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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Paul Signs Off In Salem With Tearjerker Goodbye
As they say, “all good things must come to an end”, and on Tuesday’s episode of Days of our Lives, viewers watched a tear-filled and emotional goodbye as actor Christopher Sean, who played the role of Paul Narita for over four years with such dignity and grace, exited the series in his final episode.
It all comes about after Paul is heartbroken to learn, thanks to Brady (Eric Martsolf) who could not lie to him anymore, that Will is still in love with Sonny. And after calling things off with Will and setting him “free”, Paul asks Brady to come by his apartment to inform him that he is leaving Salem. Brady is certain that Paul will “find love again.”
Later, Paul’s dad, John Black (Drake Hogestyn), arrives and learns the heartbreaking news that Paul had decided to move back to San Francisco to be near his mom, and because there is a top-notch rehab facility to help him get back on his feet and walk again.
John asks his son: “Are you sure that you are doing all this for the right reasons?” Paul says he is not running away, but adds: “It would be hard for me to be here in Salem with Will and Sonny back together and all that. But mostly I could be with my mom, who I really, really miss, and I could be hopeful because I could probably walk again someday.”
After looking up the clinic on the internet with Brady and Paul, John concludes this is the best situation for his son. “I need to get back on my feet again, in more ways that one,: Paul says. When John asks when he is headed out, Paul reveals now. An emotional John is filled with tears at having to saying goodbye to the son he never knew he had until a few years ago.
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Paul says to John in a tearjerker moment: “I used to lie awake in bed thinking what kind of man my father was. And then I met you, and I saw the way that you cherished Marlena and the way you protected your family and the way you fought for what was right. You have surpassed every expectation I have ever had about a father.” He tells John he is grateful for all the time they had together. John tells Paul, “I’m so proud of you,” and he tells his son to always keep that big heart of his open, and they share a touching hug.
There is then a knock at the door at Luke, the new PT comes in to whisk Paul away to San Francisco! There seems to be an instant connection between the two, and then Luke says that he knows full-well who Paul is, “You’re one of my idols”. Luke goes on to say that when Paul came out it gave him the strength in his own life to do the same. We also learn Luke is single, which is not lost on Brady and Paul, and John.
As a nice button on Paul’s journey he says, “I’m not hiding anymore, and I’m not pretending to be anyone I’m not. And for that, I do owe Sonny and Will a lo.,” Luke says, “Who is Sonny and Will?” As everyone sort of chuckles, it’s time to leave for the flight and John and Brady exit with Luke, as Paul looks around the apartment one more time.
Kudos to both Christopher Sean and Drake Hogestyn for those heartfelt scenes between father and son. How many hankies did you need while watching them? We needed five!
Share your thoughts on Paul’s exit and the scenes in Christopher Sean’s final episode via the comment section below.
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Christopher Sean was a real daytime “find.” He will certainly excel at whatever roles the future brings. I will miss him, and the character of Paul.
Too bad the writers couldnt had thought of better story for Paul other than having affairs with either Sonny or Will just to drag out a Sonny and Will reunion….but his send off was very well played and written!!!
Paul was too good for Will and Sonny. Too bad they couldn’t write better for his character. Same with Marci Miller’s Abby. No wonder they left for greener pastures!
^^^ “Paul says to John in a tearjerker moment: “I used to lie awake in bed thinking what kind of man my father was. And then I met you, and I saw the way that you cherished Marlena and the way you protected your family and the way you fought for what was right. You have surpassed every expectation I have ever had about a father.” He tells John he is grateful for all the time they had together. John tells Paul, “I’m so proud of you,” and he tells his son to always keep that big heart of his… Read more »
Thank you Chris Friel for representing our community for as long as you could. Thia Megia has big shoes to fill and hopefully she’ll be able to carry that torch on Days.
Maraming salamat sa mga taon na na inilaan mo para gumanap bilang si Paul Narita.
Hanggang sa muli.
Leo and Craig need to break up because Leo is bad news about Leo and because will told Craig the truth about Leo and Leo is a laying
I care about will and Paul to be happy together forever
Will have a BB gun to be a investigator and will want to work Paul Narita and will want to be a police investigation and will Horton want to be investigator with John black
And sonny doing crime again
Sonny should be with his brother Alex and sonny need to stood up for Alex and sonny need to stay with Alex and brother forever
Katherine Zakrzewski smithy
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Roark Critchlow on His Return to DAYS and Working With Cady McClain
It’s been 12 years since Roark Critchlow appeared on Days of our Lives as Dr. Mike Horton, the brother of Jennifer Horton Deveraux (Cady McClain). However, fans have been excited to see him back on their screens when the series teased his appearance in the extended fall preview.
Now with Jennifer spiraling downward (now that her pill-popping addiction is back), it seems like a good time for Dr. Mike to return to Salem to help his sis. (And if the promo for this week’s DAYS is any indication, it certainly looks like Jennifer is going to be involved in a car crash and need medical assistance or at least some brotherly love.)
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Roark initially appeared as Mike back in 1994 and left the soap back in 1999. He returned in 2010 for a few episodes honoring the late Frances Reid (Alice Horton) who was Mike’s grandmother.
In an interview about his return with Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Roark talks about working with McClain as Jennifer, when he previously worked with Missy Reeves in the part.
Critchlow expressed on sharing scenes with McClain: “Her character is going through a lot. She and I dropped in really easily, I felt. It was a very nice, natural care for each other. It wasn’t difficult, that’s for sure. Obviously, Missy is a super-duper person. But you don’t compare people. Cady and I chatted. We got on good. In terms of story, I thought we pulled it off nicely as being people who’ve known each other their whole lives.”
Look for Roark to make his DAYS re-emergence on the upcoming October 3rd episode of the Peacock streaming series.
So, looking forward to seeing Roark and Cady sharing scenes together? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first check out this week’s promo for DAYS below.
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