Heartbreak strikes Salem in Friday’s Days of Our Lives spoilers as a beloved character’s fate takes a dark turn. Emotional reunions, suspicious confrontations, and painful goodbyes dominate the screen, leaving fans bracing for what’s next.

Eric and Will Return as John Fades

Eric Brady and Will Horton make heartfelt comebacks to stand by John Black’s side. Marlena welcomes her grandson with open arms, while Paul, Belle, and Brady gather around John’s hospital bed. Though hope remains, viewers will sense a looming goodbye. John’s health is set to nosedive fast. Everyone thinks they’re encouraging recovery, but they’re really saying farewell.

John’s exit is already in motion, and this storyline promises major grief. The Brady-Black family must brace themselves for one of Salem’s hardest losses yet.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Kristen Corners EJ Over Johnny’s Gun

Meanwhile, Kristen DiMera pressures EJ for answers. She knows Rachel spotted Johnny with a gun the night EJ was shot. Kristen suspects a cover-up and wants EJ to confess. But EJ isn’t giving in. He stands his ground, even as Kristen tries to manipulate him.

Kristen won’t risk Rachel testifying. That move could backfire and blow up her life with Brady. So, despite her threats, Kristen keeps the secret—at least for now. But if EJ learns Kristen leaked anything to Brady, fireworks could fly.

Brady, caught in the middle, now holds a critical hospital vote. With Xander arrested for assaulting Philip, Brady may side with EJ. But if the truth about Johnny emerges, all bets are off.

Johnny Struggles While Mystery Deepens

Elsewhere, Johnny DiMera isolates himself, haunted by everything that happened with EJ. He’s overwhelmed with guilt and confusion. But is he really to blame? Spoilers hint Johnny’s not guilty after all. There’s more to this shooting mystery. The real shooter could be someone no one suspects. Johnny’s silence might be protecting someone else entirely.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for May 30, 2025, set the stage for an emotional farewell, a growing mystery, and shocking power moves. Don’t miss what’s next in Salem. For more dramatic twists and daily updates, head over to Soap Opera Daily.