On the June 17 episode of Days of our Lives, Theo teased EJ with “Checkmate,” after he reminded him that EJ was no longer in charge of Stefano’s last wishes — Theo was. Theo thinks there is nothing EJ can do to him. EJ is not a man who enjoys feeling helpless. Or not getting his way. Should Theo be very, very nervous?
Key Takeaways
- Theo crossed EJ
- EJ will inevitably strike back
- What is EJ’s secret weapon?
I’m a Big Boy Now
Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) likes to boast that he is the moral, decent, superior DiMera. That’s why he can tell EJ (Dan Feuerriegel, who praises the fans behind his comic book success) to hand over millions to Gabi (Cherie Jimenez), as well as anything else he feels like. Theo is King of the World! He’s untouchable! Does Theo really think EJ will just smile and go along with Theo’s plans, just because Theo made a bad chess metaphor? That isn’t how EJ rolls. It was bad enough that Theo is now co-CEO with EJ’s precious Johnny (Carson Boatman). But now he’s giving DiMera money away? Sorry, kiddo, but nope.
The Uncle Strikes Back
Theo is acting as if EJ has nothing — or no one — he can use against him. How about Gabi? No matter how strongly Theo denies being her friend, the fact is, he still has feelings for her. And anyone with eyeballs can see it. EJ could use Gabi against Theo. But why bother when EJ has the ultimate weapon — Lexie (Nikki Crawford). Theo only has his mother back because of what EJ and Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) did. What EJ giveth, EJ can taketh away. Theo’s playing the same old traditional chess. EJ has so many games going simultaneously, you’ll never even be able to find them all.
