Recent episodes of the long-running soap opera have left viewers questioning who bears responsibility for the apparent death of teenager Sophia Choi. The plot centers on a complex web of manipulation and revenge in the town of Salem.
In the current arc, Sophia Choi initially trusted Kristen DiMera after setting up Rachel Black. Kristen promised Sophia a new life with a fake identity and funds in exchange for eliminating Johnny DiMera. Sophia deviated from the plan by macing and binding Johnny before rigging an explosive trap at his apartment. Residents detected the gas leak, allowing Javi Hernandez to intervene and save him.