Who Shot EJ? Secrets, Lies, and Vivian’s Return Rock Salem
🔥 Opening Drama: Welcome Back to Salem
Welcome back to Days of Our Lives, where secrets never stay hidden and every decision has consequences.
Today’s April 11th episode brings us:
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Confrontations
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Confessions
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And the return of a woman who never backs down.
🧬 Family Tension: Rex & Roman Worry About Kate
Rex Brady’s return is not for a celebration
He’s concerned—and he’s not alone. He meets privately with Roman Brady.
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The topic: Kate Roberts
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The concern: She’s emotionally distant, evasive, and clearly hiding something.
Roman’s Reaction:
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Calm and patient
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Believes Kate will open up when ready
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Doesn’t want to corner her
Rex’s Reaction:
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On edge
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Ready to confront Kate
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Fears waiting will cost them the truth
The tension between Roman and Rex reveals more than concern—it’s about trust, love, and fear of what Kate might really be hiding.
💥 Power Shift: Vivian Alamain Returns
Just as things heat up, Vivian Alamain returns to Salem.
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She doesn’t knock. She enters with a plan.
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She’s not here for nostalgia—she wants power and revenge.
Her Strategy:
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Subtle manipulation
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Quiet private meetings
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Leverages charm or threats depending on the target
Kate is immediately on alert.
Philip senses the balance of power is shifting.
Vivian waits. She watches. She strikes when it hurts most.
💔 Love on the Edge: Sarah’s Dangerous Secret
Sarah appears to be living a happy newlywed life with Xander… but looks are deceiving.
The Secret:
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A forged inheritance letter
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It pushed Philip Kiriakis out of the picture
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It’s a lie Sarah never meant to spiral out of control
Her Dilemma:
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She’s not a manipulator—she’s scared
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She’s terrified of losing Xander if the truth comes out
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The guilt is eroding her from within
Will she confess before someone else exposes her?
💔 Chanel’s Doubts: Love vs. Lies
Chanel Dera is conflicted.
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She loves Johnny
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But the story he told her about EJ’s shooting doesn’t add up
Chanel’s Concerns:
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Johnny’s alibi has holes
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He shuts down when asked questions
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He’s flinching at every mention of that night
Her Talk with Paulina:
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A heart-to-heart
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Paulina listens but doesn’t judge
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Encourages Chanel to trust her instincts
💣 Sammy Brady vs. Johnny: The Mother-Son Showdown
Meanwhile, Johnny faces a different kind of confrontation—with his mother, Sami Brady.
The Scene:
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Sami is blunt and suspicious
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Johnny denies shooting EJ
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But his body language betrays guilt and fear
This is emotional chess. Sami knows Johnny is hiding something—but what?
🕵️ The Central Mystery: Who Shot EJ?
Theories are flying. Here’s a suspect breakdown:
🔎 Suspect #1: Johnny DiMera
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Shaky alibi
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Tense and evasive
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Could he be covering for someone else?
🔎 Suspect #2: Vivian Alamain
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Perfect timing with her return
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History of revenge
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Could be pulling strings behind the scenes
🔎 Suspect #3: Gabi Hernandez
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Too quiet lately
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Longstanding feud with EJ
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Always dangerous when playing the long game
🔎 Suspect #4: The Wild Card
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Someone in the shadows
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A forgotten enemy? A blackmailed pawn?
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Salem’s secrets always have layers
🎭 Final Act: What Comes Next?
As this explosive episode ends, the stakes are sky-high:
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Will Rex and Roman uncover Kate’s secret?
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Will Sarah confess before someone else does?
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And who really shot EJ?