Tuesday, July 1, in Salem, the day takes a sharp turn toward chaos as Sophia Choi goes into sudden labor. The catch: she’s nowhere near a hospital, forcing a scramble to deliver the baby in less-than-ideal circumstances. This frantic turn of events on NBC follows Tate Black’s earlier check-in with Sophia, as he looks to make sure she’s doing well after her recent health scares.
Elsewhere, the ongoing Johnny situation causes friction. Chanel confronts EJ directly, delivering a stern warning about his approach to Johnny’s legal problems. Chanel’s clear distrust of EJ’s methods is evident, as she urges him to avoid worsening the already complicated situation.
Meanwhile, the fallout from Johnny’s troubles reaches Rachel, prompting a clash between Brady and Kristen. They argue over how best to shield their daughter from the harsh realities of the legal issues, each convinced their way is the right one. This disagreement highlights their differing opinions on protecting Rachel, even as the larger family crisis looms.
Amid all the upheaval, young Ari senses that Doug is avoiding her. This suggests Doug is trying to keep Ari away from the dangerous loan shark dealings that have entangled the family.
“Days of Our Lives” airs weekdays on Peacock.
