This technique has been dubbed “SORAS” or “Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome.”
He was also briefly abducted by Salem villain Stefano DiMera shortly after his birth.
Steve and Joey eventually reunited and Steve brought his son home to Salem to be with Kayla.
Joey didn’t know Ava’s real identity and ended up falling in love with her.
When he learned the truth he lost control and murdered Ava by smothering her with a pillow.
He was put in prison for murder in 2017.
