Thursday’s Days of Our Lives (May 8) episode delivers drama on multiple fronts—from Sarah Horton Kiriakis' unexpected medical emergency to Johnny DiMera’s professional rebellion and a curious proposition for Chad DiMera. As EJ DiMera’s hospital power play hits resistance, new alliances begin to form, and old ones start to fracture.
EJ’s plans to purchase the hospital are hitting roadblocks now that Kayla Johnson has refused to back him. Undeterred, EJ sets his sights on Marlena Evans, hoping her influential voice might sway the board in his favor. But Marlena is just as skeptical of EJ’s motives and likely won’t make it easy for him.
Meanwhile, EJ meets again with Dr. Jeffrey Russell to reassure him that their scheme is still on track. However, EJ’s cousin Xander Kiriakis has his own ambitions—pitching to Alex that they should buy the hospital themselves, using the valuable Versavix research as leverage.
Elsewhere, Johnny DiMera, disillusioned with EJ, seems ready to take a job at Titan—possibly after a pep talk from Marlena and another tense encounter with his father at the pub. Accepting the offer could be Johnny’s way of stepping out of EJ’s shadow and asserting his independence.
