Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: The Beautiful Goodbyes
As we head into the new week, Friday’s cliffhanger episode of Days of our Lives brought with it the waterworks, compelling drama while using the rich history of the characters childhood and backgrounds to make the scenes all the more impactful.
As Marlena (Deidre Hall) is only breathing by being hooked-up to a ventilator and Belle’s (Martha Madison) discovery of a DNR on her mother’s advanced directive, it is only a matter of time before doc’s loved ones are going to have to say their goodbyes, unless Justin can convince the court to grant an injunction to stop the action of Marlena’s wishes.
An emotional John (Drake Hogestyn) thinks it’s best that everyone prepare themselves and that they should come to the hospital to pay their respects and see Marlena one last time if Justin cannot get the court’s assistance, and that is not looking at all promising. John places a call to Carrie, who is out of the country, and uses the term he has always called her, “Pumpkin” to break the news to her. He asks Carrie if Austin is there with her, so she will not go through this alone.
After Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan) arrives with Belle (Martha Madison) at the hospital, there is a tense moment between John and Belle. She pleads with him to understand that she had a legal obligation to follow her mother’s wishes, but that she loves her dad, and wants to be there to support him, and not be at odds with him. She reiterates this is what Mom wanted, not what I wanted. After Claire goes in with Belle to say her goodbyes to her grandmother, she promises Marlena she will do better in her life and runs out of the room, leaving Belle.
In a touching performance by Martha Madison, Belle recalls how she really shook up the family the day she was conceived! In tears, she admits she is so lucky and proud that she is the daughter of Marlena’s one true love, John Black and the doc, and none of the other kids are. But Belle realizes she’s been away for too long from Salem, which is why she didn’t know about Marlena’s “DNR”. She tells her mom, she is angry at her for making her do this (to turn the document over to the hospital as her mom’s dying wishes).
Will (Chandler Massey) shows up to say his goodbye to Marlena, just after admitting to John he has his memory back, but that he is staying with Paul. In another hankie-inducing moment, Will tells his beloved grandmother, that he is realizing he is becoming more like his mom, Sami every day, by leaving chaos wherever he goes. He wants to ask his grandmother for advice about what to do over Paul and Sonny, but realizes instead he has to say goodbye.
Next up is Brady (Eric Martsolf). He tells Marlena that he was so awful to her growing up, and that his favorite line to her was, “You’re not my real mom.” (Brady is the son of the late Isabella and John) Brady breaks down and says that was all garbage, and that she was the only mom he’s ever known and leaves her with a big ‘thank you’ for being there for him through thick and thin; A tender moment to perfection by Eric Martsolf. Once outside the hospital room, Brady tries to comfort his poor dad, John, who is suffering so badly, while trying to solider through as only John Black could. The two men share a hug.
Eric (Greg Vaughan) is up and he now sits at Marlena’s side and his scene builds to a crescendo, where Eric breaks down s with tears streaming down his face, “I have been honored to be your son.” Hankies!
Now we come to Hurricane Sami (Alison Sweeney), who has convinced Rafe (Galen Gering) to let her come to the hospital to say goodbye to her dying mother, even though she is in police custody, and even though she is “responsible” for shooting her mother at her nuptial’s to John, thanks to Kristen (Stacy Haiduk). After convincing Rafe, the exes head to the hospital. Hope (Kristian) is not pleased! When she gets to the hospital, Sami takes the opportunity to knock her sister for wanting to murder their own mother! Belle fires back that none of this would even be happening if Sami hadn’t helped put her mom in the hospital to begin.
Then comes another well-written gem, played to the hilt by Alison Sweeney as Sami goes to see Marlena. Sami starts by wondering how a wonderful mother could end up with daughter like herself. She admits he has spent her entire life not to be like Marlena, after catching her with John having sex on the table when she was a teenager. Sami realizes no matter what horrible things she threw in Marlena’s face or way that, her mother never crumbled in the process.
Sami tells her mother that she knows she is fighting to come back to us. As she begins to cry she tells her mother she prays every day that she can be as strong for her own kids, as Marlena has been for all of hers. Next, Sami sings a lullaby in honor of her dying mother: “Rockabye Mama set from above. God’s little angel, filled with so much love…” She finally breaks down beside her and screams out, “Momma!”
John comes in and begs Marlena to come back to him so he can finally be her husband once again, that is all that he wants. He reminds her of the time she fell a rooftop helping a kid, and she came back from that, so she can do it again, and to please not leave him. Hogetyn has done the best work in his career in this storyline.
In the waiting room, Will comes upon his mother. Sami says she does not know how on earth she is going to get through this. He reminds her of the time she had to get through the gut-wrenching death of baby Grace. Suddenly, Sami puts it together, and Will reveals he has gotten his memory back. They hug and Sami says this is proof that miracles exist. Will sort of chuckles and admits he has had quite the weird, strange life.
Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) and John tells the kids that Justin could not get the injunction. So they are going to have to take Marlena off the ventilator. Everyone heads to the hospital chapel to pray first. When they return, the immediate family of Belle, Eric, Sami, along with John enter the room. John has asked Brady to go check on, and be with Paul. Sami and Belle are on either side of their brother, Eric, who holds his crying sisters. Eric says a prayer. Kayla turns off the machine as we get one last shot of Marlena.
The episode of DAYS showcased the acting, and the writing of this daytime drama series. There was even a snappy exchange between Sami and Ben (Rob Scott Wilson) at the police station that was oh-so-juicy. While fans may know where the story may be heading from here based on the promo for next week’s DAYS, Friday’s episode illustrated solid “soap opera” in the best sense of its meaning.
So, what “goodbye” moment got to you the most during Friday’s episode? What did you think of the performances? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Friday’s episode was another one for the Emmy nominations! Marlena’s children and grandchildren saying their goodbyes were hearbreaking. Sami’s speech and then laying her head down beside Marlena like a child, just take my heart now!
Drake Hogestyn deserves the Best Leading Actor at next year’s Daytime Emmy Awards.
I think Ali Sweeney deserves an award also. I really think she has grow so much as an actress, especially from this visit. Last year’s visit was fun and over the top, but she’s breaking my heart and making me cheer her on on this visit. I’m glad to read that she’s filming the show for another visit again right now.
Drake has been killing it. Definitely deserves recognition.
I always like Ali.
^^^Drake Hogestyn deserves the Best Leading Actor at next year’s Daytime Emmy Awards – agree w/you Blake !
ONE FOR THE -upstanding- GOOD GUY. absolutely
I am still liking his “white” hair.. he will always be remembered for being one of the best their is: good looking as ever
his doc … was heart wrenchching this Fridays ep… not one inclination or tease of her being “resuscitated”. C’mon Doc
To be honest all of the goodbyes made me cry. I can relate since I lost my mom this past June although she was 90 and sick she lost her will to live. This whole ordeal was way to much for me. When Sami said her last goodbyes and they disconnected Marlana from the machine my tears because worse I just broke down . It was so hard to hold back. Even if you havent experienced a death in your family how could this show not touch you. Even my best friend was crying. This show was so very sad. I dont know it this is true or not but I read that Diedre Hall is leaving Days. So who knows. I was hoping that it was Hattie in that bed. Well you may never Know what Days is planning.If indeed Deidre is gone I wonder who they will have John pair up with?
It is Hattie. John, Roman, and Kayla moved the real Marlena. John made a deal with Hattie to pretend she was the dying Marlena.
It wou;d be a real tear jerker if Marlena was really being killed off…but actors and shows need there emmy nomination scenes-lol
I have to say as a newcomer to Days (withing the last 1-2 years) I love this show and all its characters. Though I’m still not up to speed (and probably never will be) I’m completely immersed in what I DO know.
All of the scenes from the time Marlena was admitted to now have been exceptionally well done and all too familiar to anyone who’s ever had to wait it out in a hospital and perhaps say goodbye. It’s (I’m using this word again which I used in relation to GH) gut-wrenching.
I doubt Marlena will die. If she does it seems to be a pretty well kept secret; I’d be surprised and more devastated than I have been watching the scenes. Though incredibly moving I’ve been assuming she’ll make it back so while I’m still sitting there with tears streaming down my face, I’m comforted by the fact that she won’t die. If she does??? Those streams of tears will turn into a gushing downpour.
That might not be Marlena but her lookalike Hattie so if she dies its not the real Marlena!!!!
That’s been the rumor, jimh. Just saw a preview with that. I’m thinking it’s one of two things. Hattie somehow kidnapped her before the wedding and changed places or it is Marlena but she suffered some kind of (temporary) brain damage which has her acting like Hattie.
Oh, wow! Just added to my comment. What a brilliant move on the writer’s part to have John get Hattie to impersonate Marlena! THAT’s how he saves her life; by keeping her stashed away on the vent!
That is exactly what I think. Remember Susan called someone just before the wedding saying she needs her help. I have a feeling it might have been Hattie. Guess we will just have to wait and see.
I knew it. That was some ending with Hattie sitting up telling John she was Hattie Adams wasnt it??
She didn’t tell John she was Hattie. He knew it. He needed to save Marlena from having the vent removed so he made a deal with Hattie to impersonate her while he took the real Marlena somewhere else to keep her safe. The kids don’t know it yet.
Yes, Jimmy…I said the same thing as soon as the Marlena doll appearared….but then, I was sidetracked by Susan.
Her behavior toward Sami and Belle sort of gave her away. But, I thought her mind was fraught with conflicting thoughts/ emotions due to her trauma? Subconsciously, I guess Hattie wasn’t a surprise since she did cross my mind (as she did yours and other posters, I see) and I joked about it. It could have also been Marlena’s twin ( in real life)…..is “Samantha” still alive? I forgot.
What confused me, today, was John’s remark? “This was not the plan”?… or something to that effect. Where is Marlena? And, why is John in cahoots with Hattie? Is it really John? Are John and Marlena being held prisoner by Stefano? In Italy?
I could go on and on with ideas, Jimmy. LOL.
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The plan was John getting Hattie out of jail so she could impersonate Marlena. It waa the only way he could save her. He snuck Marlena out (still on the vent), probably with Roman and/or Kayla’s help. This way the hospial thinks they pulled the plug while he has Marlena safely stashed away so she could have time to recover. He wasn’t going to let her be taken off the machine and this was what he/ they thought up to save her. Loved it!
Obviously, her kids don’t know so John was angry that Hattie said those things to them, That part was hilarious. Hattie then expressed how hot Eric is (not in those words) and asked if Roman was available. Lol.
Great job, writers!
OOHH!!….I missed a couple of eps. Thanks, Rebecca.
I was so taken aback when “Marlena” turned on her daughters so nastily…..sooo against her nature.
I knew something was off.
You’re welcome, CeeCee. They didn’t show any of that so you didn’t actually miss it. But, Marlena has been on that vent and as you might know they were going to disconnect it as per her advance directives. Belle is the one that was put in charge of turning those papers in to the hospital, who had a legal obligation to follow Marlena’s wishes. John was dead set against it and didn’t want Belle to let them know about the advance directive. He had no legal recourse so it seems this was the plan he came up with to prevent that from happening. Do a deal with Hattie to take her place. He got Hattie out of jail and obviously there was no risk to her life once they disconnected it (as she didn’t really need it) and hide Marlena. I THINK, but I”m not sure, that Roman and maybe Kayla helped John.
Thanks, again, Rebecca….it certainly explains everything!! I get it, now. Duh, right? LOL.
I’ve been in and out…..my sister just had twin girls ( so beautiful !), and she and her husband bought a new house in the midst of it. Go figure!!
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This episode was epic, I can’t wait till Monday great job of acting
When kayla turned off the machine. My brother was taken off a ventilator 2 years ago.
I would be very upset if my family kept me on a vent. I have the doc’s in place with my wishes. And I’ve told my daughter.
Sammy singing the kill any to her firing mother was gut wrenching. Also when Brady talked to Marlene that was pretty sad.
All I could do is cry
Me to.It was so depressing
So sad. Can’t wait for today.
The “goodbyes” scene was classic….I wasn’t moved because we all knew Marlena was going to make it. However, the acting, by everyone, was superb.
“I have become oblivious to Marlena’s dying”….. that is a direct quote from my grandmother, Fiona. LOL.
Personally, I think that the reason why Marlena is rejecting Sammy is due to a little skermish with herself—temporary mental lapse? She is primarily and foremost a mother. Just a suggestion…..
Either that, or it is Hattie in that hospital bed—-or Samantha ( Andrea Hall)?? LOL.
I knew it all along it was Hattie in that bed.Especially when she yelled at Sami and Bell the real Marlana wouldnt do that.I told you so
It wasn’t Hattie all along. John switched them before they could pull the plug on Marlena.
Days of our live won’t be the same w out Marlena you’ve got to come back Marlena
Good job, Days! This is called soap opera everyone! Those emotional scenes by the characters we love and know. Whether, Marllena, comes thru or not…writing, acting, production on point. No silly contrived explosions, forgiven remotes, or newbies cast, yesterday.
Make us feel, make us laugh, make us cry.
Basic hospital set and action!
Know who you, what you are all about and own it!
Are you watching this producers and writers of Y&R, B&B, GH? Love you all, however, Days, is bringing it!
Isn’t it sad how Brady waited till he was an adult to apologize to Marlena. He has to be well into his 30s. Still an immature brat
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Days of our Lives Star, Greg Vaughan, Gives Health Update and Thanks Everyone for Their Support
Greg Vaughan (Eric, Days of our Lives, ex-Lucky, GH, and ex-Diego, Y&R) provided an update on his health on Sunday, March 17th. Vaughan had previously shared that he had become ill during a trip with his sons to Colorado, and had developed altitude sickness when he was having trouble breathing accompanied by terrible headaches and landed in the urgent care.
Now on St. Patrick’s Day, Greg took to his Instagram and shared how he is feeling now, and to thank everyone for their love and support. As it turned out, Vaughan was diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, commonly known as HAPE. However, he is on the mend slowly and surely.
In his new video post, the DAYS favorite started by expressing, “I just felt such an appreciation and gratitude for everything. . reaching out. Your prayers have been felt. It’s been a struggle, but I’m over the top. And, taking this moment just to say I didn’t realize the things that I was going through. My (original) post was simply just to educate, put some information out there and some things that I was feeling, just share that information and the struggle that I was going through, which I didn’t quite understand. And it wasn’t because I’m stubborn or just because I’m a father, a man, and didn’t want to go to a doctor. It is just something I thought was so minor that I could overcome it, just by taking care of myself.”
The Daytime Emmy winner then revealed his actual diagnosis, “So, basically my situation was high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). With some good friends, doctors that had reached out to me, it kind of gave me some understanding on the aftermath, which was very, very beneficial.”
“But I’ve been resting, taking care of myself even though I live in a hamster wheel,” said the dad of three teenaged boys. “I gotta get up and, you know, do my normal domesticated stuff, eventually. I’m tired of laying down in this bed, but, I am feeling much better.”
Talking on his confusion of trying to understand what could have been ailing him, Vaughan expressed, “I couldn’t quite figure it out, even though I was emphasizing and professing to my children going on our spring break getaway about hydration. I professed it. But, even though I was acting on it, it had a greater effect on me, and for which I did not even think, because my head was such in pain, and I was in a very bad state of mind – not being able to be out there with my kids on the mountain, enjoying their time, as well. I thought I was doing the right thing. Unfortunately, my lungs were full of fluids and my head was in severe pain and even migraine pills didn’t even help. So, I just want anybody that goes into the Colorado Mountains to know, it is no joke. It is this very serious thing which I guess is why they call it the Mile High City.”
Greg had a mountain of ‘thank you’s’ to give for the outreach he received from his original post, “For everybody internationally, wherever you are, I love you and I appreciate you and just the time and the thoughts that you’ve shared with me,” said Vaughan. “I didn’t realize that it would make such an impression on so many people around the world. I feel tremendously loved and I can’t say it enough. I’m good. And I appreciate you.”
The actor concluded his video with, “To all the family and friends that have reached out to me, man, it means the world. So take care of yourself, enjoy your spring break with your families. It’s Saint Patty’s Day, obviously. I wish I could be out there.” Vaughan added, “I feel loved and touched and I can’t emphasize that enough. I’ll take better care of myself, promise you will do the same.” Before he signed off, Greg shared, “Just know, that I’m alive and well and breathing, and I’m sore. So, be well, take care. I mean it. Thank you, tremendously.”
Glad to know that Greg has been on the mend, and shared his appreciation for everyone that reached out to him during this trying time? Comment below.
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‘Access Hollywood’ and ‘Couple to Throuple’ Host Scott Evans to Appear on Days of our Lives
Scott Evans, host of Access Hollywood and the Peacock reality series Couple to Throuple, will make a guest appearance this week on Days of our Lives.
Circle the Thursday, March 21st episode of DAYS for Evans’ arrival in Salem. During his tape date last fall (since DAYS tapes months well ahead of when episodes actually stream), Scott posed for a snap alongside Mary Beth Evans (Kayla), Jackée Harry (Paulina), James Reynolds (Abe) and Greg Rikaart (Leo).
Teasers for the 3/21 episode of DAYS share that Leo tries to come up with his next gossip column, and Paulina and Abe return home to a mini-celebration set up by Johnny and Steve. Will Evans pop up in one of those scenarios? Stay tuned.
For a long time, soap opera fans knew only of one Scott Evans. The one who played Oliver Fish on One Life to Live from 2008-2010. But in show business, there are two Scott Evans’ that are widely-known.
Last Thursday, March 12th at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards, it found both Scott Evans and Scott Evans together in the green room and they taped this video ditty below, calling out how they both share the same name.
Last weekend, viewers saw OLTL’s Scott Evans on-stage at the Oscars when he performed in the musical number “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie led by Ryan Gosling.
As for Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, he has been with the entertainment news program since 2015, appeared in the recent Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Nicollette Sheridan, Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild, and currently has an overall talent and development deal with NBCUniversal.
So, looking forward to seeing Scott on DAYS? Check out ‘Evans meeting Evans’ below, and then share your thoughts in the comment section.
What do you call a group of Scott Evans?! @thescottevans pic.twitter.com/TaTtueuWnm
— Scott Evans (@iamscottevans) March 15, 2024
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Days of our Lives Star Greg Vaughan Shares Sudden Health Scare: “I Truly Feel Like I Work & Live in a Soap Opera!”
What started out as an adventure with his sons, quickly turned into a nightmare for Days of our Lives Daytime Emmy winner, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).
In a series of Instagram posts, Vaughan shared the sudden health crisis he found himself in. The images show Greg with an oxygen tank to help him breathe.
The actor began to fill people, sharing, “I’ve said more than a few times, I truly feel like I work & live in a Soap Opera! 🤪 this trip was nothing short of another great Vaughan adventure!”
He went on to say that on a father and son Colorado spring break trip, he began to feel shortness of breath, feeling tired and with a headache and after two days of hoping he would feel better, Vaughan finally went to an Urgent Care to get checked out.
“I finally surrendered & went to urgent care and to my shock I learned that I was experiencing severe altitude sickness.” Vaughan admitted. “My Blood Oxygen was at 54% & my lungs were full of fluids! Blood oxygen, also known as oxygen saturation, represents the percentage of hemoglobin in your red blood cells that is carrying oxygen. Most people have an oxygen level of 95-100%….”
Providing more detail to his health scare, Greg shared, “Well, 4hrs later, a couple of bags of IV & oxygen tank strapped to my face, I was told that I needed to immediately get off the mountain! However I couldn’t, we still had another day to go & wanting the boys to enjoy their last day on the hill tops! I opted to go home with an oxygen tank, a good laugh for everyone, and I know will follow, but my boys looked after their old man & fortunately they had friends on this trip!”
The experience of altitude sickness in the Colorado Rockies gave Vaughan a bit of a new perspective, “In all seriousness, no matter your age, and all the times I’ve ⛷️ & 🏂 in my lifetime, Colorado Rockies is no joke! As they say, ‘ take a breathe and smell the roses!’ That is truly something we need to remember & appreciate! #recover”
Share your well-wishes to Greg as he continues to be on the mend via the comment section below.
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