Days of Our Lives Recap: May 8th, 2025 — EJ’s Power Play, Xander’s Ambition, and Sarah’s Medical Crisis Rock Salem
Welcome back to TV Days Drama Digest, your go-to source for everything happening in Salem! Today’s May 8th Days of Our Lives episode was a rollercoaster of drama, emotion, and high-stakes power plays that reshaped the future of several key characters. From EJ’s bold takeover attempt to Sarah’s shocking health scare, this episode delivered intrigue at every turn. If you missed it—or just want to dive deeper—this full recap will walk you through every pivotal moment.
EJ DiMera’s Grand Scheme: Savior or Strategist?
The episode kicked off with EJ DiMera (James Scott) making a bold move to assert his dominance in Salem—not in the courtroom, but at University Hospital. Striding in with swagger and strategy, EJ delivered a compelling proposal to buy the financially struggling hospital. His speech painted him as a white knight, swooping in with the DeMera fortune to “save” the institution.
But EJ’s charisma met its match in Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). A hospital veteran with deep ties to the community, Kayla wasn’t swayed by EJ’s glossy pitch. Her skepticism pierced through his theatrics. “It’s a tough rejection,” she admitted, but her tone made it clear—she wouldn’t gamble the soul of University Hospital on EJ’s promises.
Though disappointed, EJ remained undeterred. He coldly warned Kayla that her resistance wouldn’t last. He would take his proposal to the hospital board and rally support with or without her. His parting words were ominous: “The fight has just begun.”
Marina’s Loyalty Tested
With Kayla standing firm, EJ shifted his attention to Marina Evans (Deidre Hall), another pillar of the hospital community. Knowing Marina’s influence with the board, EJ hoped to win her over as a strategic ally. He painted a grand vision of modernization and research innovation. But Marina, like Kayla, was not so easily convinced.
Marina questioned EJ’s motives, asking, “What is it that you really want, EJ?” Her instincts told her that behind the glossy veneer lay something more calculated. EJ, the seasoned manipulator, smiled and deflected. “I just want to help the hospital thrive,” he said smoothly.
Though she didn’t dismiss him outright, Marina’s doubts remained. Her choice—support EJ or stand with Kayla—could tilt the balance of power in this high-stakes game.
