The bombshell revelation that Sloan isn’t Jude’s biological mother was just the first domino to fall in an explosive storyline on Days of Our Lives. While Sloan may have fled town, the ripple effects of her twisted machinations are far from over.
EJ DiMera thought he had covered his tracks, but there are still several loose ends that could unravel his elaborate web of deceit at any moment. Leo Stark remains suspicious about the shady payoff EJ gave him to back off, and the wily Melinda Trask still knows Jude’s true parentage. With her cunning mind and gift for blackmail, Melinda could use that leverage over EJ if she ever needs to gain the upper hand.
Meanwhile, Eric Brady hasn’t been lulled into any false sense of security by Sloan’s disappearance. As his portrayer Greg Vaughan pointed out, Eric has always been distrustful of his nemesis EJ and he’s keeping a very close eye on him. Eric’s life has been upended by the loss of his son and separation from Nicole, but he hasn’t lost his keen detective senses when it comes to EJ’s shady dealings.
While Eric is preoccupied for the moment, the truth always has a way of coming to light in Salem. Ron Carlivati, the hit soap’s returning headwriter, has teased that more bombshell reveals are coming that will blow the lid off this baby swap saga once and for all. And the payoff is sure to be explosive.
One scenario that could finally expose EJ’s lies? Nicole herself may stumble upon the shocking DNA test results. When she switched out the original test to help her friend Sloan, Sloan grabbed the wrong envelope in her panicked exit from the DiMera mansion. The real results stating EJ is not the father are still hidden away, unbeknownst to all involved.
With Jude back in Nicole’s arms, it’s only a matter of time before the devoted mother wants to review all his medical records and DNA tests to ensure his wellbeing. When she opens that fateful paternity test envelope, EJ’s life will come crashing down around him. His blackmail scheme and devious cover-up will be laid bare for all to see.
After grieving Eric’s “death” and fighting so hard for her reunited family, Nicole will be devastated by EJ’s unforgivable betrayal. But she may also rejoice that the horrible truth allows Eric to finally be part of his son’s life. While EJ faces a well-deserved downfall, a new path will be cleared for Eric and Nicole to embrace the family they’ve always longed for.
