On Days of Our Lives, the Monday, May 4 episode didn’t just focus on Johnny surviving Sophia’s attack — it exposed cracks between EJ and Kristen that feel like they’re about to explode. What played out at the hospital wasn’t just sibling tension. It was the beginning of EJ seriously questioning how much Kristen may have influenced Sophia behind the scenes.
And if EJ gets answers he doesn’t like, Kristen could be the one in his crosshairs next.
Johnny’s Story Raises Red Flags for EJ
After rushing to the hospital, EJ finally heard the full scope of what Sophia did to Johnny — and it wasn’t a simple attack. Johnny described how calculated it all was, from being tied up to the elaborate setup involving gas and fire.
That detail matters.
This wasn’t something thrown together in a moment of panic. It was planned, layered, and intentional. And for EJ, that immediately raises the question of where Sophia got the idea — and whether she was acting alone.
When Jada began questioning Johnny and mentioned Sophia had left behind a suicide note, it only reinforced how premeditated everything was. This wasn’t someone spiraling randomly. This was someone who thought this through.
Kristen Slips — And EJ Notices
Kristen’s reaction at the hospital is where things really start to shift.
Instead of reacting with shock or outrage, she analyzes what Sophia did. At one point, she even questions why Sophia didn’t just use the gun — a comment that lands completely wrong given the situation. It doesn’t sound like concern. It sounds like she’s critiquing the method.
Then Kristen doubles down by suggesting that Johnny’s decision to pull out of the adoption pushed Sophia to this point. That’s when the conversation turns.
EJ doesn’t just disagree — he snaps back, making it clear he sees that as blaming the victim. And in that moment, it’s obvious he’s no longer just angry at Sophia. He’s starting to look at Kristen differently.
This Isn’t Just About Sophia — It’s Personal
What makes this situation even more volatile is who’s involved. EJ and Kristen aren’t the kind of siblings who protect each other at all costs. They’ve spent years manipulating situations — and each other — whenever it suited them.
EJ knows exactly what Kristen is capable of, which is why her reaction to Sophia immediately raises suspicion. And Kristen knows just as well that once EJ starts questioning something, he doesn’t let it go.
But this time, there’s something different at stake.
This is about Johnny.
If EJ believes, even for a second, that Kristen had any influence over Sophia or played a role in pushing her toward that attack, it won’t matter that they’re family. That line doesn’t hold when his son is involved.
And Kristen should know better than anyone — EJ doesn’t forgive when it comes to something like that.
The Argument Turns Into Accusations
What makes this scene stand out is how quickly it escalates.
Standing right there in the hospital hallway, EJ openly suggests that Kristen isn’t exactly innocent when it comes to Sophia. He doesn’t spell it out completely — but he doesn’t need to. The implication is clear: Sophia didn’t get this far on her own.
Kristen pushes back, but she never fully shuts the idea down.
Instead, the two of them start throwing blame at each other, with Jada right there to hear every word. And that’s a problem, because this isn’t happening in private. This is happening in front of law enforcement, in the middle of an active investigation.
The River Discovery Raises the Stakes
Just as the argument reaches its peak, Jada gets the call — Sophia’s backpack has been found near the river, along with one of her shoes. The immediate assumption is obvious: Sophia may be dead.
But for EJ, that changes the situation in a different way.
If Sophia can’t answer questions, then whatever really happened — including whether anyone influenced her — becomes harder to prove. And if EJ already suspects Kristen had a role in pushing Sophia, that uncertainty could push him to take matters into his own hands.
If EJ Connects the Dots, Kristen Is in Trouble
EJ isn’t known for letting things go, especially when it involves his family.
He now knows that Sophia carried out a carefully planned attack on his son. He’s heard Kristen defend her, question the method, and shift blame onto Johnny. And he’s seen enough of Kristen over the years to know exactly what she’s capable of.
That combination is dangerous.
Because once EJ starts believing Kristen had a hand in shaping Sophia’s actions — whether through manipulation, encouragement, or even just influence — this stops being about suspicion and becomes about retaliation.
So… Is EJ About to Turn on Kristen?
The Monday, May 4 episode didn’t give EJ proof — but it gave him something almost as powerful: doubt.
And in Salem, doubt has a way of turning into action.
If EJ keeps digging, or if more details come out about Sophia’s state of mind leading up to the attack, Kristen could find herself exposed in a way she didn’t anticipate. And if EJ decides she played any role in putting Johnny in danger, there’s a real chance he won’t stop until she pays for it.
Because this isn’t just about what Sophia did anymore.
It’s about who may have pushed her to do it — and whether EJ is about to make Kristen answer for it.
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