Salem this week falls into a rare state of chaos when Marlena Evans suddenly falls seriously ill, causing a chain reaction from the DiMera family.

Marlena is Salem’s “spiritual pillar”, but the moment she falls, EJ – the man who is always strong and sharp – completely loses his composure. The usual cold EJ is gone.

This week, EJ is truly panicking: he runs from hospital to home, from one call to another, looking for every doctor just to hear one sentence: “We don’t know the cause yet.”

The scene that makes fans choke up the most is when EJ sits next to the hospital bed, holds Marlena’s hand and says like a beggar: “I can’t lose my mother…”

In the dim light of the hospital room, Marlena tries to open her eyes but is deeply exhausted. Spoilers suggest that her condition isn’t a simple one – it could be related to the stress of the previous attack or even the work of some force that wants to weaken the DiMera family.

EJ – so stressed – starts to lose his temper with both the doctor and his family, leaving Johnny worried and Chanel confused. This episode captures the moment EJ loses his “steel shell” and reveals the soft heart of a man who is afraid of losing the person he loves most.

Rumors are spreading in Salem: is this a serious illness, a hidden threat, or the return of an old grudge? The answer may come later in the week – when Marlena suddenly calls out someone’s name… leaving EJ speechless.