In the Days of Our Lives episode from April 14, 2025, the drama intensifies as relationships unravel and secrets simmer to the surface.
The episode kicks off with an intense confrontation between Rafe and Shawn about Shawn’s involvement with Jada. Shawn invites Rafe to his house for a private conversation, but things quickly spiral into a heated argument. Rafe accuses Shawn of using Jada, which Shawn vehemently denies, insisting that he truly cares for her. As the conversation progresses, Shawn admits that he has deeper feelings for Jada, which causes tension with Rafe. The conversation takes a turn when Rafe spots a blouse belonging to Jada at Shawn’s place, leading him to the realization that their relationship wasn’t just a one-time fling. This discovery sends Rafe storming out of Shawn’s house, clearly upset.
Meanwhile, Jada goes to Shawn’s place to retrieve her belongings and mentions that Paulina has told her to take it easy. She shares with Shawn that Rafe had paid him a visit, adding more tension to the already complicated situation. As Jada leaves, it becomes clear that her relationship with both Rafe and Shawn is becoming more entangled and difficult to navigate.
Elsewhere in Salem, Sami has a conversation with her daughter, Sydney, about EJ, before running into Johnny. She invites him to visit Roman, but Johnny declines, explaining that Rafe has been a helpful presence in his life. Sami then visits Roman, who attempts to bring up EJ’s situation. However, Sami’s mind is on Johnny, and she’s more focused on checking in on him rather than engaging with Roman. Meanwhile, Kate and Roman grow increasingly worried when Rex suggests that Kate could be the one who shot EJ, adding another layer of mystery to the unfolding drama.
Later, Sami stops by to see Rafe and expresses her shock after learning about Jada and Shawn. Rafe opens up to her about his heartbreak over the situation, and Sami confesses her own regret over losing him. Their conversation takes a more intimate turn when they share a kiss, signaling the rekindling of an old flame amidst the turmoil.
At the police station, Paulina seeks answers from Jada about their investigation, and Jada points to Kristen as the primary suspect in EJ’s shooting. However, she emphasizes the need for concrete proof. Paulina advises Jada to take care of herself and cautions her that her emotions might be clouding her judgment.
The episode also takes a dramatic turn at the Kiriakis mansion when Vivian unexpectedly shows up to move in. Xander is shocked by her arrival and tries to resist, but Vivian claims that Philip invited her to stay. Philip then reveals that Vivian has been emotionally blackmailing him into this arrangement, leaving Xander with no choice but to accept her presence in the house, as Philip technically owns part of it. However, Xander threatens Vivian, warning her that he will tell Maggie everything about her manipulative behavior. Vivian and Philip later have a conversation about fake letters, hinting that they may be hiding something far more sinister—possibly even a murder.
As the episode unfolds, the complex relationships and hidden secrets in Salem continue to unravel, leaving viewers eager to see how the characters navigate these emotional and dramatic twists.