Days of our Lives: Marlena Gets Shocking Inheritance in Stefano’s Evil Will!

Days of Our Lives stuns as Marlena Evans (Dirdre Hall) is on the list of people invited to the upcoming reading of Stefano DiMera‘s (Joseph Mascolo) will. And EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) was a little surprised that Marlena’s listed as a beneficiary now. But it kind of makes sense.

So, the question is, what will Dr. Evans inherit from her former tormentor Stefano? And I got to tell you, I wasn’t surprised when EJ vented to Cat Green (AnnaLynne McCord) about the codicil that named Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) as the executor. And added Marlena as one of Stefano’s beneficiaries. Let’s talk about the shockers ahead.

EJ Discovers Changes to Stefano’s Will on Days of Our Lives

So, recently EJ’s been preparing for the family gathering so they can read Patriarch Stefano’s long delayed will, the one that as far as he knows was drafted many years ago. EJ thought he knew exactly what was in that will. So he was pretty pleased. But now it seems like EJ was privy to an earlier version of his father Stefano’s will. And doesn’t know what is in the latest one.

So, EJ’s assistant Cat has been working these past few weeks to set up the family gathering at the DiMera mansion for the will reading. And EJ warned Cat from the start that the event is going to be chaotic. And seems like the chaos has already started.

When EJ went to probate court, that’s when he found out his nephew Theo had replaced him as the executor of Stefano’s will. And of course, Lexie Carver‘s (Nikki Crawford) only son, Theo, was very close to his nonno Stefano. And the Phoenix always felt guilty about Lexie’s death. Because Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) kidnapped and trapped her in the tunnels where she was exposed to tumor-causing toxins that took her life.

So, it was one of Stefano’s final wishes that Lexie be revived someday. And that’s about to happen. It makes sense that Stefano would want his sweet daughter Lexie’s son to oversee his will and act as executor to make sure everybody gets their bequest. Because EJ’s not always above board. And that includes Stefano’s bequest to Marlena Evans, who I’m guessing probably doesn’t want anything that Stefano might have left her.

Marlena Added as a Beneficiary on DOOL

And the executor change wasn’t the only news that EJ got during the quick meeting with the estate attorneys when he went over to probate court. That’s when he found out Marlena was added to the latest version of Stefano’s will as a beneficiary. So decades ago, as you know, he claimed Marlena as his queen of the night.

So, honestly, it shouldn’t be a real surprise that Stefano would include Marlena in his last will and testament since Stefano had an obsessive crush on Marlena for way too long. And if you’ve been watching for decades, you know that that’s what led to her first demonic possession.

Days Twist: Stefano Still Fixated on Marlena?

So, Stefano including Marlena as a beneficiary in his last will and testament is a classic soapy very DiMera twist. And it could be seen as him making a gesture of peace to Marlena from beyond the grave. You know some effort by Stefano to redeem himself posthumously in her eyes. But maybe not.

It could be down to his lingering fixation on Marlena that probably lasted until his deathbed. You know, maybe Stefano made this gesture to prove that even if he’s passed on, his love for Marlena is eternal and will never die. Creepy, right? Sounds like something he would do more so than Stefano seeking redemption in the end.

So, remember at Stefano’s memorial earlier this year, after Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) and Theo and the others found his bones in the crypt. And Rafe identified them, when Marlena said her last goodbye to the Phoenix, her candles suddenly extinguished. So, sort of like Stefano was communicating with Marlena from beyond the grave. And now with the upcoming family gathering, we know Stefano is not done with Marlena. Not by a long shot.

What Could Stefano Have Left Marlena?

So, let’s talk about exactly what Stefano left Marlena in his will and what it could mean. And of course, there is the question of whether she will even accept it. So, first, the most obvious thing that Stefano could have bequeathed her is a big pile of cash that he left to Marlena or some sort of trust fund called the Queen of the Night trust that she can use at her discretion.

Now, we know that Stefano was incredibly wealthy from legitimate business. And also from some very shady DiMera dealings. So, he could have honestly left Marlena millions of dollars, possibly as compensation for the years of pain and suffering that he caused Marlena and her family. Or, you know, in an ickier fashion, maybe Stefano left Marlena a big bunch of Benjamins as a way to provide for the woman he was so obsessed with even after his death on Days of our Lives.

Days of our Lives: Will Marlena Accept?

Now, I would say that ordinarily Marlena probably wouldn’t accept money from Stefano. But if it’s a trust that can be used for the hospital or the clinic or something philanthropic or charitable that Marlena can, you know, direct the money to, she might accept it. Another option is Stefano might have left Marlena something personal or symbolic that’s tied to her twisted history with Stefano.

You know, he may have left Marlena an elegant piece of jewelry to remind her of the Queen of the Night masquerade era. If you remember in the past, he gave her that pearl necklace. There was that black diamond pen, a bunch of other extravagant gifts over the many years that he was fixated with Marlena.

It’s also possible that Stefano left Marlena something like a rare first edition of One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. You know, the book Stefano used as part of his mind control over Marlena. Then again, Stefano could have left her one of his many properties in Salem or overseas, the DiMera Island.

Or you know, he could have amended his will. And gave Marlena a shareholder stake in DiMera Enterprises or even a seat on the board. Or in a sick twist, Stefano might have left Marlena something related to John Black‘s (Drake Hogestyn) memory. Because he was Stefano’s pawn for so many years.

One Last Mind Game From Beyond The Grave on DOOL

So whatever he’s left Marlena, I’m going to guess that it feels like another of Stefano’s mind games. One last one from beyond the grave, you know. And the bequest could have conditions that would keep Marlena close to the DiMeras or ensure that she will never forget Stefano as long as she lives. I’m sure that he’d be thrilled to live rent-free in Marlena’s head for all eternity. So, I could see him pulling a classic Stefano move that he might have considered romantic as a gesture towards Marlena. But in reality is just super unsettling.

And I expect the executor change over to Theo and the bequest to Marlena are not the only shockers that we’re going to get with this will. We know that Tony DiMera is back for the will reading. Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) just got back in town with a new face. So, everybody’s on hand that they need to do this reading.

I expect EJ is going to have several shockers coming his way by the time all the details are revealed. And of course, all these bequests will spark maximum drama for May sweeps. And we all know Stefano’s gifts were never just gifts. There’s always strings attached and these bequests are likely going to be the same.