The Phoenix is on the rise, and Susan Banks is the one sounding the alarm! Get ready, Salem, because the return of the legendary Stefano DiMera is on the horizon. This isn’t a drill. In a scene that will leave you on the edge of your seat, Susan Banks is set to deliver a chilling message to EJ DiMera: his father isn’t dead.

For decades, Stefano has been the ultimate puppet master, known as “The Phoenix” for his incredible ability to cheat death. Now, his shadow looms over Salem once more. This week’s episodes will see psychic Susan’s premonitions reach a new level of intensity. The show’s summer promo hints that she will tell EJ that she can’t feel his father’s presence in the afterlife, leading to the only logical conclusion: Stefano is still alive and plotting his return.

What does this mean for the DiMera family and the rest of Salem? The return of the family patriarch would send shockwaves through the entire town. Here’s what we know:

• EJ DiMera, the current head of DiMera Enterprises, will be forced to face the legacy he has been trying to live up to. His relationship with his father has always been complicated, a mix of admiration and resentment. The news of his father’s potential return threatens to unravel the control he has fought so hard to maintain.
• Chad DiMera will be dragged back into the family drama he’s tried so hard to escape.
• Marlena Evans will once again be haunted by her past with Stefano, as she admits to having strange dreams of being his “Queen of the Night.” The ongoing storyline hints that her health issues are directly linked to her arch-nemesis.
• The entire city, especially the Brady family, will brace for impact as they know a Stefano comeback means chaos, vengeance, and a plan more sinister than anyone can anticipate.

Susan Banks is the linchpin in this unfolding drama. Her quirky psychic abilities are the key to this mystery, but her eccentric nature means EJ might be tempted to dismiss her warnings. Will the DiMera brothers take her seriously, or will they brush her off, only to regret it later?

The classic villain is back to reclaim his throne, and no one is safe. The question isn’t if he will return, but when, and who will be caught in his crossfire?

Do you believe Susan’s psychic vision, or is Stefano’s spirit simply wreaking havoc from beyond the grave?