Get ready, Days of Our Lives fans, because Salem is about to be rocked to its core with a scandal that threatens to blow open one of the most twisted family secrets in recent memory. In a bombshell that could reshape the legacy of not only Johnny DiMera but the very foundation of the DiMera empire, Lucas Horton is rumored to be returning — and he’s not coming empty-handed. He brings with him shocking DNA test results that may prove Johnny is his son, not EJ’s.

Salem’s Brewing Storm

The question of Johnny’s true paternity has always been a murky affair in Salem. Official records and decades of belief have held that Johnny was the son of the infamous EJ DiMera, born to Sami Brady during one of the most dramatic chapters of her life. At the time, Sami was entangled in a love triangle with both EJ and Lucas — two men who represented vastly different versions of love, loyalty, and legacy.

Johnny, the twin brother of Allie Horton, was declared EJ’s son while Allie was said to belong to Lucas. A split that was “confirmed” through paternity testing — but in Days tradition, those results may have been manipulated by none other than Salem’s master of deception, the late Stefano DiMera.

The DNA Deception

The late Stefano’s obsession with preserving his bloodline has always led him to the most unethical extremes. Viewers suspect that Stefano may have bribed lab techs or outright falsified paternity reports to ensure Johnny was raised as a DiMera. If so, it means Johnny’s entire identity was constructed on a lie — and Lucas Horton may be the biological father.

The implications are seismic.

Lucas has been gone from Salem for some time, his exit shrouded in mystery. But now, he’s returning older, wiser, and armed with proof — potentially a DNA test done outside DiMera influence. His goal? To reclaim the son he believes was stolen from him by Stefano’s manipulation and EJ’s blind arrogance.

Johnny’s World Falls Apart

The timing couldn’t be more chaotic. Johnny is currently facing accusations of attempted murder against EJ. The evidence is strong — a weapon with his fingerprints, eyewitnesses, and a clear motive: revenge. Their relationship had deteriorated to the point of hatred after Johnny discovered he was conceived through coercion and control. That betrayal shattered what little trust they had left.

Now, Johnny sits in jail, wondering who he truly is — and that’s when Lucas drops the truth bomb.

He storms into the DiMera mansion, confronts EJ, and declares, “Johnny’s not your son. He’s mine.” At first, EJ laughs it off. But when Lucas slams down cold, hard proof — DNA results or even a long-buried confession from one of Stefano’s old allies — EJ’s composure starts to crack.

The Aftershocks

Johnny’s reaction to the revelation is intense. He’s been spiraling already due to his rocky relationship with EJ. Now, this bombshell tears down everything he thought he knew about his own identity. He questions every moment of his life, every decision shaped by being a DiMera. Could he actually be a Horton — the son of the man he thought was just his mother’s old flame?

As he tries to make sense of it all, Johnny’s future splinters into two paths. One leads to a potential reconciliation with Lucas, a man who truly loved Sami and may be the father Johnny always needed. The other path plunges deeper into darkness — a Johnny who embraces the chaos within, becoming colder, harder, more ruthless… more like a true DiMera.

Sami Stuck in the Middle

Caught between these two men once again is Sami Brady. She’s torn between the man who always stood by her (Lucas) and the father of the child she believed was EJ’s. The tension between her, EJ, and Lucas is about to explode, as old wounds resurface and new secrets threaten to tear the family apart.

But Sami may have secrets of her own. What if she always suspected the truth but was too afraid to go against the DiMeras? What if she was forced to remain silent?

EJ’s Counterattack

Don’t expect EJ to go down quietly. If Lucas’ claims threaten his legacy and position within the DiMera family, EJ will fight dirty. He might dig into Lucas’ past to discredit him, accuse him of falsifying the DNA results, or orchestrate a smear campaign to regain control. EJ has always been a master of manipulation, and the idea of losing his son — and being publicly humiliated — could push him over the edge.

Would EJ go as far as forging new test results? Or worse — target Lucas and Johnny in a last-ditch effort to keep his family name intact?

The War for Johnny

What begins as a simple paternity dispute evolves into a full-scale war. Lucas vs. EJ. DiMera vs. Horton. Legacy vs. truth.

This isn’t just about Johnny anymore — it’s about the heart and soul of Salem’s next generation. Johnny’s fate becomes a symbol of everything at stake: love, trust, power, and redemption.

Will Johnny accept Lucas and turn away from the DiMera name? Or will he resist the truth and cling to the identity he’s always known?

Redemption or Ruin?

This storyline offers Days of Our Lives a rich opportunity for emotional highs and devastating lows. We could see raw, powerful scenes as Johnny and Lucas bond for the first time. Flashbacks, memories, and heartfelt conversations about what could’ve been.

But there’s also the threat of Johnny going off the rails completely, unable to reconcile the lies he’s been told and the life he’s led. He could take after Stefano in more ways than one, especially if he feels betrayed by everyone around him — including Sami.

A Legacy in Flames?

As Lucas and EJ clash over Johnny, the DiMera family legacy is threatened like never before. A single DNA test could topple everything they’ve built. The name “DiMera” carries weight — but so does the truth. And in Salem, secrets have a way of surfacing when you least expect them.

Could this revelation spell the beginning of the end for EJ? Or will he double down and use every weapon in his arsenal to keep Johnny in his orbit?

One thing’s for sure: Lucas’ return isn’t just a homecoming — it’s a reckoning.