From the Vault: Marlena's 2nd episode: 45 years ago today: Marlena meets Don Craig.
Episode # 2669: (June 23, 1976):
Mickey has sent for Marlena Evans, but when she arrives at the sanitarium, he doesn't want to reveal he needed someone. But deftly she listens and talks to him. He admits the world has closed in on him, he has nothing left, not even his son. Mickey confesses he feels Don Craig is stealing his law practice away from him. Marlena listens calmly, trying to help. Marlena emerges from Mickey's room, finds an irate Don, who has been told he can not see Mickey with a Miss Evans' permission. Marlena introduces herself, but things are off to a bad start. Don says he will go to Powell. Don comes back from Powell's office, raging. Marlena is waiting. He sarcastically asks if she will take the papers to Mickey that require signing. Marlena says of course, leaving a very uptight Don. Don and Marlena have a conversation, Don cooled down somewhat, as he begins to understand this is a very sharp lady, he is forced to grudging respect. They discuss Mickey, his need for Mike.
At Trish's apartment, the attempted love-making has been a flop. Mike is bitter at his impotence. Mike is dressed, angry at himself, angry at Trish for his failure as a man. He blames everyone, including himself, slams out, leaving a devastated Trish. Trish tries to call her mother, but there is no answer in Jeri's hotel room. Mike arrives at Linda's apartment saying he needs to talk to someone. She invites him in. Mike breaks down, confesses what happened between him and Trish. Meanwhile, Trish has called Brooke, tells her what happened. A very gentle Brooke tries to help, explaining these things happen, and it's harder on the boy. At that moment, Linda is telling Mike the same thing, relates her own first sexual experience, saying the first time is often a disaster, but Mike should not feel it's the end of the world. Mike is deeply grateful for Linda's compassion and understanding.
Jeri arrives at the Stanhope home, introduces herself to Kay. She has every intention of telling Kay the truth, but it's difficult, and when Ginny arrives home, impossible. Jeri leaves the Stanhope home, knowing she didn't accomplish her mission, but knowing she couldn't, even if it means losing Trish. Jeri returns to her hotel room, has a message to call Trish. Stanhope comes home, learns Jeri has been there, panics. And after Ginny goes to bed, he tips his own mitt, not aware Jeri left without saying a word. Kay is stunned, but Stanhope has blasted himself.
Episode # 2669: (June 23, 1976):
Mickey has sent for Marlena Evans, but when she arrives at the sanitarium, he doesn't want to reveal he needed someone. But deftly she listens and talks to him. He admits the world has closed in on him, he has nothing left, not even his son. Mickey confesses he feels Don Craig is stealing his law practice away from him. Marlena listens calmly, trying to help. Marlena emerges from Mickey's room, finds an irate Don, who has been told he can not see Mickey with a Miss Evans' permission. Marlena introduces herself, but things are off to a bad start. Don says he will go to Powell. Don comes back from Powell's office, raging. Marlena is waiting. He sarcastically asks if she will take the papers to Mickey that require signing. Marlena says of course, leaving a very uptight Don. Don and Marlena have a conversation, Don cooled down somewhat, as he begins to understand this is a very sharp lady, he is forced to grudging respect. They discuss Mickey, his need for Mike.
At Trish's apartment, the attempted love-making has been a flop. Mike is bitter at his impotence. Mike is dressed, angry at himself, angry at Trish for his failure as a man. He blames everyone, including himself, slams out, leaving a devastated Trish. Trish tries to call her mother, but there is no answer in Jeri's hotel room. Mike arrives at Linda's apartment saying he needs to talk to someone. She invites him in. Mike breaks down, confesses what happened between him and Trish. Meanwhile, Trish has called Brooke, tells her what happened. A very gentle Brooke tries to help, explaining these things happen, and it's harder on the boy. At that moment, Linda is telling Mike the same thing, relates her own first sexual experience, saying the first time is often a disaster, but Mike should not feel it's the end of the world. Mike is deeply grateful for Linda's compassion and understanding.
Jeri arrives at the Stanhope home, introduces herself to Kay. She has every intention of telling Kay the truth, but it's difficult, and when Ginny arrives home, impossible. Jeri leaves the Stanhope home, knowing she didn't accomplish her mission, but knowing she couldn't, even if it means losing Trish. Jeri returns to her hotel room, has a message to call Trish. Stanhope comes home, learns Jeri has been there, panics. And after Ginny goes to bed, he tips his own mitt, not aware Jeri left without saying a word. Kay is stunned, but Stanhope has blasted himself.