In the new issue of Digest, Lamon Archey (ex-Mason, Y&R) shares his joy over being as Valerie Grant’s (Vanessa Williams) secret son, Eli. “His story hits close to my life and me,” says Archey. “So I was really excited to get that call that I would be Eli.” The actor feels his time at Y&R paved the way for him to come to Salem. “When I was at Y&R, it was a big learning experience for me,” he reflects. “I think that I was a little bit over my head. I don’t think that I was 100 percent ready.” To learn more about the DAYS newcomer, pick up the latest issue, on sale now.