“Days of Our Lives” viewers know that the character of Joey Johnson is no stranger to drama.
Later, he was kidnapped by one of Salem’s biggest villains, Stefano DiMera.
When Kayla finally returned to Salem, she brought Joey back with her, as Soap Central reported.
However, things between Steve and Kayla were rocky at that point.
Joey opted to leave boarding school and set out to find his father.
When Joey and Steve finally reunited, they came home to Salem to see Kayla.
However, trouble was just around the corner for the Johnson family.
Steve and Ava had a past relationship that she never really moved on from.
Ava seemed obsessed with splitting up Steve and Kayla and decided to target their son, Joey Johnson.
Joey began working with Ava under false pretenses not knowing what her true plans were.
Eventually, Ava kidnapped Kayla and held her prisoner.
Ava refused to give Steve his wife’s location unless he slept with her.
Joey eventually snapped and did the unthinkable amid his anger.
He claimed it was self-defense and was given no jail time.
Joey told Tripp the truth about what really happened to his mother and then turned himself into the police.
Joey went to prison in 2017 (perSoaps in Depth).
