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Kayla Brady is a character on Days of Our Lives. She made her first appearance on the soap in 1982. Kayla is one of the original members of the Brady family married to Steve Johnson, with whom the character is even a super-couple - one of the most beloved couples on the show.
Kayla was born as the daughter of Shawn Brady and Caroline Brady, and among her siblings are Roman, Kimberly Brady, Frankie, and Max Brady. With her husband Steve, Kayla has two children, Stephanie and Joey.
The character is still an active part of Days of Our Lives, featuring as a regular cast member on the series. Her most recent storyline involved administering an important DNA test. The test was instrumental in proving that "Abigail" was a con artist pretending to be someone she was not.
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What is Kayla Brady's story on Days of Our Lives? Plot lines over the years explored
Kayla was first introduced on Days of Our Lives in 1982. She was first referred to as Roman Brady's younger sister and took on a job as a nurse at the University Hospital. In 1986, Kayla met Steve Johnson while running her own low-income clinic on the riverfront.
Steve and Kayla had a tumultuous relationship in the show, initially starting with them running away together. This plot was followed by them getting married, divorced, and back together four times in total as of yet. Kayla even had an interesting first childbirth, giving birth to her daughter Stephanie on a court witness stand.
In 1992, Kayla decided to move to Los Angeles to start a new life for herself and her daughter. She returned to Salem in 2006, having completed a degree in medicine and working as a doctor. Here, she struggled to rebuild an equation with Steve after his memory loss, but the couple soon reunited happily.
In 2008, Kayla went through a rough pregnancy with her second child. She went into premature labor, with Joseph Johnson being delivered at 26 weeks. The baby was also briefly kidnapped by Stefano DiMera but returned to his parents the same year. In 2009, Steve and Kayla took some time off-screen to raise their son away from the chaos of Salem. However, the couple returned to Days of Our Lives again soon and have been on screen ever since.
Kayla has been an important part of the storyline ever since her introduction. She is now a senior doctor at the hospital, heading a team of doctors on her own. She has been involved in treating people like John Black, forming many bonds and friendships owing to her profession.
Most recently, Kayla was involved in the plot surrounding the fake "Abigail" on Days of Our Lives. Steve believed an imposter was trying to fool Chad DiMera by pretending to be his dead wife, Abigail Devereaux. To confirm this, he asked Kayla to perform a DNA test. Though initially hesitant, she did so and confirmed his theory. Steve and Kayla were a significant reason "Abigail's" plans could be revealed to Chad at last.
Audiences can watch Days of Our Lives streaming online via Peacock. New episodes of the soap are released on all weekdays.
