Story concept: EJ comes back after being away since the night Sydney was conceived, only no one knew he was gone! A double has been living his life and ruining it. With his trusty best friend and cousin Kaitan he comes back just in time!

A/N: This is just a way for me to erase that horrible story line in 2011 from 2008 until when everything was coming down on EJ. So I hope you can enjoy this little journey. It might be long it might be short (I want it to go kind of fast), but the journey, I hope you will enjoy

The Forgotten and Lost Time

Chapter 1: The Reveal

Dimera Living room

Scene: All has been revealed and everyone wants an explanation from EJ. All eyes are on him, those eyes include Bo, Hope, Faux Rafe, Rafe, Taylor, Stefano and most importantly Samantha. She is just staring wishing that this was a nightmare she would soon wake up from. It seemed like it would never end with this battle against EJ and herself. Why would he do this to her and their children? Ali was terrified by that imposter and had nightmares, and how is it that I couldn't tell the difference between the real and fake Rafe? That makes me hate him even more, and now that idiot slut Taylor is demanding he explain it to her and he looks like he is almost going to concede. I have no clue what the attraction to her is. I mean who can respect a woman who willingly helps her sister's husband cheat on her with herself no less? Wait does that make me a hypocrite with what I did with Austen? Whatever this has nothing to do with that.

Taylor: EJ tell me you had nothing to do with this, PLEASE?

Bo: Yeah junior tell her you didn't do it!

Rafe: Tell them you didn't have me locked up in your basement for weeks you monster!

Sami: Yeah tell her you didn't scare your children with this monster you put in my house you BASTARD?!

"EJ" is about to sound off on his defense when suddenly there are red laser dots everywhere and men in black swat uniforms come barging in through the front door, and patio doors making Sami and Rafe get down on the floor with their hands behind their heads. They are yelling at everyone to not move and then when the room is secured they tell everyone to get on their knees with their hands behind their heads.

Agent Ptomaly: Alright the room is secure sir, you can enter.

He states in a deep English accent.

EJ: Thank you agent for your assistance it has been a pleasure working with you.

Sami cannot believe her eyes as well as everyone else. Because standing in the room were two EJ's. Stefano looking on in confusion cannot believe his eyes as well. Bo and Hope are trying to figure out how they can arrest them both. Rafe is annoyed that Sami is being so affected by this little event. Faux Rafe is even more scared with all the guns in the room. Taylor is about to burst out in tears. Faux EJ is scared and furious knowing the gig is up and he will most likely be dead by the end of the week.

A woman comes up and stands beside EJ wearing all black as is EJ. He surveys the room locking eyes with Samantha, then looking at his Father who looks like he is about to go into shock. Bo and Hope look like they are trying to spin this, and the current husband of his wife is looking at me as if he knows me, but I guess he thinks he does, so whatever.

Kaitan: EJ are you ready for this, it looks like these people's heads are about explode if they don't get an explanation soon; look over there. Is that your imitation?

EJ: I believe so.

Without warning EJ goes over and grabs the imposter by the neck and throws him to the ground as he pummels him repeatedly. It takes three agents to get EJ off of the guy. Kai can't help but to snicker a little bit.

EJ: What's so funny Kai, you thought that was funny?

He says grinning at her.

Kai: Yes I think your display was funny EJ. Just save some of the guy for interrogation ok.

He nods and then takes off his black leather gloves and goes and stands in front of his father. He just looks at him trying to see if he had some hand in that fucker and the people backing him, in the scheme to take over his life and leave him to die alone with no one.

Stefano: I had no clue my son I promise!

EJ: I believe you, for some reason I believe you. Agent you can take that thing and leave if you wish.

Agent Ptomaly: Yes sir, we will inform you of our progress soon. Men gather up the fresh meat and put him in chains, like he deserves. It was a pleasure Kai to have been in your presence.

Kai: You sly cat, we'll meet again I am sure Agent.

He turns and leaves with the cargo and Taylor comes up to EJ and looks at him in confusion.

Taylor: Is it really you?

EJ looks down at her in confusion as to who she is, why she is so close to him.

EJ: Since I have no clue who you are I have no clue who you think I could be.

Sami seems as though she has been knocked out of her haze and gets up and slowly walks over to EJ and touches his face with a tear coming down her face.

Sami: Where have you been and why did they take you from us!?

EJ: We will speak later on about this, wife. I have missed you and our children, I would like to see them soon and erase that monster from their minds as soon as possible. Could you tell me who this woman is starring a hole in my head?

Sami: She is the sister of Nicole and you- I mean your imposter has been cheating on Nicole with her, and left Nicole for her.

EJ just bursts out laughing as though he can't believe his ears. He would never have been with Nicole she was just a means to get Samantha jealous nothing else. This Taylor was cute but way to thin and just not his type.

EJ: I apologize Miss Walker, but there is no way we would have ever been if had been here. Samantha how long was "I" dating Nicole for?

Sami: "You" were married twice actually and are trying to divorce her right now to be with Taylor.

EJ just shakes his head.

EJ: Every time I hear that it just won't stick. I cannot believe you all didn't think something was wrong with the mere idea of me giving up on you Samantha after everything, I had wanted for us. I guess that is what they were counting on. I want you to meet someone Samantha. Her name is Kaitan Sole Gardinyere, my best friend and cousin.

Samantha blew out a breath of relief when he said she was his cousin.

Kai: Don't worry Sami we're not kissing cousins, yuck! Ha-ha, anyway it is a pleasure to finally meet you Samantha!

Sami: It's a pleasure to meet you to. You knew that your imposter did that?

EJ: There's not much I don't know, sweetheart, but I surely did not know that "I" was dating Miss Walker here. On another note can anyone tell me why there is two of your husband over there?

Hope: Can you explain why there are two of you?

EJ: As I told Samantha I will explain that later at my new residence at 4281 Wuthering Lane not far from here at 7 tonight I will expect you all there, except of course your fake husband Samantha, ha!

Sami couldn't believe he just made a joke about that, but then it dawned on her the other guy had become very serious and had none of EJ's humor. So all she could do was smile in awe at him. As she appraised him she noticed his attire. He was dressed in all black. He had on a nice tailed designer suit, black linen dress shirt, black silk tie and onyx and platinum cufflinks and to top it off black leather dress shoes so shinny you could see your face in them. As she looked back up at him she noticed his trimmed to perfection beard that just made him even sexier; he must have caught me looking him over because he was smiling at me with that distinctively EJ stare that could just make my panties melt and evaporate in mere seconds.

EJ: Samantha is there something you see that you like or do I have a stain on my Armani?

Sami: No, no stain. I just haven't seen you dressed this way in such a long time, it looks good.

EJ just smiles at her and comes up close to her and whispers in her ear.

EJ: I'm glad you like it sweetheart. I have to ask something of you. Is it true that you shot that fucker in the head because he said he was going to take the kids and run darling?

Sami looks up and searches his eyes for any anger and just sees the dancing with amusement at her.

Sami: Well I don't feel bad about that anymore.

They are just smiling at each other and everyone is trying to understand what they are talking about. Rafe is scowling so much it looks like it could do permanent damage to his face. Bo and Hope still can't believe EJ has been a victim in all this and still want to arrest him for what the other guy did. Taylor just has this dumb jealous look on her face like she is thinking of maybe trying to start something with the real EJ since the other guy was a bust. Faux Rafe has decided to take a nap since no one cares that he's there anymore thankfully. Stefano is for once in his life truly dumbfounded having not known that his son was not his son and had been gone, taken form his family and had probably unspeakable things done to his person and he would find out and make them pay, and they would pay dearly. Then he thinks he might have to thank Samantha for almost killing the imposter, for if she would have succeeded his son may have come home sooner. He would have to gift her something from Hermes and soon. Kaitan is just looking on at the two love birds wondering how quick Sami can chunk that Rafe dude the deuce and recommit to EJ and live happily ever after tee-hee!

EJ: As much as I am loving this I have to go set up for tonight at my new estate. Remember 4281 Wuthering Lane my love please be there with the children and invite the whole Brady and Kiriakis clans as well so I only have to explain this once, hmm, what do you think sweetheart?

Sami: I think that would be a good idea, and I will definitely have the children there for you to see. Have you seen a picture of Sydney at all?

EJ looks sad and looks down at his shoes. Sami sees he is hurting and hugs him in front of everyone not caring what they will think!

EJ: No I haven't I have been waiting to see her in person and now I can and will!

Sami: Yes you will! You will never be parted from them again, I promise EJ!

EJ: I believe you Samantha, but like I said I, well we have to leave. Please be there tonight at 7 pm sharp all of you, except, well you know not you.

He points at faux Rafe who is starting to wake up from his nap all confused and groggy.

EJ kisses Sami on the cheek and he and Kai bid them adieux and feel confident in seeing them later that night. Sami can still feel his kiss on her cheek and wants to run after him and kiss him properly but restrains herself for she knows she will see him later that night and will look her best for her love!

_~_ Next time the explanation and a decision!

P.S.: I had to write this I have been thinking of this since last year, so it was time I wrote it down to see if you guys will enjoy it. Let me know!