Monday, June 29, 2026: Today on Days of Our Lives, Chanel begins chemo, Dr. Rolf realizes he can’t help Lexie, and EJ asks Johnny to lie for him about the arsenic.
Xander and Philip are struggling to figure out who paid off Titan’s loan. Was it Gabi? One of the “less squeaky clean” sides of the business? Maggie? Philip?! Xander just about bursts his stress ball as he demands to know if his brother is behind this.
But no! Xander gets a call from his finance folks and learns the bank sold their loan to ARO Wealth Management. Which means nothing to them! Brilliant. Xander tells Philip to figure it out. He’s got something to handle.
Can Anything Help Lexie?
As Lexie tidies up around the apartment, her hand starts shaking again. She hides it as soon as Abe joins her and tells her about Chanel’s cancer and chemo. Lexie empathizes — so Abe seems to see an opening to tell her about how Paulina could have shut her resurrection down, but didn’t.
He’s telling Lexie because he feels like he should be with Chanel right now. And Lexie agrees. “I love you for wanting to support her.” Mostly, though, it seems that she wanted some time alone to make a beeline for Dr. Rolf. Down in the secret lab, Rolf administers another dose, but this time, Lexie’s more scared than ever. Her symptoms are back, worse than before. She doesn’t care what it takes. She’s not letting go of her life now that she’s gotten it back.
Will Gwen Turn On Kristen?
Gwen pops into the mansion to find Kristen still freaking out over EJ visiting Rachel. Gwen’s a bit confused, but Kristen just says EJ could hurt her through Rachel. That earns Gwen’s sympathetic ear and Kristen’s delighted to hear she’s about to swipe the hospital out from under EJ.
But if she does, Gwen probably won’t survive. “Join the club,” Kristen nods. Gwen apologizes for “misunderstanding” what was going on with Xander and they promise to have each other’s back. (Easier to stab a knife into it, that way!)
Next up, Gwen heads to the Book Club, where she runs into Philip and brings up his and Gabi’s breakup. Gabi told her a bit about it, and how much she regrets what she did. So Gwen sets about helping him find some self-help books to help. She pulls out “So Long, Soul Mate.” It helped her, so it’ll probably do the same for him!
Should Abe Leave Chanel Alone?
Paulina and Johnny are by Chanel’s side as she starts chemo. When her hubby goes to get something for her to drink, Chanel opens up to Paulina about how all the well-meaning people are making her feel like “some sad version of me,” then changes topics and asks her mom what the deal is with her and Lexie.
Paulina pretty much just shrugs it off, saying the situation is a complete mess, but she’ll be just fine. And then Abe shows up with some ginger and peppermint tea for Chanel… He doesn’t help the awkwardness when he tells them he’s been thinking about them both! Paulina just nods and goes to find Johnny, leaving Abe to apologize to Chanel for all of this piling on her at once.
Will Johnny Lie for EJ?
EJ stops Johnny in the hospital, pulls him into his office and jumps right into the Coriseal debacle. He spins the contaminated tale, washing his hands of all responsibility. He simply told the head of pharmaceuticals to handle it. What happened next wasn’t his problem. (The buck stops anywhere but EJ!)
Johnny flips out, especially when he learns they’re talking about arsenic and Holly’s hospital stay. “Are you telling me that Holly’s sick and that it’s your fault?” Of course not! But… if left untreated, arsenic can be fatal within a few days. EJ’s going to do everything he can to save Holly! But he needs Johnny to lie to Sarah and everyone to get them to back off DiMera — until EJ can figure out how to fix this. (He may get some help with that when George O’Halloran shows up!) Johnny’s aghast and walks out on his dad.
In the Show’s Final Moments
Johnny rejoins Chanel, just after Paulina does the same, more than a bit surprised to see Abe standing there, too. The chemo starts hitting, and Abe and Paulina head out as Chanel gets sick. Abe stops Paulina to talk out in the reception area, but she’s not having it. She and her family need space.
This time around, another dose doesn’t do anything for Lexie and she breaks down as Rolf realizes nothing’s working. Lexie makes it home, exhausted, and drops down in a chair, just as she sees a letter to her, officially revoking her death.
EJ visits Rolf to get the bad news. It doesn’t take him by surprise, but he demands Rolf fix this. But… there’s nothing to be done. Lexie has months, at the absolute most.
