I hope Marlena’s idea about who shot EJ in Days of Our Lives is different than the one audiences guessed months ago. The EJ shooting storyline features several favorite soap opera tropes, including someone being on trial who is innocent, a victim whom most of Salem hates, and a large number of suspects.
Days of Our Lives legend Deidre Hall will have a large role to play as Johnny’s trial continues. Marlena will admit that she thinks she knows who shot EJ. Marlena’s revelation comes as Johnny fires EJ as his attorney, which is an even more devastating blow for the villain than Belle declaring that she never wants to see him again.
What’s Happening On Days Of Our Lives This Week: August 11 – 15
Marlena Hypnotizes EJ Again, Only To Be Hit With a Subpoena
The trial has already become one of Days of Our Lives’ wildest stories of 2025, and it gets even crazier after Marlena hypnotizes EJ again. EJ responds by subpoenaing Marlena, proving that she should have stood up for her daughter by refusing to help EJ after what he did to Belle.
However, Marlena’s seeming mistake may be the key to solving the crime, as the session leaves her with an idea of who the shooter is. Hopefully, she suspects someone other than Rachel.
There has been widespread speculation that Rachel shot EJ and blocked it out of her memory, so it would be unexciting if Marlena confirmed this theory. Here are the day-to-day synopses for this week’s Days of Our Lives:
What Big Storyline We’re Following This Week
EJ’s Antics Lead To Johnny Firing Him
Johnny will fire EJ before the end of the week. This is a fascinating development, as Johnny’s willingness to let EJ defend him is about more than the court case. It signifies his intention to forgive EJ for the past and attempt to reestablish a loving father-son relationship.
Johnny has been unhappy with EJ’s ruthlessness in court, which EJ maintains is the best way to get Johnny out of trouble. However, it’s not clear yet what the last straw is for Johnny.
He was already furious that EJ threw Belle under the bus by forcing Johnny to admit under oath that EJ and Belle are in a relationship. Johnny will choose Chanel over EJ if he’s forced to, so it’s likely that this latest rift has to do with EJ refusing to go easy on Chanel on the witness stand.
How This Sets Up Next Week’s Days of Our Lives
EJ Will Become Twice As Dangerous As The Trial Begins To Wrap Up
EJ has been insisting for months that the coma caused him to change his ways, but losing Belle and Johnny in the same week will likely prove to be too much for his fragile resolve to be a better man.
If Johnny rejects him, EJ will have little incentive to control his worst impulses.
EJ’s whole life has been centered around gaining Johnny’s forgiveness since he awakened after the shooting. Thus, if Johnny rejects him, EJ will have little incentive to control his worst impulses. He will likely fight harder than ever to get Johnny’s forgiveness again, even if it means destroying Johnny’s current happiness.
