great.
27:22So I guess I'll have to face the wrath of E.J. Jumeirah after all.
27:31Great.
27:31I'm going to go update my mom on Johnny's situation.
27:34Unless you need anything.
27:36No.
27:36It's, uh, all right.
27:38And, uh,
27:39well, I'm sorry for getting upset with you.
27:42It's okay.
27:43Don't worry about it.
27:44Mm-hmm.
27:46Mm-hmm.
27:52Hello, this is E.J. Jumeirah.
27:59I need to see Judge Grafton immediately.
28:02We'll have him clear his schedule because I'm on my way.
28:04I have an argument I need to present to him.
28:11Chanel.
28:13I did not shoot my father.
28:15You've got to believe me.
28:15Of course.
28:17I believe you, Johnny.
28:18But why didn't you tell me about any of this?
28:21The threatening E.J. with a gun?
28:23Talking to Rafe?
28:24And why did you lie about where you went that night?
28:28Shame.
28:30Mostly.
28:33Look, I...
28:34I've just been a mess lately.
28:39I know that.
28:40Okay?
28:41And I swear to you,
28:42I was going to come clean.
28:43I was going to tell you everything before I turned myself in.
28:46But nothing went as planned.
28:49And now...
28:51I should look up that things are spinning so out of control so fast that I...
28:56I'm afraid I'm about to go down for something that I didn't even do.
28:59No, no, no.
29:00It's going to be okay.
29:01All right?
29:02Rafe and Jada and everyone, they are all on your side.
29:05Belle, too.
29:06Okay?
29:06Mama is the one that stabbed us in the back.
29:12Time's up.
29:14Hey.
29:14Hey, I love you.
29:16All right?
29:16And we're going to get through this together.
29:23I love you, too.
29:23Oh, Belle.
29:47Hi there.
29:49I got your message.
29:50I tried to call you back.
29:51Sorry, I didn't answer.
29:53It's just been a crazy day.
29:55Yes, I'm sure.
29:56I was just on my way to see Johnny.
29:58Oh, well, he's being booked right now,
30:00so he should probably wait until later.
30:04And Robert was right.
30:06What are they doing?
30:08He's nervous.
30:10He's overwhelmed.
30:11And I just want to help him so badly.
30:13But, of course, Paulina took me off the case.
30:15I hear you, uh, have Johnny in custody.
30:25Yes, they just moved him down to a cell.
30:27Are you here to see him?
30:28No, I'm here to, uh, turn this over.
30:33What is this?
30:34It's my gun.
30:35I believe it was, uh, used to shoot E.J.'s men.
30:42I believe it was, uh, used to shoot E.J.'s men.
31:12I hate him.
31:24I hate him, Chanel.
31:26I swear to God, if I had a gun right now, I'd kill him.
31:30I saw him there in that bed,
31:33fighting for his life.
31:37And all I could think was that...
31:40That what?
31:42He got what he deserved.
31:50What are you doing?
31:53Isn't it obvious?
31:56I'm here to kill you.
31:57I see you.
32:10I see you.
32:12I see you tonight.
32:16I see you.