In a week pulsing with suspense and simmering tension, Days of Our Lives delivered a stunning whirlwind of truth, betrayal, and aching confessions in its April 21, 2025 episode — with EJ DiMera at the eye of the storm.

The episode opens in haunting stillness as Susan Banks sits vigil beside her comatose son. The faint twitch of his hand breaks the silence — and as EJ stirs awake, Susan’s tearful joy is short-lived. JJ Deveraux strides in, burdened by guilt and desperate for answers. “Do you remember who shot you?” he asks, his voice a blade cloaked in hope. EJ, dazed and weary, sees only shadows. A figure, dark hair… but no name. JJ reels. Had he been wrong about Gabi?

Back in Salem Square, the hospital fundraiser is ablaze with glittering lights and chaotic energy. The bachelor auction begins, orchestrated by unlikely partners Chad DiMera and Cat Green. Their light-hearted banter masks something deeper — growing feelings neither is ready to face. But the real shock? Gabi Hernandez drops a jaw-dropping $10,000 bid to win a date with Alex Kiriakis, raising eyebrows and blood pressure in equal measure.

JJ arrives just in time to see it all. Driven by regret, he confronts Gabi and offers an apology. “I accused you without proof. I want to fight for us — if you’ll let me.” But Gabi, wounded and wary, brushes him off with a practiced smile and walks away, arm-in-arm with Alex. Message received: JJ has a long road ahead if he hopes to repair what he’s broken.

As Cat and Gabi share a quiet moment, they open their hearts. Both still love the men they’re trying to forget. But as Cat watches Chad playing with his children, her resolve wavers. The truth is undeniable: some love stories may be on pause — but they are far from over.