Salem is about to be rocked by a jaw-dropping twist as the fight for survival takes an unexpected turn. The infamous memory-erasing drug CRS-17 is back in play, and this time, its effects could change everything. With high stakes and dangerous confrontations, the battle between Rafe and EJ reaches its climax in a shocking way that leaves one man permanently altered.

The powerful drug, developed by Dr. Rolf, was originally intended to wipe away memories temporarily, but this upgraded version is far more potent—and potentially irreversible. Kristen, always scheming to keep control over her enemies, had a master plan to use the drug against Rafe, ensuring he would forget everything he had uncovered. But as the situation spirals out of control, things don’t go as planned.

Kristen and EJ arrive at their hideout, intending to wipe Rafe’s mind clean. However, chaos erupts when Rafe fights back with everything he has. Desperate to keep his memories intact, he launches a brutal attack on EJ, leading to a violent struggle. As the battle rages on, Kristen frantically tries to keep things under control, but it’s too late. In the heat of the moment, the unthinkable happens—EJ is accidentally injected with CRS-17.

The fallout is immediate. EJ collapses, and as the drug takes hold, his memories begin to slip away. The once-powerful DiMera finds himself in a vulnerable state, unable to recall who he is, who his enemies are, or even the influence he once held. The ramifications are enormous—not just for EJ but for the entire DiMera family. Without his memories, EJ is no longer the ruthless strategist who dominated Salem. He’s lost, confused, and at the mercy of those around him.

Kristen is left reeling. She had intended for Rafe to suffer, but now her own ally is the one who’s been wiped clean. The power dynamics in Salem shift dramatically as EJ struggles to piece together his fractured mind. Meanwhile, Rafe, despite being battered and bruised, manages to escape, determined to reclaim his life and expose the dark secrets Kristen tried to bury.

What happens next? With EJ’s mind erased, will he become a pawn in someone else’s game? Will he ever regain his memories, or is the powerful DiMera empire about to crumble? And how will Kristen adapt now that her own plan has backfired in such a devastating way?

The drama is only just beginning, and Salem will never be the same again. Stay tuned—this twist is one that no one saw coming!