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daytimeroyaltyonline.com/topic/8541642/1/SOW: Stefano Rejects EJ/Abigail comforts Chad; July 19th issue
SOW: Stefano Rejects EJ!Stefano blames EJ for the mess with the imposter and claims Chad is his only son.
EJ's rough week begins with Taylor, who demands to know if the accusations against him are true: Did he kidnap Rafe and replace him with an imposter who murdered her mom? EJ swears that the things being said about him are all lies. Next, Johnny witnesses a heated confrontation between EJ and Rafe. EJ is devastated when Johnny turns to Rafe for comfort. Finally, Stefano blasts EJ, furious that the double is poised to tell the police everything about their involvement. "Poor Elvis," chuckles Joseph Mascolo (Stefano). "All of his ideas have gone in the toilet."
Stefano means business when he cuts EJ in favor of Chad. "It's interesting that Stefano is focusing his attention on his other son," notes Mascolo. "He has enjoyed taking Chad under is wind, so to speak. He likes the idea of [shaping him]."
Later, Stefano has a change of heart. The Dimera patriarch assures EJ that they'll beat their problems together. "I guess that one of the reasons why folds hang in there with Stefano is because they see both sides to this man," observes Mascolo. "In other words, if you're a tough guy, you must also have vulnerability. But when Stefano wants to get tough, he knows how to do it and he has the resources to do it."
Will Stefano and EJ find a way out of their latest jam?
Credit: Forbidden Love
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SOW: Abigail Comforts ChadWhen Chad learns the truth about Stefano and EJ's involvement in Rafe's kidnapping, Abigail is there to support him.
The action begins with Chad witnessing an ugly scene between Stefano and EJ, wherein Stefano chooses Chad over EJ. Chad is appalled by Stefano's rash actions, but EJ is indifferent. "Chad is really wondering about this family he's gotten involved with," notes Casey Jon Deidrick (Chad).
Later, the rumors about Stefano and EJ replacing Rafe with an imposter trickle down to Chad. He and Lexie arrive at the DiMera mansion, anxious to learn the truth. Lexie wants to confront Stefano, but Kate insists it doesn't matter if the rumors are true or not; the important thing is that the Dimeras stick together. Lexie interprets that as an answer. Alone with Chad, Lexie reminds her new brother that he doesn't have to accept his new life with the DiMeras. "Chad is torn," admits Deidrick. "The Dimeras are the only family that he's really known, the only family that has accepted him."
Next, Kate pressures Chad and urges him not to abandon his father. "Chad feels very loyal to Stefano because he's been a father to him," says Deidrick.
Soon after, Chad confronts EJ and askes if it's true that he and Stefano are involved with the Rafe imposter. EJ hesitates answering, which troubles Chad. EJ explodes and confirms Chad's suspicion that Stefano was involved. "It breaks Chad's heart," previews Deidrick. Chad accuses EJ of destroying the family and runs out.
Abigail finds an upset Chad. Chad assumes that Abigail has heard the news about Stefano and EJ. "Chad feels bad because all along, Abigail has been warning him about the DiMeras," Deidrick points out.
Abigail is supportive of Chad, and vents about her own screwed-up family. "It's another thing they have in common," asserts Deirdrick. The young couple realize that, despite their dysfunctional families, they still have each other.
