Thursday’s Days of Our Lives episode (May 8) was packed with drama happening all at once — from Sarah Horton Kiriakis suddenly facing a scary medical emergency to Johnny DiMera making bold career moves, and Chad DiMera getting caught up in an unexpected proposal. Plus, EJ DiMera’s big plan to take over the hospital is hitting some serious snags, shaking up old friendships and sparking new alliances.
EJ thought buying the hospital would be a done deal, but Kayla Johnson just said no to supporting him. Not one to give up, EJ’s now trying to convince Marlena Evans to back him up, hoping her influence can sway the hospital board. But Marlena’s not easily fooled — she’s suspicious of EJ’s real intentions and won’t make it easy for him to win her over.
Meanwhile, EJ touches base with Dr. Jeffrey Russell to keep their secret plan moving forward. But things get more complicated when EJ’s cousin Xander Kiriakis pitches a bold idea to Alex: what if they buy the hospital instead? They want to use the super valuable Versavix research as a bargaining chip, turning the power struggle up a notch.
On another front, Johnny DiMera is feeling fed up with EJ’s control. After a pep talk from Marlena and an awkward run-in with his dad at the local pub, Johnny looks ready to jump ship and take a job at Titan — the rival company. This move could be his way of breaking free from EJ’s shadow and proving he’s his own man.
Then there’s Sarah, who’s trying to get in some quality time with Xander before they head off on their “mini-moon.” But their sweet plans take a scary turn when, after munching on some baked goods in the town square (probably tampered with by Felicity Greene), Sarah suddenly starts coughing and struggling to breathe. It looks like she’s having a serious allergic reaction, and things get tense fast.
Meanwhile, in Salem, Cat Greene throws Chad a curveball with a surprising offer: she’s willing to let him off the hook for their bachelorette auction date. What she doesn’t realize is that EJ might be behind this move — secretly setting up a way to bring Chad and Cat closer. Chad, sensing the chance to connect, might just take her up on it, especially with the chaos around Felicity bringing them together.
With life-or-death moments, family power games, and unexpected romantic twists, this episode left viewers on the edge of their seats. Will Sarah pull through in time to enjoy her getaway? Can EJ twist the situation to win the hospital deal back? And what new alliances or betrayals lie ahead in Salem? Keep watching Days of Our Lives for all the jaw-dropping drama to come.