Days of our Lives gave fans an unexpected twist when EJ told Theo about Lexie. The fallout from bringing Lexie back has already begun, and she isn’t even awake yet.
Key Takeaways
- Theo has turned to Marlena as Lexie’s return weighs on him.
- Lexie, coming back from the dead, is filled with joy and pain.
- The emotional cost will impact many in Salem.
So Many Layers to Lexie’s Return on DAYS
It’s been nearly 14 years since Lexie (then Renée Jones) died peacefully in Abe’s (James Reynolds) arms, leaving behind her loving husband and son. Now, Theo’s (Tyler Joseph Andrews) world has been rocked thanks to EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) revealing that Lexie (now Nikki Crawford) isn’t so dead.
Waiting for his mother to wake up has taken a toll on Theo, and not just because he’s keeping a very powerful secret from his father. It has given Theo time to think about what it truly means to have his mother back.
There’s no question that Theo is filled with emotions over seeing Lexie again. However, he also knows the reality isn’t going to be all love and happiness.
After years of being alone and grieving Lexie, Abe has moved on with Paulina (Jackée Harry). The couple has had their challenges, but they are extremely happy these days, and that will no doubt change when Lexie wakes up.
Lexie will have a grave impact on Paulina and Abe’s marriage, and not just because she is alive. When Abe finds out that Paulina knew about Lexie for months and chose to keep quiet, all his faith and trust in Paulina will be lost.
What happens between Abe and Paulina will directly affect Theo and Chanel (Raven Bowens). Theo is fully aware of the emotional toll Lexie’s waking up will have on those he loves, and it’s becoming increasingly harder for him to bear that alone.
Granted, he can talk to Marlena (Deidre Hall) and EJ, but neither is giving him the comfort he needs as this secret eats at him. The fact is, Lexie will wake up, and nothing will ever be the same. Lexie may not be the same, which will have an even greater emotional toll on her loved ones.
One thing is for sure. Several people are going to have a lot of explaining to do when it is discovered that Lexie is alive.
