HISTORY REPEATS! DID RACHEL BLACK TAKE A PAGE FROM WILL HORTON’S PLAYBOOK AND SHOOT UNCLE EJ?

Salem is no stranger to shocking twists, but the latest bombshell has left viewers absolutely stunned! As EJ DiMera lies fighting for his life after being shot on April 3, all signs are pointing to one unexpected culprit – young Rachel Black!

That’s right, soap fans. It appears Kristen and Brady’s daughter might have followed in Will Horton’s footsteps by putting a bullet in her uncle. And let me tell you, the evidence is stacking up faster than bodies in the DiMera crypt!

THE SHOOTING THAT STUNNED SALEM

When EJ DiMera was shot in the DiMera mansion, the list of suspects seemed endless. After all, who HASN’T wanted to shoot a DiMera at some point? But the circumstances surrounding the shooting have left many convinced that little Rachel Black pulled the trigger.

Just moments before the shot rang out, EJ was heard saying, “What are you doing?” Not “Who are you?” or “What are you doing HERE?” – but simply “What are you doing?” This crucial detail suggests he wasn’t surprised by the person’s presence in his home, just by their actions. And who would have easier access to the DiMera mansion than his own niece who lives there?

FAMILY FEUD TURNS DEADLY

The motive? It’s pure DiMera drama at its finest! Recent episodes revealed EJ has been in a heated conflict with Kristen DiMera over the disappearance of Rachel Blake – the grandmother whom young Rachel was named after.

Sources reveal that little Rachel likely overheard a confrontation between her mother and uncle, where Kristen was demanding EJ return her mother. Can you imagine what must have gone through that child’s mind? Hearing that your uncle made your grandmother “disappear” would be traumatic for anyone, let alone a child with DiMera DNA!

Taking matters into her own vengeful hands – just like a true DiMera – Rachel possibly stole her mother’s gun and decided Uncle EJ needed to pay for what he’d done to her grandmother. Talk about family loyalty!

LIKE UNCLE, LIKE NEPHEW… LIKE GRAND-NIECE?

If this theory proves correct, it would create an eerie parallel to one of Salem’s most shocking moments from years ago. Longtime viewers will remember when young Will Horton shot EJ DiMera as a child. History repeating itself? In Salem, it’s practically guaranteed!

The similarities are striking. Both shooters were children. Both had family members in conflict with EJ. And both shootings sent shockwaves through Salem’s elite families. Is this a coincidence or brilliant storytelling that connects generations of Salem’s complex history?

THE RED HERRINGS SWIMMING IN SALEM’S POND

Of course, there are other suspects. Ava Vitali was suspiciously seen discarding a gun before skipping town – but honestly? That feels way too obvious. Since when has Salem ever given us the most logical answer?

Then there’s Johnny, who was seen taking Roman’s gun. But would he really shoot his own father? The DiMera family is dysfunctional, but that would be extreme even by their standards!

These potential suspects feel like classic soap opera misdirection. They’re practically screaming, “Look at me, I’m guilty!” while the real culprit flies under the radar – or in this case, barely reaches the height requirement for most roller coasters.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? THE DIMERA-BLACK FALLOUT

If Rachel did pull the trigger, the fallout will be explosive. Will Kristen take the fall to protect her daughter? Will Brady swoop in to rescue them both? And what about EJ? If he survives, will he press charges against his own niece, or use this as leverage against Kristen?

My sources tell me Kristen might confess to the shooting herself, leading to yet another dramatic rescue operation by Brady. Because nothing brings these two toxic lovebirds together quite like a crisis! It’s as predictable as amnesia after a car crash, but we’re here for it anyway!

There’s also speculation that EJ might recover and, being the opportunist he is, use this situation to blackmail Kristen. Imagine him threatening to call Child Protective Services unless he’s named CEO of DiMera Enterprises! That would be classic EJ manipulation.

THE ULTIMATE SOAP TWIST

One thing is certain – if Rachel is the shooter, she’ll likely escape any serious consequences. Either she’ll be sent away to an off-screen boarding school (only to return years later as a troubled teen with a vendetta), or her powerful parents will move heaven and earth to protect her.

After all, this is Salem, where attempted murder charges have a way of disappearing faster than characters who fall down elevator shafts! And let’s be honest – with DiMera blood running through her veins and Kristen as her mother, is anyone really surprised that Rachel might be showing signs of becoming Salem’s next villain?

The truth about who shot EJ DiMera will undoubtedly be revealed in dramatic fashion in the coming weeks. Until then, I’ll be glued to my screen, popcorn in hand, ready for whatever shocking twists and turns lie ahead.

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