On Days of our Lives, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) just met his brother Dominic Marino (Kyle Pryor), who told everybody at the Brady Pub that Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) is his mother. But with doubts all around, Dominic offered to take a DNA test. As you know, on any soap, a DNA test is always ripe for tampering. So, will EJ want revenge on Dominic?
EJ might mess with the test results as his first attack in what might be a full-blown war between Dominic and EJ. EJ and a few of his siblings just met Stefano DiMera‘s (Joseph Mascolo) presumed son Dominic. That was when they were, of course, gathered to celebrate the life of their late sister Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford).
Days of our Lives Spoilers: EJ and Dominic Spar Over Marlena and the DNA Test
The first question out of Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley)’s mouth to Dominic was, “Who’s your mother?” He indicated Marlena. Belle Black (Martha Madison) didn’t even want her mom Marlena to speak to the man. But when Dominic finally talked to Marlena, he said he knew a DNA test was in order.
Dominic appeared to have no issues with taking a maternity test. He seemed willing to prove who he is. In Belle’s mind, Marlena doesn’t owe any apologies to her long-lost son Dominic, especially not until there’s a DNA test.
To be honest, Marlena doesn’t owe Dominic any apologies anyway. She never knew about him. Stefano deliberately kept Dominic and Marlena apart while only telling Dominic his side of things.
DOOL Spoilers: Kayla Guards the DNA Test While EJ Plots Tampering
Needless to say, Belle also made it clear to Marlena that they should have Dr. Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) run the test under lock and key so nobody can tamper with it. So many paternities and even some maternity tests have been falsified and manipulated in the University Hospital lab, even with extra security measures from Kayla.
I suspect EJ might try to use hospital connections he made. He owns Salem University Hospital, so he could make Dominic’s claims look false. There could be some doctor that EJ bribes who hacks into the hospital server and changes Dominic’s test results. Or EJ could pay a lab tech to swap the samples. That would make sure Dominic looks like a liar, and the test shows Marlena is not his mother.
The DiMeras Demand a Double DNA Test
I’m also certain that the DiMeras are going to want a double DNA test. EJ already told his siblings they won’t accept Dominic as their brother until they know who he is with a paternity test. Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) is worried, but Chad DiMera (Conner Floyd) seems less put out. Clearly, Dominic is going to have to prove both his maternity and paternity to back up his assertions.
With EJ already bringing up a DNA test to his siblings, I feel certain he’s already mentally scheming against Dominic. I fully expect EJ to tamper with the test, so Dominic looks like some rando con man lying to them all. This may be EJ’s first attempt of many to discredit Dominic.
None of the DiMeras honestly seem overly enthused that there’s another secret adult sibling. But it wouldn’t be the first time a spawn of Stefano’s popped up out of nowhere. Tony DiMera did say he had an inkling that Stefano had some plan about his legacy. But Tony said he didn’t specifically know of Dominic’s existence. Only Stefano talked about a succession plan when they thought EJ was dead.
Days Spoilers Suggest Rita Is One Step Ahead of EJ
Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) is gone and can’t help EJ fake the test, though. Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) usually handled EJ’s dirty work. But now Rita is loyal to Dominic. However, Rita also knows how EJ’s mind works, and I think Rita may assume EJ would attempt some test tampering. It would be interesting if Rita was one step ahead of EJ.
We know that Rita’s already done a lot to help Dominic’s cause. Rita sent him Stefano’s Phoenix ring. And Rita dropped the clues that led Belle and Chad to Dominic’s palazzo in Italy. So, Rita may already have a plan in place to ensure EJ cannot tamper with the lab results.
Remember, Rita was EJ’s eyes and ears at the hospital. She probably knows more people there than EJ does. I expect Rita is working tirelessly to ensure that Dominic is confirmed as Stefano and Marlena’s son. Rita obviously knows what the big plan is for Dominic. As Tony said, Stefano had a contingency plan. Looks like Dominic was the backup heir apparent on Days of our Lives.
This week, according to spoilers, Rita chooses sides. Honestly, she’s already chosen sides, but she makes it official. She may tell EJ she once thought of him as flesh and blood, but now she owes her allegiance to Dominic. It looks like Rita is going to be thinking that Dominic is the one to fulfill Stefano’s legacy.
Marlena Wrestles with Guilt Over Stefano’s Lies
Of course, EJ doesn’t want to believe Dominic is his brother. Marlena has mixed feelings. She’s confused. She is caught up in guilt for never knowing he existed. Either Stefano stole Marlena’s eggs to make a baby, or Stefano got her pregnant and then wiped her memory of these events. Either way, Marlena never knew about Dominic.
It seems like Stefano lied to Dominic about his relationship with Marlena. Dominic doesn’t seem to know Marlena was Stefano’s obsession. He stalked and tormented Marlena and also did the same to John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and the Brady’s. The one thing Dominic has right is that Stefano did love Marlena, but she never loved Stefano.
This is not simply unrequited love. Dominic does not seem to know about the dark side of Stefano that created the pawn and worshiped his kidnapped queen of the night. Even so, Marlena wants answers. She needs to know if Dominic is her bio son and how he came to be, because Marlena’s got no memory of being pregnant with Dominic.
Orpheus May Hold the Truth for Marlena and Roman in DOOL Spoilers
Soon Marlena is distraught. She goes to Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) crying, asking, “What has Stefano done to me?” It seems like creepy Orpheus (George DelHoyo) has answers that Marlena needs. She and Roman go see Milo Harp in prison, and he tells Marlena the truth is beyond her wildest dreams. Watch the full video on YouTube.
If you recall, Orpheus kidnapped Marlena not long before she wound up in Stefano’s clutches and in a coma on his island. We also know that Dr. Rolf and Stefano experimented on Marlena. They implanted Roman and Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow)’ twins, Rex Brady (Kyle Lowder) and Cassie Brady, in Marlena. If I recall, Stefano also harvested some of Marlena’s eggs back then. But Dominic might have been carried by a surrogate, maybe even Rita.
Fans Theorize About Dominic’s Father and the Test Results
Other fans have hoped that it will wind up that John is really Dominic’s dad, because Marlena was secretly pregnant when she was kidnapped. Lots of theories are flying around when it comes to the upcoming DNA test.
I think EJ is going to try to do some test tampering to make sure he is not dethroned as the DiMera heir. I suspect the DNA test will ultimately prove to Marlena that Dominic is her son. It will prove to the DiMeras that Stefano is Dominic’s dad and they do have a new brother. This will happen despite any sneaky efforts by EJ to discredit Dominic.
Rita may be the key to ensuring the accuracy of these DNA test results. I think it would be fun if EJ is expecting negative results to humiliate Dominic, but then they come back a match and EJ realizes he was thwarted. Either way, he will never accept Dominic.
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