Days of Our Lives Daily Recap 11/13

At Horton Town Square, JJ yells at EJ to get his hands off Gabi, leaving Gabi shocked to see him.

At the Hernandez household, Jada is on the phone with Talia, discussing her engagement. After hanging up, she and Rafe talk further about their upcoming marriage.

Meanwhile, at the Brady Pub, Paulina and Roman have a conversation, during which she shares that she’s received a clean bill of health from her doctor.

On the Body and Soul set, Chanel questions Joy about why she’s taking things personally with Alex, but Joy brushes it off. Later, Joy talks with Johnny, who admits he feels guilty about something and wants to confess to his wife. Joy advises against it, fearing it could ruin everything, but Johnny feels he can’t continue lying. Joy is adamant that telling the truth would ruin her life, begging him to keep quiet.

Roman and Paulina discuss Johnny’s recent behavior.

Back in Horton Square, EJ tells JJ that this issue doesn’t concern him, but JJ insists that EJ keep his hands off Gabi or face a problem. The two argue over Abigail, and EJ mentions that Cat is free.

At the Pub, Stephanie takes responsibility for Johnny’s behavior, explaining that he was acting on a misunderstanding. After a moment alone, Stephanie and Paulina talk privately.

Elsewhere, Rafe and Jada discuss her possibly returning to her detective role now that Rafe is well enough to work again. Later, they meet Paulina at the Pub, where Paulina notices Jada’s engagement ring. The couple confirms their engagement, though Rafe mentions he’s ready to return to work, which Paulina questions.

Alex tells Chanel about Stephanie, and Chanel teases him just as Stephanie arrives. They exchange pleasantries, and after Chanel leaves, Stephanie asks Alex for a favor.

Back at the set, Joy begs Johnny not to confess just as Chanel walks in.

Meanwhile, JJ and Gabi are stunned to learn that EJ dropped the charges against Cat. JJ punches EJ, who threatens to press charges. However, Gabi points out that he’d need witnesses. After EJ leaves, JJ and Gabi discuss Cat’s release.

Johnny, while not revealing their conversation, agrees to remain quiet for now. Chanel checks in with him before heading home.

Paulina seems to want Jada to stay on as commissioner due to her excellent performance, but Jada is hesitant, as she was initially supposed to fill in temporarily for Rafe. Paulina insists that it’s Jada’s decision, not theirs, and leaves for a meeting.

On the Body and Soul set, Chanel and Joy get to know each other better, and Chanel invites Joy to dinner.

At the DiMera mansion, Johnny and EJ discuss Johnny’s recent actions. EJ believes they can work things out, but Johnny admits he’s done something terrible.

Back at Horton Square, Gabi tends to JJ’s injured hand. She tells him that she and Stefan are divorcing because of EJ, and she thanks him for defending her. She asks if he can forgive her, though JJ isn’t quite ready. Gabi expresses her desire to change and become a better person, which JJ believes is sincere, acknowledging that she once saved his life and that he’s grateful.

At the Body and Soul office, Alex is dressed up but feels insecure about his outfit. Stephanie helps him adjust it, sharing a brief, intimate moment that’s soon interrupted.

JJ says he needs to learn more about the Cat Greene situation, and Gabi is glad about their chat.

At the Pub, Jada apologizes to Rafe for being offered the commissioner role. Rafe congratulates her and assures her it’s okay.

Joy hesitates to accept Chanel and Johnny’s dinner invitation, but Chanel insists, and Joy finally agrees. Later, Johnny confides in EJ, admitting he cheated on Chanel because he thought she was cheating on him.