For months on Days of our Lives, Stephanie Johnson tried to move forward while someone watched from the shadows. That shadow finally struck. Kidnapped from Kayla’s office, Stephanie now finds herself at the center of a mystery that has engulfed Alex, Steve, and half of Salem. As suspicion tightens around Jeremy, Abigail Klein reflects on what her character believes—and what she would do if she’s wrong.
Key Takeaways
- Stephanie is convinced Jeremy is her stalker, fueled by their toxic history and mounting circumstantial clues.
- The evidence against Jeremy may be too tidy, with his disappearance and unclear video footage leaving room for a twist.
- If Jeremy is innocent, Stephanie would not reconcile, choosing closure instead.
- Stephanie’s ultimate goal is autonomy and safety, not revenge or romance.
Jeremy, Guilt, and a Story That Feels Too Neat
Klein talked to Soaps about the chaos, and she made it clear where Stephanie’s head is. “Stephanie is definitely convinced that Jeremy is behind this,” she said, pointing out that the case against him, flimsy clue and all, set everything in motion.
Yes, she poked fun at the ambidextrous detail that started the domino effect, but that detail landed on top of something already cracked. Stephanie and Jeremy (Michael Roark) share a past that never healed cleanly. With that kind of baggage, suspicion comes quickly. Klein underscored that their past was toxic enough that her character would not hesitate to assume he was capable of the recent threats and attempts on Alex’s (Robert Scott Wilson) life.
But the story may tie together too neatly. Jeremy is missing. The Halloween CCTV footage is unclear, showing a masked attacker who tried to stab Alex. It all fits, almost suspiciously well. Salem has seen enough twists to know that when something looks wrapped up, it usually is not. (Is Jeremy being framed?)
If Jeremy Is Innocent
Klein also addressed the possibility that Jeremy is not the one pulling the strings. If the truth comes out and he did not write the letters or orchestrate the terror, there will not be a romantic reset. “I think she would just leave well enough alone,” Klein said, explaining that Stephanie would not reopen a chapter that already burned her once.
There would be forgiveness, but it would be internal. Closure for her own peace, not reconciliation. Klein added that Stephanie would steer clear and protect her future rather than circle back to her past.
At its core, Stephanie wants her autonomy back. She wants to move through Salem without looking over her shoulder. Whether Jeremy is the culprit or not, this story is dragging her toward a confrontation she can’t avoid. The real question now isn’t who did it. It’s how much more she has to endure before it finally ends.
