On Days of our Lives, Lexie’s shocking return should have been a triumphant moment for EJ. Instead, the fallout began to build almost immediately as Chad, Kayla, and Kristen reacted with suspicion rather than relief. While Abe focused entirely on getting Lexie back, the people around EJ seemed far more concerned with what he and Dr. Rolf may have done to make that happen.
Key Takeaways
- Chad immediately questioned EJ’s role in Lexie’s return.
- Kayla and Kristen both warned about the danger ahead.
- EJ already appears to be losing control of the fallout.
Chad Sees the Situation Very Differently
Chad (Conner Floyd) clearly did not view Lexie’s (Nikki Crawford) return the same way Abe (James Reynolds) did. While Abe was emotionally overwhelmed, Chad immediately began questioning what EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) had done behind the scenes and how far they might have gone to pull this off.
That reaction made complete sense given Chad’s history with DiMera schemes. He has watched too many situations spiral out of control because someone thought the ends justified the means. Instead of simply celebrating Lexie’s survival, Chad looked disturbed by how secretive the entire situation had been from the beginning.
The situation also feels more dangerous because Lexie is connected to so many people in Salem. This is not just about EJ getting a win for the DiMeras. Abe, Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews), Paulina (Jackée Harry), and others are emotionally tied to whatever consequences come next.
Kayla and Kristen Both Warned EJ
Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) approached the situation from a medical and ethical standpoint, and she clearly did not like what she was hearing. Rather than treating Lexie’s return like a miracle, she focused on the risks and consequences surrounding the procedure itself.
After years of dealing with the fallout from DiMera experiments, Kayla has very little trust left in anything involving Dr. Rolf. Her frustration with EJ suggested she already believes this situation could become another disaster waiting to happen.
Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) reaction was equally telling, though far more emotional. Instead of celebrating Lexie’s return, she warned that bringing her back could hurt the people who loved her most.
That warning carried weight because Kristen understands better than almost anyone how destructive grief and obsession can become inside this family. The fact that she reacted with fear instead of relief immediately changed the tone around Lexie’s return.
EJ Already Looks Like He Lost Control
EJ initially acted proud of what he and Dr. Rolf accomplished. He seemed convinced Lexie’s return would prove they succeeded where everyone else failed.
That confidence disappeared quickly as suspicion started building around him from every direction. Instead of gratitude, EJ found himself dealing with accusations, fear, and growing questions about whether he had unleashed something he could not fully control.
Even as Abe focused entirely on reconnecting with Lexie, the people around EJ increasingly treated him as responsible for creating another Salem crisis. That shift happened almost immediately, and it made Lexie’s return feel much less like a happy reunion and much more like the beginning of fallout that could spread far beyond the DiMera family.
