In a twist more explosive than Salem has seen in years, rumors are swirling that young Rachel Black — yes, Kristen DiMera’s own daughter — may be behind the trigger that left EJ DiMera bloodied and fighting for his life. The question isn’t just who pulled the trigger anymore… it’s what will happen when Kristen finds out the answer may be her daughter.

Sources close to the situation describe a chilling detail: right before the gunshot rang out, EJ’s startled cry wasn’t “Who are you?” but “What are you doing?” That subtle line has ignited fierce speculation — EJ recognized the person who shot him. And who better fits that tragic bill than Rachel, his own niece?

A child of chaos raised in the shadows of DiMera secrets, Rachel had unrestricted access to the mansion and, some say, even to Kristen’s hidden firearm. But what could possibly drive her to such an act? Whispers point to the mysterious disappearance of Rachel’s grandmother — a vanishing Kristen blames squarely on EJ. If Rachel overheard a bitter argument between her mother and uncle, and absorbed Kristen’s pain and fury, could a child’s mind twist that into a desperate act of justice?

If Kristen uncovers the truth — that her daughter might have committed attempted murder — the emotional fallout will be seismic. Will she cover for Rachel, manipulate the truth, even destroy evidence? Or will guilt crack her steely resolve?

And if EJ survives… will he seek vengeance, or stay silent to protect the family name?

This bombshell could fracture the DiMeras like never before. One thing’s for sure: the storm is coming — and it has Kristen DiMera’s name written all over it. Stay tuned.