In recent Days of Our Lives episodes, EJ DiMera faces suspicion over his brother Tony's disappearance from a cruise in Greece. EJ's nonchalant reaction raises questions about a possible double-cross, echoing past DiMera family schemes. Fans speculate involvement of a secret lab and Dr. Rolf in Tony's fate.
Background on Tony's Disappearance
Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) went missing during a cruise stop in Greece, prompting a frantic call from his wife Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley) to EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel). Instead of showing concern, EJ dismissed the issue and delegated tasks to Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) and others. Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) later confirmed Tony's business meeting did not delay his return to the ship, leaving no clear explanation for his absence.
EJ's Suspicious Behavior
EJ remained indifferent when confronted with these details at the DiMera mansion, even joking about Anna's worries. Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) directly accused EJ of orchestrating Tony's vanishing, comparing it to their previous scheme that made Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) disappear. EJ deflected, claiming Tony often goes off the grid, but Gwen's doubts persist amid hints of Tony's strange pre-departure behavior.
Ties to Secret Lab and Dr. Rolf
The plot thickens with Dr. Wilhelm Rolf's (Richard Wharton) return to Salem and a hidden DiMera lab project involving EJ and Gwen. Discussions of equipment and setups suggest experiments, possibly involving resurrections like those of EJ, Megan Hathaway (Miranda Wilson), and others. Speculation includes swapping Tony for his brother Andre DiMera or using him in a scheme to revive Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), fueled by Susan Banks' (Stacy Haiduk) premonitions and Marlena Evans' (Deidre Hall) dreams.
Potential Implications
EJ's isolation—dumped by Belle Black (Martha Madison), estranged from Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), and cut off from his grandson—may drive his actions. The storyline ties into the upcoming Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic opening, with new lab assistant Dr. Mark Greene (Jonah Robinson) under an NDA. Whether Tony returns at the next port or faces a lethal betrayal remains unresolved, potentially linking to broader DiMera intrigue.