I could have done without, but I liked E.J.’s role in it because he wasn’t only helping Sami, but he was going to bat for Marlena, even more than for Sami, and I thought the way he handled that screwball, Carlos or whatever his name was, was comedic and yet very smart of him to make it appear to that whacko that Sami did, indeed, do him a favor, and it worked like a charm. And, no, I don’t think anyone else could have handled it, because as soon as this nut job brought up Sami Brady, anybody else would have been practically crucifying her, just as everyone does everywhere, except E.J., who actually is in love with this woman. Too bad it will probably all hit the fan and will be used as an exit storyline for AS. Hate that part!