The Hypnosis Session That Could Change Everything: Will EJ Finally Learn the Truth?
On Days of Our Lives, the drama reached new heights as EJ Deveraux, a man already backed into a corner, makes a desperate play to save his son, Johnny, from a murder charge. But in a shocking twist, this desperate gamble could lead to a devastating truth about who really shot him – a truth that could change the fate of his entire family.
The episode starts with EJ desperately trying to prove Johnny’s innocence in a case that has been fraught with holes and uncertainties. The Salem Police Department’s case is based on circumstantial evidence, and the entire town is questioning whether the young Deveraux really pulled the trigger. As EJ fights for his son, he agrees to undergo hypnosis with Dr. Marina Evans, hoping that it will allow him to finally recall the details of the night he was shot. But what EJ doesn’t know is that the truth he’s about to uncover will tear his family apart – and force Marina to make a choice between justice and protecting her blood.
The Shaky Case Against Johnny Deveraux: No Evidence, Just Assumptions
The Salem PD’s case against Johnny De is a classic example of a legal disaster waiting to happen. From the start, it’s been more about circumstantial assumptions than hard evidence. The prosecution’s case rests heavily on the testimony of Gabby Hernandez, who claims to have overheard a heated argument between Johnny and his father, EJ, on the night of the shooting. This is the flimsy foundation upon which Johnny’s fate hangs. Gabby’s account, which was passed on to police commissioner Rafe Fernandez and detective Jada Hunter, painted Johnny as the prime suspect. But was there more to this story than meets the eye?
A closer examination reveals that the police have no solid evidence linking Johnny to the crime. The gun used to shoot EJ hasn’t been definitively tied to Johnny, and despite his emotional outbursts, Johnny’s actions seem more like a young man caught in a whirlwind of confusion and regret than a cold-blooded killer. The lack of a murder weapon and the victim’s own insistence that Johnny wasn’t the shooter create a massive hole in the prosecution’s case. Even the district attorney, Belle Black, has privately expressed doubts about Johnny’s guilt. However, the political pressure and the circumstantial evidence keep the trial moving forward.
For EJ, the stakes are higher than ever. His desperation to save his son, combined with his knowledge that the case against Johnny is weak, drives him to take extreme measures. EJ needs more than just a good defense. He needs to distract the jury, buy time, and most importantly, uncover the real shooter.
The Chanel Dri Deepfake Gambit: A Desperate Father’s Devious Move
In his quest to clear his son’s name, EJ Deveraux is willing to do whatever it takes. This includes presenting a shocking piece of “evidence” that appears to implicate Johnny’s wife, Chanel Dri, in the shooting. A video surfaces that shows Chanel arguing with EJ on the night of the shooting, seemingly positioning her as a potential suspect. But as the video’s narrator points out, the footage is almost certainly not what it seems. EJ’s own hand may be behind the manipulation of this video, using his resources to create a deepfake that casts doubt on Chanel’s innocence.
EJ’s motive for implicating Chanel is twofold. Firstly, he wants to introduce doubt into the trial, creating the possibility that someone else, like Chanel, may have had the motive and opportunity to shoot him. Secondly, this is a strategic play to buy time. By introducing new evidence, EJ hopes to delay the trial and uncover the real shooter before the jury makes its decision. The plot thickens as EJ uses Chanel as a pawn in his desperate attempt to protect his son. This morally ambiguous move highlights the complexity of EJ’s character—his love for his children is undeniable, but his methods are often ruthless and ethically questionable.
The Final Gamble: Hypnosis and the Secrets of the Past
As the trial draws closer and the pressure mounts, EJ agrees to undergo hypnosis with Dr. Marina Evans, a psychiatrist with a long history of helping Salem residents uncover repressed memories. Hypnosis, as viewers of Days of Our Lives know, has always been a tool for revealing buried truths, and Marina has used her skills to uncover everything from secret identities to demonic possession. Now, she’s tasked with unlocking the truth about the shooting, and it’s a gamble that could change everything.
But Marina has her own struggles. She has a deep personal history with EJ—one filled with pain and betrayal. Marina is not blind to EJ’s manipulative nature, and she’s wary of helping a man who has caused so much damage to her family, particularly her daughter, Sammy. Nevertheless, her daughter Belle insists that Marina’s help is necessary to uncover the truth, and so she agrees to proceed with the hypnosis.
The stakes are incredibly high. Marina’s professional integrity and her personal feelings toward EJ collide as she prepares to guide him through a hypnosis session that could reveal the person who shot him. But what Marina doesn’t know is that this session could uncover far more than just the identity of the shooter. It could reveal a devastating secret that will force Marina to choose between justice and protecting her granddaughter, Rachel, from a world of pain.
A Shocking Revelation: Could Rachel Black Be the Shooter?
The hypnosis session may lead to an earth-shattering discovery. One of the most shocking and game-changing theories circulating among Days of Our Lives fans is that the person who shot EJ Deveraux may not be Johnny or Chanel, but rather his young grand-niece, Rachel Black. While it seems unthinkable at first, recent events and Rachel’s troubled emotional state point to a deeper and darker possibility. Kristen Deveraux, Rachel’s mother, has been poisoning her daughter’s mind for years, teaching her to eliminate anyone who stands in her way. Could Rachel, influenced by her mother’s manipulative tactics, have taken the gun and shot EJ in a misguided attempt to protect her family?
There are several clues supporting this theory. Rachel has been displaying signs of severe emotional distress, including unexplained stomach aches and nightmares. These are often symptoms of guilt or trauma, and Marina has been working with Rachel to help her through them. The most telling clue, however, is the discovery of the gun. It was found hidden in a flower pot outside the Demera mansion, a sloppy and amateurish hiding place. This points to someone who is either inexperienced or too scared to hide the evidence properly—someone like a frightened child.
If EJ recalls Rachel’s face during the hypnosis session, it will create a devastating twist. Not only will Johnny be exonerated, but the truth about Rachel’s actions will come to light. The ramifications for the Black and Deveraux families will be profound. Kristen will have to confront the consequences of her manipulation, and Brady will be horrified to learn what his daughter is capable of. For Marina, the revelation will be a nightmare she never saw coming.
A Grandmother’s Dilemma: Protecting Rachel or Upholding Justice?
If Marina learns that Rachel was the shooter, she will be faced with an impossible moral dilemma. Does she expose the truth, knowing it will lead to a devastating investigation and potential institutionalization for her granddaughter? Or does she protect Rachel, burying the truth and allowing Johnny to take the fall for a crime he didn’t commit?
Marina has spent her entire career dedicated to uncovering the truth, but the pull of family is powerful. Protecting Rachel from the legal system and the pain of facing the consequences of her actions may be too much for Marina to bear. The only question now is whether she will choose justice or family—and what the fallout from that decision will mean for everyone involved.
The truth about who shot EJ Deveraux may not just change the course of the trial—it could tear apart the families involved in ways no one can predict. Whatever happens next, Salem will never be the same.
