Today started off slow but it got a little better as the episode went on. But Susan and Sophia just need to go away.

Everything surrounding Abe and Theo was the best part of today. Abe objecting to Theo finally going back to work at Dimera makes sense to me, especially considering his history with them and everything that’s happened to Theo lately. I’m glad Theo had Paulina to talk to. She’s always at her best when she isn’t so extra. And while I’m not sure about Abe basically plotting with EJ to keep Johnny on as CEO, I am interested in the potential conflict that Days could get as a result of this. Not only for Abe/Paulina/Theo but Johnny/Chanel as well. Hopefully, we get more of Abe’s perspective on him deciding to do that.

Johnny and Chanel were sweet today too. And I’m glad that they patched up all that stupid stuff about Chanel being upset at Johnny for worrying about her health. I’m curious if Chanel’s stomach cramps are going to end up meaning something.

But I still say that Johnny should be the one that’s so angry at EJ and Chanel should be the one trying to mend fences between them. The storyline would work better that way, IMO.

Tate and Holly were sweet too, but their scenes were ruined just by the presence of Sophia and Rachel.

I know it's early to assess but I can already tell that Noel Maxam has a better visual hold on Days of Our Lives than Janet Spellman-Drucker ever had and shows just how ill-equipped and ill-prepared she was to become co-executive producer. Yes, I know the details concerning her appointment were less than savoury, but still... in her time in the position she held, she really did not do much that changed anything.