EJ has an accident that leaves him permanently impotent. This leaves his character without the ability to father any more children so he leaves the show.
all DNA tests done in the past five years turn out to be wrong. Johnny is Lucas’s son, Parker really is Dan’s son, EJ is John’s son and it is revealed that Salem is not the place to get DNA tests done.
Sonny and Will join the military together and leave Salem.
Since Kate refuses to sign divorce papers, Stefano seeks a permanent solution. He has EJ develop a poison that is virtually untraceable and poisons Kate. The only thing the coroner can come up with is a massive heart attack. Even though Sami detests Kate, she is heartbroken over the hurt her children and Lucas are feeling. She is there for them. Her caring attitude along with Sami and Lucas about to be grandparents draws them together. Eventually, guilt overwhelms EJ and he confesses then grabs a police offier’s gun and shoots himself fatally.