 Stefano, however, managed to snatch EJ from Susan, raising him at "Maison Blanche" in New Orleans and sending him to English boarding schools.EJ Wells first appears as Sami Brady’s handsome new neighbor living across the hall.The growing chemistry between him and Samantha stopped abruptly as EJ was soon revealed to be the mysterious figure attacking Sami's family and his connection to Stefano was also discovered.