Days of our Lives Recap, May 1: Shawn and Steve made a dangerous decision

Here is your Days of our Lives recap for Thursday, May 1, 2025, when Shawn and Steve came up with a plan for Bo.

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In Kayla's office, Steve questioned his wife about why Dr. Russell refused to give her the drug that could save Bo when she was his boss. Kayla explained that while it was frustrating, the drug had not been approved for humans yet. If the FDA found out what he did, his research could be ruined.

Kayla understood Dr. Russell's stance, but she was still distraught over it. "I just feel like such a failure, not just as a doctor, but as a sister," she said. Steve took her in his arms and told her that wasn't true. Kayla wished she hadn't told Shawn about the fictional drug known as Versavix, but she wanted to give her nephew some hope. "Now, I gotta call and tell him that it's just not happening," she lamented.

Stephanie spent her time cleaning her home office so she could give Jada the second bedroom. She explained to Alex that Jada realized there was no way to save her relationship with Rafe. Alex was surprised to hear that Jada had stayed at Shawn's place the night before.

Alex soon left, but quickly returned with a key to his apartment so they could have some privacy when Jada was around. Stephanie gave Alex a key as well. Alex liked that they were "leveling up the relationship" before she left for the day.

Jada and Shawn enjoyed breakfast at The Brady Pub. Shawn felt that Jada had stayed with him for the night because she wanted to make sure he didn't fall off the wagon after hearing the news about Bo. "I just wanted to be there for you," Jada said with a smile.

When Philip walked in looking for Kate, Shawn filled him in on what was going on with Bo. "If things keep going in this direction, his organs are going to start shutting down soon," Shawn said. He told Philip there was a drug that could cure sepsis. Just then, Kayla called with the bad news that they couldn't get their hands on the drug.

After Kayla hung up with Shawn, Stephanie arrived to wrap up the fundraiser details and take Kayla to lunch. Kayla regretfully informed Stephanie that Uncle Bo was dying. Steve was also worried about John. Andrew thought the ISA was close, but still hadn't found him.

Once Kayla and Stephanie were alone, Stephanie told her mom that Philip's secret was out, but that Xander still had no idea that Sarah knew about the letter for months.

Back at the Pub, Shawn gave the news about the drug to Philip and Jada. Philip encouraged Shawn not to give up on their brother and father, respectively. After Philip left, Shawn racked his brain trying to figure out another way to help Bo. Shawn decided he would go for a run to blow off steam. However, as soon as Jada left, Shawn called Steve with an idea.

Steve met Shawn at the Pub to hear Shawn out. "If Russell's not going to just give us the drug, then you and I? We need to break in and we need to steal it," Shawn announced. Shawn was sure that they could get away with this scheme. "We need a miracle, and that miracle is sitting right in that lab. All we need to do it go in there and we need to take it," Shawn said.

Steve liked the plan, but wanted to do it on his own. Shawn refused to let that happen, so Steve finally gave in. They were going to save Bo together.

After his morning with Stephanie, Alex arrived at the Kiriakis mansion to talk with Xander. He was surprised to hear that Xander had a plan to get rid of Philip. Wei Shen was trying to find a legal way to get it done.

Alex admitted he still felt bad about keeping Philip's secret. Xander was willing to forgive, but warned Alex not to keep any more secrets. The cousins then hugged it out before discussing expanding DiMera Pharmaceuticals. "All it takes is one breakthrough drug, and it can bring in billions," Xander mused. Xander was later disappointed when he learned that Philip would be remaining with the company.

After Alex returned to Stephanie's apartment, he found a manuscript for a novel Stephanie wrote called "One Stormy Night."

In the Hernandez kitchen, Gabi laid into Leo for going through her purse. Leo told multiple lies to cover for himself, but Gabi didn't believe any of them. Javi walked in and asked what was going on. Gabi declared that "this sticky-fingered creep has to move out immediately."

Javi tried to calm his cousin down and claimed it was all a misunderstanding. Gabi then accused Leo of taking the memory card from Rafe's camera. Leo swore up and down that he had not been stealing from Javi's cousins. Javi believed him. Gabi did not and still wanted Leo gone. "Fine, if Leo goes, I go too," Javi said.

Gabi begged Javi not to move out, but refused to warm up to Leo. "How can you expect me to live under the same roof as this criminal?" Gabi asked. Leo accused Gabi of being "unfair, rude, and nasty." Javi pointed out that Gabi had no proof that Leo was a thief. A frustrated Gabi decided to go to the office and took Javi with her.

Once alone in the house, Leo dictated notes for his EJ shooting story and declared Gabi his main suspect. "Found nothing in her purse to prove she did the deed, but that does not mean he is in the clear," Leo said. Leo's other suspects included Johnny, Rafe, Ava, and Kristen.

When Gabi and Javi arrived at the Gabi Chic office, they found Philip sitting at Gabi's desk. Philip claimed he owned her office now, but Gabi was still furious. Javi tried to calm Gabi down to no avail. "You're a real people person, aren't you?" Philip asked.

After she finished her chat with Philip, Gabi called Alex to find out when they'd be going on the date she bid on at the bachelor auction. Alex didn't like Gabi's date suggestions. "I shelled out 15 grand for a date with you. I better be getting more than a bowl of chowder at The Brady Pub," she demanded.

Gabi just wanted him to take her someplace with a good view so she could post pictures on social media and "show everyone my gorgeous life." After she hung up, Gabi learned that Philip overheard the conversation. Philip reminded Gabi that it would be a completely platonic date.

Javi was just annoyed with Gabi and decided to go home, where Javi found Leo's suspect list. "Gabi is at the top of the list, and Rafe is right underneath?!" Javi exclaimed, before asking his boyfriend to drop it.

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