Following the interment of Stefano DiMera's ashes and EJ's inheritance of the Phoenix ring, EJ DiMera is now arranging a family gathering to read his late father's will on Days of Our Lives. Tension brews among the DiMera siblings as they await the fortune's distribution, with EJ—who drafted the document—believing he knows its contents.
EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) anticipates drama when siblings Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), Chad, and Tony (Thaao Penghlis), along with other relatives, gather for the will reading organized by his assistant Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord). The event is slated for late April, potentially tying into May sweeps, coinciding with recast Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) returning to Salem on April 21. Potential attendees include Tony's wife Anna (Leann Hunley), while questions persist about Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford), unconscious but reportedly seen alive by her son Theo (Cameron Johnson).
The Phoenix ring, already bestowed on EJ by Dr. Rolf, signals his status as favored heir. However, EJ has not reviewed the final will since Stefano's absence, leaving room for surprises. This development heightens ongoing DiMera Enterprises rivalries, including EJ positioning his son Johnny (Carson Boatman) amid competition with Theo.