In the May 20, 2025 episode of Days of Our Lives, JJ shows up with questions about Philip’s recent beating. Kate suggests the attack might be tied to a work conflict involving Xander. Gabi also notices some tension brewing between the two brothers.
After their conversation, Gabi’s daughter Ariana arrives, and they share a heartfelt hug. Gabi then loses her temper at Javi over a messed-up flight and ends up firing him. Javi’s response? A simple, “Fine.” Later, Ariana tells her mom her flight was canceled and that Javi had texted about it. Ariana asks Gabi to apologize to him.
Meanwhile, Chad learns about Philip’s beating when he meets Leo at The Spectator office. Over at the DiMera mansion, Paulina visits after a call from EJ. EJ wants her to talk to Chanel and persuade her son Johnny not to cut him out of their lives. Paulina reminds EJ of the time he tried to get her kicked out as mayor, but EJ says he’s focused on making things right with his kids and giving Chanel the family she deserves.
Before leaving, EJ tells Paulina he’ll never give up on his son and would “die for him.” Chad then walks in and confronts EJ, asking if he had anything to do with Philip’s beating, which EJ denies.
Back with Gabi and Ariana, Gabi promises to apologize to Javi when he returns, and their conversation turns to Ariana’s upcoming birthday plans.
Later, during a podcast chat, EJ asks Chad if he and Cat have gone on a date yet. They haven’t, but Chad jokes that they went skydiving, teasing Cat about being afraid of heights. EJ advises Chad not to get nervous.
This episode mixes family drama, tension, and some lighter moments, setting up plenty of interesting twists ahead.