Days of Our Lives’ Conner Floyd on Chad: “He Kind of Spirals Away”
Salem may be no stranger to the impossible, but for Chad DiMera, hope could be the very thing that breaks him.
Since stepping into the role of Chad DiMera, Conner Floyd has quickly found his footing in Salem’s ever-shifting emotional landscape. While the character has only recently re-emerged onscreen, the drama surrounding him hasn’t slowed down—in fact, it’s intensifying in deeply personal ways.
At the center of Chad’s current storyline is a powerful emotional conflict: his inability to let go of his late wife, Abigail Deveraux. And now, with the shocking return of his sister Lexie Carver from the dead, that grief is evolving into something far more dangerous—hope.
Chad’s Heart Still Belongs To Abigail
Despite new connections forming in Salem—most notably with Cat Greene, played by AnnaLynne McCord—Chad remains emotionally tethered to Abigail, portrayed by Marci Miller.
Their love story has long been one of Days of Our Lives’ most enduring and tragic romances. Abigail’s death left a permanent scar on Chad, one he has tried—but ultimately failed—to heal.
Now, according to Floyd, that wound is reopening.
In comments shared through veteran journalist Stephanie Sloane’s “Soap Steph’s Daytime Dish” newsletter, Floyd revealed that Chad’s emotional state is becoming increasingly unstable as he wrestles with the possibility—however unlikely—that Abigail could return.
Lexie’s Return Changes Everything
The catalyst for Chad’s internal spiral is the miraculous resurrection of his sister, Lexie Carver, played by Nikki Crawford.
In Salem, death has never been entirely permanent. Lexie’s return serves as a powerful reminder of that reality, reigniting long-buried questions in Chad’s mind.
If Lexie can come back… why not Abigail?
It’s a question that refuses to let go of him.
Floyd explains that once the idea takes hold, Chad cannot shake it. What begins as a fleeting thought quickly transforms into an all-consuming obsession.
A Dangerous Obsession Takes Hold
According to Floyd, Chad’s emotional journey is not one of quiet reflection—it’s a full descent into fixation.
“He’s stuck on it,” Floyd shared. “The idea gets in his head, and he locks in.”
That fixation begins to manifest in his interactions with those closest to him. Chad starts questioning family members, searching for answers that may not exist. He turns to Theo Carver (played by Tyler Joseph Andrews), hoping for insight. He presses EJ DiMera, portrayed by Dan Feuerriegel, looking for confirmation, reassurance—anything that might validate his hope.
But what he finds instead is uncertainty.
And that uncertainty only deepens his emotional instability.
Love That Refuses To Let Go
At its core, Chad’s struggle is not about logic—it’s about love.
Floyd emphasizes that Chad had, at one point, found a fragile sense of peace regarding Abigail’s death. He had accepted the loss, even if that acceptance came with pain.
But hope changes everything.
“The peace in his mind that he’s made with this kind of comes unbroken,” Floyd explained. “The fact that she might be able to come back… he’s so bent on it.”
That shift—from acceptance to possibility—creates a dangerous emotional loop. Chad begins to believe not just that Abigail could return, but that she will.
And when belief replaces reality, the consequences can be devastating.
Cat And Chad: A Complicated Connection
While Chad’s heart remains with Abigail, his growing dynamic with Cat Greene introduces another layer of complexity.
Cat, a mysterious figure with her own complicated past, has already proven herself to be more than meets the eye. Her connection with Chad carries emotional tension, intrigue, and a sense of unpredictability.
Yet, Chad’s inability to move forward emotionally raises an important question: can he truly open himself to someone new while still clinging to the past?
The answer, at least for now, appears to be no.
Even as sparks fly between Chad and Cat, Abigail’s presence looms large—an invisible force shaping every decision Chad makes.
Salem’s History Of The Impossible
Of course, in Salem, the line between life and death has always been blurred.
From presumed deaths to shocking resurrections, the town has built a legacy on the unexpected. Characters returning from the dead is not just a trope—it’s a tradition.
That history is precisely what fuels Chad’s belief.
Because in Salem, “impossible” rarely means “never.”
But just because something can happen doesn’t mean it will.
The Reality Chad Must Face
As Chad’s emotional spiral deepens, the looming question becomes unavoidable: what happens when reality sets in?
While anything is technically possible in Salem, current storylines suggest that Abigail’s return is not imminent. And that leaves Chad facing a painful truth—one he may not be ready to accept.
Hope, in this case, may not be healing.
It may be harmful.
If Chad continues down this path, refusing to let go of the possibility, he risks losing more than just his emotional stability. He risks alienating those around him, damaging new relationships, and trapping himself in a cycle of grief that never truly ends.
A Storyline Rooted In Emotional Truth
What makes this arc particularly compelling is its emotional authenticity.
Chad’s struggle reflects a very real human experience: the inability to let go of someone deeply loved. The “what if” questions, the longing, the refusal to fully accept loss—these are universal emotions, amplified through Salem’s heightened reality.
Floyd’s portrayal leans into that vulnerability, offering a version of Chad that is raw, conflicted, and deeply human.
What Comes Next For Chad?
As Days of Our Lives continues to unfold, Chad’s journey promises to remain one of the show’s most emotionally gripping storylines.
Will he find a way to let go and move forward?
Will his connection with Cat evolve into something meaningful—or collapse under the weight of unresolved grief?
Or will Salem, once again, defy expectations and deliver the impossible?
For now, one thing is certain:
Chad DiMera is standing at the edge of hope—and the fall could be devastating.