A cold wind sweeping through Salem seems to carry a chilling whisper: “Identity is no longer fixed, but a ghostly legacy.” Imagine, for a moment, waking up one day to realize the man you’ve poured your heart into – EJ DiMera – is no longer himself. Those eyes, that smile, those gestures are hauntingly familiar, but deep inside, another soul resides. A soul Salem once thought had finally found eternal rest: Stefano DiMera. It sounds like a sci-fi nightmare, a horror plot straight out of a novel, but for “Days of Our Lives,” this could be the next bold, terrifying, and captivating move. And the name capable of sending shivers down every fan’s spine, once again, is James Scott.

No one has ever understood Stefano’s cunning and powerful spirit quite like the actor who played his son, EJ DiMera, for nearly a decade. From his sharp gaze and authoritative voice to his mysterious, captivating aura – James Scott embodied everything that made the DiMera dynasty Salem’s most formidable and powerful family. We’ve seen EJ as an almost perfect replica of his father, with his schemes, his ruthlessness, and his undeniable charm. So what if, this time, fate plays an even crueler trick… and he actually becomes him?

Imagine a scenario more terrifying than Sami Brady’s worst nightmares: Stefano doesn’t return in a completely new body or a different face. Instead, he invades EJ’s very own physique – just as he once did with Steve “Patch” Johnson, transforming him into “Stano” in 2019, or his countless miraculous “resurrections” from the dead. And the actor chosen to portray this spectral possession? None other than James Scott, whose image is indelibly linked with the DiMera lineage in the minds of viewers.

This theory, though mere fan speculation, is currently raging through the “Days” community for several profound reasons. James Scott is familiar enough, and closely enough associated with the DiMera family, to make the feeling of “Stefano has returned” feel utterly authentic. Yet, Stefano’s possession of EJ opens up an entirely different, more complex, and challenging path for both the storyline and the acting. The history of “Days of Our Lives” has never shied away from science fiction elements, unbelievable body swaps, or resurrections from the grave. So why not re-enact one of Stefano’s classic ploys, but on a higher, more shocking, and more haunting level?

Consider the cost of love in such a high-stakes setting. Sami Brady, a strong woman perpetually torn between her love and hatred for the DiMera family, returns to Salem. She gazes into the eyes of the husband she deeply loved, the man with whom she shared countless trials and tribulations. But this time, that gaze is no longer EJ’s. Deep within those eyes lies the cunning, the ruthlessness, and the supreme intellect of… Stefano. This would unleash a horrific internal struggle between instinct, sweet memories, burning love, and terrifying obsession. A blended EJ-Stefano, possessing both EJ’s deadly charm and Stefano’s eerie, controlling nature. And a familiar Salem, under this potential reign, would find no one safe.

So, will James Scott truly return to reprise this iconic role? Scott once vowed “never to return” to daytime television, but the history of showbiz has proven time and again that “never” is often just temporary, especially when an iconic legacy role like Stefano DiMera is on the table. Could this be the “golden key,” an offer too compelling to refuse, prompting James to change his mind?

If you were a “Days of Our Lives” head writer, what would you do with this intriguing hypothesis? Would EJ truly be possessed? Or is the real Stefano still alive somewhere, subtly manipulating everything from the shadows? Or is this just the beginning of a “DiMera reset” with a new, even more terrifying generation of darkness?

The “Days” fan community is abuzz with endless debates. Who would you want to play the new Stefano if James Scott doesn’t return? And do you believe James Scott will break his “never, never, never” vow for this ultimate role?