Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ DiMera’s Desperate Trip to Italy — Is Sydney Coming Home to Salem?

Few families in Days of Our Lives history carry the emotional weight, tragedy, and raw intensity of the DiMeras, and at the heart of their legacy lies a bond that has never truly been broken: EJ DiMera and his daughter, Sydney. Now, in the explosive 2026 era of Days, that bond is being tested like never before — and the outcome could permanently reshape Salem.

The question tearing through the fandom is simple, yet devastatingly complex: Will EJ bring Sydney back home?

It all begins with survival. EJ DiMera has just escaped one of the most harrowing ordeals of his life — the mass kidnapping that saw him and other DiMeras imprisoned in the infamous DiMera crypt. Locked away, surrounded by death and betrayal, EJ stared mortality in the face. Though he emerged alive, the psychological scars lingered. Power may have been reclaimed at DiMera Enterprises, but emotionally, EJ was far from whole.

Then came the phone call.

From thousands of miles away, Sydney’s trembling voice cut through EJ’s world like a blade. Panic-stricken and barely able to breathe, she revealed she’d learned about her father’s kidnapping. For Sydney, this wasn’t just shocking news — it was a trigger. Deep, unresolved trauma surged to the surface, unleashing full-blown panic attacks that left her terrified she might lose her father forever.

Sydney DiMera’s life has always been steeped in chaos. Born in secrecy in 2009, her earliest days were marked by deception, heartbreak, and one of the most infamous baby-switch storylines in soap history. Raised for a time by Nicole Walker while Sami Brady mourned a child she believed was dead, Sydney’s very existence was rooted in lies. When the truth finally exploded, it ignited custody wars, gunshots, kidnappings, and emotional devastation that shaped her childhood.

Despite everything, one constant remained: EJ’s unwavering love for his daughter.

So when Sydney broke down on the phone, EJ didn’t hesitate. He dropped everything — business battles, lingering enemies, unresolved threats — and booked the first flight to Italy. This wasn’t just a father checking on his child. This was a man racing against time to prevent his daughter from being consumed by fear.

Italy, often romanticized as a safe haven, now feels like a fragile illusion. While Sydney may be physically distant from Salem, emotional distance offers no protection from trauma. Sources hint that her panic attacks may be tied not only to EJ’s kidnapping but also to buried memories of her own infant abduction and the instability of growing up between two volatile parents.

When EJ arrives, the reunion is expected to be raw and emotional. Picture it: sunlit villas standing in stark contrast to Salem’s darkness as Sydney runs into her father’s arms, tears streaming, finally reassured that he’s alive. But comfort alone may not be enough.

Whispers suggest Sydney is struggling deeply in her current life. Rumors swirl of Sami Brady moving on — possibly with a new partner who may now serve as a stepfather figure. Could this new presence be clashing with Sydney’s fiery DiMera spirit? Could she feel misunderstood, displaced, or emotionally abandoned?

And then comes the dangerous temptation.

Salem.

To Sydney, Salem represents chaos — but also belonging. Her brother Johnny, her cousins, the DiMera mansion steeped in family history. A place where she doesn’t have to explain who she is or where she comes from. A place where her father truly understands her.

EJ, ever the protector, may see bringing Sydney back as the only way to truly help her heal. But the risks are staggering. Salem is a powder keg of old enemies, unresolved vendettas, and fresh threats. Kristen DiMera’s shadow still looms. Corporate warfare simmers. Romantic entanglements threaten to explode. And Sydney’s arrival could ignite jealousy among half-siblings and reopen wounds no one is prepared to face.

Most dangerously of all? Sami Brady.

If Sydney chooses her father, Sami’s wrath could be legendary. A custody war redux is not off the table — and fans are already buzzing with hopes of Allison Sweeney’s explosive return. Mother versus father. Love versus fear. Protection versus freedom.

Adding another layer of intrigue is the possibility of a SORAS’d Sydney. A teenage recast would open the door to romance, rebellion, and emotionally rich storylines that place Sydney at the center of Salem’s next generation. Her panic attacks could humanize the DiMeras in a way viewers haven’t seen before, showcasing EJ’s softer side as he learns that power means nothing if he can’t protect his child.

EJ’s journey to Italy is more than a visit — it’s a crossroads.

Will he return alone, reassured but heartbroken? Or will he walk through the DiMera mansion doors with Sydney by his side, setting off a chain reaction of joy, jealousy, and devastating consequences?

Days of Our Lives has always thrived on the idea that home is both sanctuary and battlefield. For Sydney DiMera, the choice could define her future — and for EJ, it could determine whether he truly puts his daughter’s safety above his legacy.

One thing is certain: Salem may have released its prisoners, but emotional captivity remains. And Sydney’s story might be the key to unlocking it all.

Stay tuned. Because if Sydney returns… nothing in Salem will ever be the same again. 🔥🕊️