However, some fans tend to prefer the love stories that “DOOL” has cultivated over the years.
They’ve even made history together.
However, things haven’t been easy for the pair.
Lani’s friendship with JJ quickly turned into romance.
The truth about Lani’s pregnancy eventually came out and she and Eli decided to raise their child together.
However, tragedy struck when Julie was hospitalized with a heart condition.
Lani then left Salem heartbroken.
Lani found solace at a nunnery in Europe, where she became friends with Kristen DiMera.
The two later returned to Salem together and eventually exposed Gabi’s blackmail scheme.
Once Eli found out the truth, he and Lani reconciled and were quick to resume their romance.
Eli proposed to Lani again and the two were set to walk down the aisle.
In addition to their big baby news, Eli and Lani planned a July 4 wedding.
