In the August 21 episode of Days of Our Lives, Lexie’s final hours brought Salem to a standstill just as Chanel’s baby entered the world. Before Lexie died, though, she used some of her remaining strength to ask EJ for one last thing: end his war with Kristen, repair what is left of their relationship, and try to become a better man. EJ tearfully agreed, but considering the DiMera family’s track record with forgiveness, Lexie may have handed him the hardest assignment of his life.
Key Takeaways
- Lexie asked EJ to stop fighting Kristen and repair their relationship.
- EJ promised his sister he would try to become a better man.
- Lexie died shortly afterward with Abe and Theo by her side.
- Chanel gave birth as Lexie’s life ended, creating a bittersweet parallel.
- EJ now has to decide whether his promise to Lexie will actually change him.
What Happened on DAYS
Lexie (Nikki Crawford) made it clear she did not blame EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) for trying to honor her wishes and even thanked him for giving her more time with her family. Then she turned to the unfinished business between EJ and Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) and told him plainly, “I want you to fix this, EJ.” She asked him to stop their war, repair their relationship, and “be a better man,” calling it the last thing she would ever ask of him.
EJ tearfully promised to try, and moments later, Lexie coded. Doctors revived her, but there was no miracle waiting around the corner. EJ told her he loved her, she returned the words, and he stepped aside so Abe (James Reynolds) and Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) could spend her final moments with them.
Lexie died singing the lullaby she once sang to Theo. At the same time, Johnny (Carson Boatman) sang that same song to Chanel’s (Raven Bowens) newborn baby, giving the episode a painful symmetry that did not need much decorating. One life ended as another began.
Why It Matters
Lexie’s request went straight to one of EJ’s oldest weaknesses. He can love his family fiercely and still spend years fighting them with equal enthusiasm, and Kristen has given him plenty of reasons to keep that feud alive. Lexie did not ask him to forget any of it. She asked him to stop.
That distinction matters. Forgiveness is not the same as pretending nothing happened, and Lexie seemed to understand that. She was asking EJ to make a conscious choice not to keep feeding the DiMera cycle simply because everyone before him did.
The Fallout
The real question is what EJ does once grief is no longer standing directly in front of him. Promises made at a deathbed can feel absolute in the moment, but Salem has a way of testing them before the flowers are even gone. Kristen will almost certainly make this harder than Lexie intended.
Still, EJ said he would try, and that word may matter more than any grand declaration. Lexie did not demand perfection. She asked him to be better, and now every move EJ makes toward Kristen will show whether he meant it or simply gave his sister the answer she needed to hear before saying goodbye.
