Will Horton Arrested For Killing Stefano Dimera

It was no surprise that Stefano Dimera wound up dead on Monday's episode of Days of Our Lives. Stefano Dimera has been ruining lives in Salem for 30 years.  That's bound to create a few enemies.  The surprise comes when Will Horton is arrested for Stefano's shooting.  And it will be EJ Dimera who bails Will out of jail.

There's lots of suspects floating around town.  In fact, most everyone in Salem could probably come up with a reason to kill Stefano Dimera and be completely justified in doing so.  But it was the way Stefano was killed that pisses me off.  Stefano was shot in the back! In the back! While listening to music! Who does that? Whoever killed Stefano is quite the coward and deserves a lengthy prison sentence.

But back to Will.  Will isn't the killer.  If Will was that angry at Stefano for forcing him to tell Rafe about Sami and EJ's grief sex, he would have killed Stefano months ago.  Why would Will be this angry about it now? Is it because EJ knows that Will told and threatened to destroy Will?  If that is the logic Will is following, then I'm sure Will wouldn't kill EJ's father for goodness sakes! If EJ was angry at Will for losing Nicole, think how angry he'd be if Will was Stefano's killer!  It's stupid that Will is even a suspect.  Ok, so Will has a habit of shooting Dimeras in the back. Not a good sign. 

Let's hope the Salem PD clears Will of all charges soon.  The Salem PD doesn't have the greatest reputation for using intelligence or reason when solving crimes around town, but perhaps this time things will be different.

A Classic WhoDunit - Stefano Dimera Turns Up "Dead" on June 4th

Stefano Dimera (Joe Mascolo) has been terrorizing the residents of Salem and particularly the Brady family for over 30 years. His latest stunt almost killed John, Marlena, Bo, and Hope. (I won't mention the other two who were almost killed in the same explosion because quite honestly I'm sad Stefano didn't succeed.) On June 4, Stefano will turn up dead of a gunshot wound and just about everyone in Salem has a reason to have delivered the fatal shot.  Let's take a look at the long list of suspects.

1 - Abe Carver.   Lexie is dying and according to Abe it's all Stefano's fault.  If Stefano hadn't allowed   Andre to run around Salem, Lexie would never have been held captive in the poison filled tunnels.  The cops discover Abe's gun in the Mansion after the shooting.

2 - Lexie Carver.  She's dying and she has to leave behind her autistic child and if she follows Abe's logic it's all Stefano's fault. I'd want to kill him too if I were her.

3 - Kate Roberts - Kate's a slut.  Let's be realistic.  Not only is she a slut, but she's a devious slut and she's no stranger to planning people's deaths and carrying out those plans. Countess Wilhelmina was a big deal to Kate and she felt as if she had been robbed of it.  Kate's tried to murder for less than that.  Kate's fingerprints are also found on the gun in the mansion.

4 - EJ Dimera - Of course EJ is evil enough to do it (so says all you EJ haters! I do NOT agree).  And EJ does pull a gun on Stefano prior to the deadly shooting, but he cannot pull the trigger and leaves without having shot Stefano.  Or did he?

5 - John, Marlena, Bo, Hope, Roman.  These people have all the same reasons for wanting to kill Stefano so I listed them together.  Jarlena and Bope have had their lives wrecked multiple times by Stefano Dimera and you can't really blame them for wanting the guy dead. 

6 - Will Horton.  Poor Will.  The kid has been through some serious emotional stuff lately.  Not only did he come out to his parents, but Will also confessed that he deliberately let Rafe overheard him telling Sonny about Ej and Sami's grief sex. Will did this because Stefano threatened him. Now Stefano knows Will confessed to EJ and I'm sure Steffie wasn't happy about it.  Interestingly enough it's Will who is eventually arrested for Stefano's death.

Who do you think will be guilty of "killing" Stefano? Are you glad Stefano is finally getting what he deserves? The rumor is Joe Mascolo is leaving the show so it's possible Stefano's "death" will stick.

Is DOOL's Ian McAllister a Dimera?

I'd be laughing too!

There was a rumor a few weeks back that Ian McAllister's cane would show a symbol of the Phoenix. As we all know, the Phoenix is the symbol Stefano Dimera uses as his way of saying he always rises from the ashes. When Bo and Hope discovered the paperweight in Alice's things, they knew it came from Stefano because of the Phoenix on it.  I never did see the Phoenix on Ian's cane. That isn't really saying much because I tend to fast forward all of Ian's scenes since I find them incredibly boring and find Ian Buchanan to be a dreadful addition to the Days cast.  However, I don't think I missed the Phoenix on Ian's cane. It just wasn't there.

So, we're left with speculation.  Who is Ian McAllister? Is he working for Stefano? Does Ian know something that perhaps Stefano doesn't know in regards to the Dimera family tree? Perhaps Ian is Stefano's brother and EJ's father.  Wouldn't that be a hoot?  If the writers for Days of Our Lives made Ian Mcallister a Dimera and also EJ's father, I suppose I could handle the insufferable EJ-Is-Not-Stefano's-Son storyline. 

What do you think? Should Ian McAllister be a Dimera? Or should Days of Our Lives just send this actor packing with no ties to anyone in Salem? Do you like the idea of EJ being Ian's son?

Sami Keeping It Real

Did anyone else love it on Thursday's episode of Days of Our Lives when Sami confronted Rafe and told him that the Salem Six were "unbelievably selfish" to pretend they were dead and put their families through hell.  This is why I love Sami.  She's the only one that had the balls to say what everyone else was thinking. Hell, it's what I was thinking.  How cruel were Marlena, John, Hope, Bo, Rafe, and Carrie (the latter for all sorts of reasons we won't get in to now) to have their families believe they were dead?  Did they even consider for a second how that would affect the smallest of their loved ones? Can you imagine if someone had told poor Ciara that her Mommy and Daddy were dead? The whole plan to let everyone believe they were dead seemed mean and unnecessary especially if Shane and Roman were going to tell the truth the following day. 

I loved how Sami refused to apologize for her outburst and told Lucas she would not "relax"!  Way to go, Sami.  Thanks for saying what I so desperately wanted to say!  Here's another example of how Lucas isn't right for Sami. Lucas always apologizes for Sami and tries to correct her and reign her in. It's annoying. EJ would have been standing right there beside Sami insisting someone apologize to her.  Team EJAMI!

EJami Family Time!

On Friday's episode of Days of Our Lives, EJ went to see Lexie at the hospital and overheard her speaking to Chad. EJ entered the room and sat with them as Lexie told Chad about her illness.  Chad was shocked and saddened by the news and decided Lexie was right about his involvement with his family.  Chad agreed that he needed to be there for Stefano, EJ, and for Theo. EJ was visibly upset although he tried to disguise the true reason. He told Chad that Chad would find now was the perfect timing to rejoin the Dimera Clan.

EJ left Lexie and Chad and headed over to Sami's apartment. He told Sami he would like to visit with the children. Sami could see EJ was upset and asked him what was wrong. EJ never really told Sami anything and Sami assumed EJ was upset about Lexie. She tried to comfort EJ as best she could and even tried to touch his arm at one point but EJ jerked away. EJ decided he should leave and not let the children see him this way but Sami insisted he stay and be around people who loved him unconditionally.  He wryly asked if she was one of those people and Sami said no, but she did so kindly and we all know she was thinking yes! :)  EJ decided to stay and spent the evening cuddled up on Sami's couch with Sydney in his arms and Johnny at his side watching a movie.  It was one of the sweetest scenes I've seen with EJ and his children.  Sami stood by looking on with a smile.

After the movie and the kids went off to bed, EJ decided to leave. Sami told him he didn't need to go and that he could stay and talk. He refused until she offered him some scotch at which point he shut the door and decided to stay.  Sami told EJ she was worried about him but wanted him to remember that he's not alone.  I thought it was fitting Sami said this to him since it's what EJ said to her when Sami was feeling low at the pub.

I'm looking forward to the "almost kiss" on Monday. Remember to support EJami! Watch live or same day DVR. Let's let the producers know we love Ejami through increased ratings!

EJ's Heartbreaking Rejection from Stefano Dimera

On Wednesdays episode of "Days of Our Lives", EJ discovered Stefano's hidden papers revealing EJ is not Stefano's son. Reeling in shock, EJ confronted his father and the resulting conversation could only be described as heartbreaking. Stefano explained how and when he came across this information and told EJ he did not know who EJ's real father is.  EJ struggled to understand why Stefano wouldn't accept him as a son despite the facts. Stefano gave one flimsy excuse after another to explain his abandonment of a son who has been so devoted to him.

EJ's pleas for his father's love were so pitiful to watch. When EJ sadly stated "But, I love you," my heart broke for him. (Watch the scene here).  Kudos to James Scott for delivering a powerful performance and for allowing fans a glimpse at the lonely little boy inside EJ that is so desperate for his father's love and approval.

EJ gave Stefano plenty of opportunity to say "This doesn't matter," "You're still my son,"  "We are still family," "I still love you," but No.  Stefano didn't say anything like that, which was hugely disappointing. In fact, I was a bit shocked that not only did Stefano refuse to accept EJ but he continuously turned the devastation EJ was facing into what Stefano himself was going through by losing a son. Stefano couldn't have been more selfish and uncaring. 
Years ago Stefano Dimera endeared himself to me forever when he broke down into tears after finding out his adopted daughter, Kristen Blake, had died. I loved him for that show of emotion.  Where is that Stefano? I think the Days of Our Lives writer's have done a huge disservice to the character of Stefano. The Stefano we have known for years would not have treated his son this way - biological or not.
On a brighter note, we have not seen or heard mention of a DNA test for EJ and Stefano. This gives me hope that all of this is just some sort of charade and that this turn of events doesn't have to be permanent.  Perhaps it will come out that Stefano was testing EJ all along. Perhaps Stefano is testing EJ's love and devotion to him and how far he can push EJ's loyalty.

EJ is a Dimera. Period. And I hope this disaster is fixed soon.

Could Ian McAllister be EJ Dimera's Real Father?

We've all seen by now the awful scene in which Stefano Dimera says to himself that EJ Dimera is not his son. This has got to be the most hated manipulation of history on Days of Our Lives to date. EJ is a Dimera. Period. We don't need some pompous writer's thinking they can screw with our show. But to hell with them. They've all been fired and for that we can rejoice.  Unfortunately, we're stuck with this awful storyline and everyone is wondering who could be EJ's father.

The speculation has been John Black which I find offensive to my sensibilities considering that would make EJ a Brady and would ruin EJami for me. Besides....John? Really?

And then there's the speculation that EJ's father is Ian McAllister which makes me shudder.  For one, the character of Ian doesn't portray strength and power which I would think is an absolute must for EJ's father.  Secondly, just who the hell is Ian McAllister and does anyone really care? EJ Dimera is one of the most loved and most hated characters on Days. You don't bring in a nobody like Ian McAllister and give him such a powerful place in EJ's life. This would also disconnect EJ from any of the core families on Days of Our Lives and is a seriously bad move.

There's a rumor, too, that Lucas is Ian's son.  Remember..we were subjected to that awful trip down memory lane in which Lucas remembered Ian taking him skiing as a kid.  If Ian is both EJ and Lucas' father, then EJ and Lucas are brothers which seems a bit creepy as well considering both EJ and Lucas impregnated Sami at the same time.  Ick.

If we know anything about Stefano it's that he loves his family and his children whether they are adopted or biological.  If the writer's had stayed true to Stefano's character this bit of information Alice had kept secret wouldn't have meant a bit of difference to Stefano. EJ is Stefano's son making him a Dimera - period - no matter what any of the writers say.

EJ and Sami nearly Kiss - Week of May 7, 2012

Spoilers for week of May 7 - Sami and EJ are about to kiss but Sydney interrupts them. EJ is happy about the interruption because he doesn't want to get drawn back in to Sami.  Sami tells EJ that she is back together with Lucas and EJ laughs.

There is an explosion in the Safe House and everyone inside - Marlena, John, Bo, Hope, Carrie and Rafe - is believed to be dead.  Sami feels bad and wishes she had made things right with those who died. EJ confronts Stefano about the explosion but Stefano denies any involvement. Victor vows to make Stefano pay but Chad challenges Victor because he doesn't believe Stefano had anything to do with the explosion.

EJ spots Sami and Lucas kissing. He is more bothered by it than he wants to be. Will confronts Stefano about the "deaths".  He asks Stefano how he could kill everyone Will loves after all Will has done for Stefano. EJ overhears and wants to know what Will has done for Stefano. EJ forces Stefano to go to the memorial service to look at the damage Stefano has caused.

Roman comes into the pub after the Memorial service and informs everyone that the Safe House "dead" are actually alive.  The people in the Safe House decide Stefano must die. Carrie and Rafe decide they need to be together. Carrie is interrupted when she tries to tell Austin she wants to be with Rafe. Rafe informs Nicole that he is going to be with Carrie.

Will sees EJ and Sami in a compromising position but they assure Will that things are not as they seem.  Angrily, Will tells Sami that he was the one who shot EJ all those years ago and that EJ had blackmailed Will into working for him originally.

Billie tells EJ that Stefano helped get John released from prison.

If you're a Team Ejami fan, you'll love Team Delena

EJ Dimera and Samantha Brady's romance over the years has been one of my all-time favorite couplings in tv history.  They have chemistry and passion that surpasses all others. But then there's Delena. **Swoon**  If you don't watch CW's Vampire Diaries, you should.

I know.  You've heard it's like Twilight or one of the countless other vampire movies, but it isn't.  It's so much more than vampires and cute boys running around with their shirts off. But yes, it has all of that too. The love triangle between the three main characters (Stefan Salvatore, Elena Gilbert, and Damon Salvatore) is one of the most beautifully written love stories I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

If you love falling in love with your characters, if you love yearning with them and crying with them, if you love holding your breath as the passion unfolds on your screen, if you love the anticipation of that first touch, that first kiss - you'll love this show.  You don't even have to be a teenager, although you may occassionally squeal like one.

 Check out the video below featuring Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore (Delena).  You'll be hooked.