Days of our Lives: May Sweeps Stuns Salem – John Black Death and Sarah Heartbroken

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As May sweeps kick off, Salem is about to be rocked with devastation:

• John Black’s death is confirmed

• Sarah Horton faces heartbreak

• Bo Brady needs a miracle
  Let’s dive into what’s ahead for the final 15 episodes of May sweeps.

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🚨 Bo Brady’s Desperate Condition

• Bo was shot by his son Shawn and has been in a coma for 2 years.

• The shooting anniversary was April 24, 2023.

• He now has sepsis from a ventilator infection.

Kayla Brady finds out about an experimental sepsis drug being studied by Dr. Russell.
However, he refuses to give it to her due to legal restrictions.

• Shawn suggests stealing the drug.

• He recruits Steve Johnson to help.

• Once Bo gets the drug, it might jolt him out of his coma.

👉 Look for a Bo & Hope homecoming before end of May or early June.

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👶 Johnny DiMera’s Daddy Dilemma

• Johnny’s reeling after learning EJ forced Sami into sex years ago.

• This revelation disrupts his plans to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby with Chanel.

• He backs out of the adoption, breaking Chanel’s heart.

Alone at the Salem Inn, Johnny is confronted by Tate, who punches him out of anger.

• Tate’s furious over Johnny’s abandonment.

• This might wake Johnny up emotionally.

🍼 Prediction: Johnny will apologize to Chanel and recommit to the adoption.

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🔫 Who Shot EJ DiMera?

• Johnny brought Roman’s gun to confront EJ but ultimately did not shoot.

• Rachel Black allegedly picked up the gun and shot her uncle.

Kristen DiMera is rumored to confess to protect her daughter Rachel.

• A leaked set photo shows Kristen in prison garb.

• EJ may pressure Kristen into taking the fall.

👀 May sweeps will likely reveal Rachel as the shooter but Kristen takes the heat.

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🕊️ John Black’s Emotional Farewell

• John Black’s funeral is set for June.

• Characters returning: Carrie Brady, Sami, Will (recast), Ariana Horton, and more.

This is also a tribute to Drake Hogestyn (John’s actor), who had filmed these scenes before his death.

• Expect emotional scenes, especially for Paul, Belle, and Brady.

• The death may remain open-ended, in case Drake could return later.

💔 A tearjerker goodbye, with potential for a future twist.

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💔 Sarah Horton’s Secret Blows Up

• Sarah helped Philip cover up a forgery, hiding it from Xander.

• Philip could’ve exposed her but didn’t.

• Maggie now knows and is furious at Philip, though protective of Sarah.

Xander might find out through eavesdropping or Maggie confronting Philip.

• Sarah’s world collapses when Xander learns the truth.

• He may break up with her and move out.

📉 May sweeps could end with Sarah heartbroken and Xander gone.

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✅ Summary of Major May Sweeps Plotlines

1. Bo Brady’s recovery may involve crime and a miracle cure.

2. Johnny faces his demons and may reverse his decision on the adoption.

3. EJ’s shooter mystery points to Rachel Black, but Kristen might go to prison.

4. John Black’s funeral marks an emotional turning point for Salem.

5. Sarah’s secret explodes, leading to a major romantic fallout.