Days of Our Lives Recap: Stefano's Presence Overwhelms Susan

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Days of Our Lives Recap: Stefano's Presence Overwhelms Susan originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Kiriakis Mansion: Maggie updates Holly on young Douglas. She's thrilled but needs to meet Tate at the pub. She says he is disappointed to not have met his baby girl. Sarah enters and adds her two cents and asks why Sophia was in Chicago. Holly explains about the adoptive parents and Sarah is clearly troubled by what she knows.
Holly exits and Maggie asks about Victoria. She says they worked out a shared custody agreement which means her daughter will be home soon. Sarah is clearly upset when she says she and Xander agreed to legally separate. Maggie asks how she feels about everything. Sarah is trying to make peace with the decision and she, unconvincingly, says part of her feels free.
Brady Pub: Tate sends Sophia text asking if she has heard from the adoptive parents and wants more pictures.
Holly arrives and Tate says he's thrilled young Douglas exited Salem. Tate indicates the police think he will get back his savings and Holly thanks him for all he did to rescue her and Arianna Grace. She thinks she doesn't deserve his kindness as she's the reason he didn't get to see his baby. Tate wouldn't change the decisions he made for anything.
Choi Central: Sophia gets Tate's text but does not reply. She wants him to let it go.
Mama Choi enters and angrily asks why she's still in bed. She is furious her daughter went to Chicago and gave her baby away to perfect strangers. She goes on about not meeting her first grandchild and how Tate must be beside himself. Sophia wonders if her mother cares at all about all she's been through. Sophia says it's her life and she gets to decide how it goes. Mama Choi takes a seat on the bed and apologizes to her daughter. She says her heart is aching knowing Sophia's is broken.
Mama Choi worries about Sophia isolating herself but she says she will be fine. Her mother notes Sophia's fever and exhaustion. MC demands her daughter get and won't take no for an answer.
Horton Square: Chanel and Paulina are enjoying lunch and discussing Johnny's trial. Paulina worries Johnny's innocence will come at Chanel's expense. As they get heated, Johnny arrives. He gives her the grizzly details of his first day in court. Chanel suggests they go to the pub, but Paulina wants to hang back since she is first up to testify the next day.
Courtroom: Johnny is annoyed EJ went after his grandfather. EJ says he has to create reasonable doubt to get him off. He asks his son to trust him and Johnny agrees. With that, he exits to go see Chanel.
Belle approaches and says EJ did good work today. EJ goes OFF on Belle about her opening statement focusing on premeditation and intent. Belle says they are both doing their jobs. He can't believe she could be so cruel to a family member. Belle reminds him that she tried to recuse herself, but EJ had to go and bend the judge to his will. She grabs her purse to leave when EJ calls out for 'Isabella' and apologizes for his harsh words. He didn't mean to trash her family loyalty so soon after John's passing. EJ says she can lean on him but Belle can't until after the trial.
Brady Pub: Tate tells Holly all would have gone as planned with the baby if Johnny hadn't backed out of the original adoption. Just then, Johnny and Chanel walk in. They chat about the trial and Tate is nicer to Johnny than expected. He asks about the baby and Chanel winces when Tate says she was already placed with the adoptive parents. They also chat about Holly's kidnapping leading Chanel to note Dateline should do an expose on Salem (Truth!). With that, Chanel and Johnny grab a table.
Chanel sees the pain in Tate's eyes. Johnny does too and is surprised he was forgiven by either on of him. Chanel reminds her husband of the love they share and how she will support him until he is in the clear.
Horton Square: Belle arrives to chat with Paulina and wants to step down as DA. She says prosecuting her nephew while also dealing with EJ is more than she can take. Paulina says she will deal with EJ. She says one day his schemes are going to blow up in his face.
DiMera Mansion – Living Room: EJ pours a drink when Susan arrives. She calls him by his government name as she has a bone to pick with her. Susan thinks he's back to his wicked ways but EJ says that's not the case. She goes on a tirade about Johnny saying there's no way neither he nor his sweet wife put a bullet in her son. EJ says if casting a light on Chanel frees Johnny it's worth it. Susan knows something and says whatever he's done to make Johnny look innocent will come back to bite him.
University Hospital – Exam Room: Sophia apologizes to Sarah for wasting her time as she knows there is nothing wrong. That being said, her uterus is contracted more than someone who gave birth a few days prior. Sarah leans in and asks about her delivering a baby girl when she knows from the ultrasound the baby was a boy.
Sarah tells Sophia she's in a safe space. Sophia lashes out saying she knows her rights and that her medical records are confidential (HAHAHAHAHAHA, that's funny). Sarah asks if her baby is safe.
Brady Pub: Tate worries he hasn't heard from Sophia and thinks she's avoiding him. He is a wee irritated Sophia kept him fully out of the loop. Holly gets it but also sides with Sophia saying he should simply give her time.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Johnny's Trial Begins
Endings
Tate appreciates Holly supporting Sophia even though they are often at odds. She wants to be fair to everyone involved. Tate says he's going to miss her so much when she goes to France. Holly hesitates and says she has decided not to go to school abroad. Tate can't imagine why she would give up her dream. Holly says she was really just trying to put distance between her and Tate. She is a woman in STEM and Salem University has one of the best in the midwest. Holly says her staying in town is a decision she made for her. With that, they declare their love for one another.
Sarah says she has to report the situation if she believes the baby is in danger or worse and she doesn't think Sophia's story adds up. Sophia says her baby is safe but Sarah needs proof. Sophia agrees to tell her everything.
Chanel wants to head home for sexy time which brings a huge grin to Johnny's face.
Sophia tells Sarah the entire story when Mama Choi interrupts. Sarah says Sophia simply needs a few more days rest. Sophia tries to leave quickly when Sarah stops her saying not to hesitate to come back. With that, mother and daughter exit and Sarah is left to process the story.
Paulina begs Belle to rethink her relationship with EJ. She doesn't want to hear any of that mess but does agree to remain on the case.
EJ says he needs to prepare for court but Susan won't hear of it. She says some days EJ reminds her so much of… Susan looks up at Stefano's portrait and freaks out. She says Stefano is here!
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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