The introduction of Dominic Marino on Days of our Lives has fans buzzing. Following a recent episode in which Belle, Chad, and EJ found a 1992 photo of Stefano with a little boy, the rumor mill has been on fire that a major change to DAYS history is happening.
Key Takeaways
- The rumor is that Marlena and Stefano had a child together.
- It would have happened when he held her captive on DiMera Island.
- Fans are convinced Dominic is that child and have thoughts on the hot topic.
Is DAYS Really Giving Stefano and Marlena a Child?
There is very little known about Dominic other than he seems to have his hands in two major storylines on the hit Peacock soap: Stefano’s (Joseph Mascolo) chessboard mystery and the Kiriakis family losing Titand and the estate.
One recent moment added a new layer to Dominic’s mystery, sending the rumor mill into overdrive. It was when Chad (Conner Floyd), Belle (Martha Madison), and EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) found a photo at Dominic’s estate of Stefano and a little boy.
Speculation is high that the boy is the long-lost son of Marlena (Diedre Hall) and Stefano. DAYS fans will remember that in April 1987, Marlena was presumed dead in a plane crash. In reality, Stefano arranged the crash to kidnap a comatose Marlena, who he held on DiMera Island until 1991.
Marlena has recently started having memories of her time on the island. One of those memories involved a Celtic cross being a blanket on the island, which was also a clue for Belle and Chad’s search in Italy.
All of these signs appear to indicate that Stefano and Marlena had a child she never knew about. It’s a major retcon in their history, and fans have thoughts about the change.
DAYS Fans Sound Off on Marlena and Stefano Retcon
The idea that the hit Peacock soap is about to rewrite or shake up the history between Stefano and Marlena has fans speaking out. It has garnered mixed reviews for sure.
One fan on X said, “Another retcon DiMera is the last thing this show needs, and if Marlena is the mother I’m going to be pissed. Is this really the best we can do right now? You can’t convince me that TPTB are stoked about the stories they’re putting out right now. It’s garbage #Days.”
A different fan on X wrote, “As much as I HATE the idea of Stefano and Marlena sharing a child it makes complete sense that that child would want to throw that in John’s face, not knowing of course that John wouldn’t be here to find out. #Days”
Over on Reddit, a thread poster called it the best retcon if it’s true and declared it would give Marlena a “fascinating” front-burner storyline. The fallout would rock EJ’s world and also force Marlena to deal with her past with Stefano, which she rightfully wants to avoid.
Several fans suggested that for a while, Dominic will be Marlena and Stefano’s son, but that at a later date, he will somehow be John and Marlena’s child.
Only time will tell if history is being rewritten. We have to agree that the only way to accept Marlena having a long-lost child would be for it to somehow end up as John’s (Drake Hogestyn) or even Roman’s (Josh Taylor).
What are your thoughts on the idea of Stefano and Marlena having a child?
