Salem, Massachusetts, has been home to some of daytime TV's most enduring love stories and heart-wrenching dramas. But few characters have had a journey as tumultuous as JJ Deveraux, the son of "Days of Our Lives" power couple, Jennifer Horton and Jack Deveraux. JJ's journey from troubled teen to heroic EMT has been filled with twists, turns, and enough heartbreak to fill a soap opera library.
From Troubled Teen to Hero
JJ's introduction to Salem viewers came in 2004, but it was his 2013 return as a teenager that truly captured our attention. He arrived with a rebellious streak and a past riddled with trouble. Expelled from boarding school for drug-related incidents, JJ quickly made a splash, much to the chagrin of his mother and her new boyfriend, Dr. Daniel Jonas. He went through a series of missteps, from dealing drugs to stealing from the hospital, making viewers wonder if he would ever turn his life around.
Love and Loss: A Journey of the Heart
Through it all, JJ's heart always seemed to be in the right place. He fell in love with Paige Larson, but his past demons threatened to derail their romance.
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