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JASON47 ANNOUNCES SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DEIDRE HALL AS COUNTDOWN TO HER 5,000TH EPISODE BEGINS.

As Deidre Hall (Marlena) nears her 5,000th episode of "Days of Our Lives', Jason47 will be marking the final 25 episodes of that countdown with a special tribute. Each day that Hall appears in her 4,976th to 5,000th episodes, a synopsis will be posted of one of her first 25 episodes of "Days" from 1976. Fans will find out exactly what Marlena was doing during her first 25 episodes as the countdown concludes with her 5,000th episode. Hall has so far appeared in 4,974 episodes, so the special tribute will begin once she appears in 2 more episodes!
 
JASON47'S DEIDRE HALL COUNTDOWN TO 5000 EPISODES TRIBUTE BEGINS.

Each of the next 25 episodes that Deidre Hall (Marlena) appears in (from 4,976 to 5,000) will feature an episode summary countdown of her first 25 appearances on "Days" from 1976. Today's countdown begins with Deidre's debut episode, # 2667, which aired June 21, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,976 Episodes...24 Episodes to go.

2667...6/21/76: EPISODE # 1:
Cast: Tom, Mickey, Bill, Greg, Amanda, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Jeri, Hank, Rosie, Nathan, Stanhope, Ginny, Dr. Powell, Jennifer Rose.
Sets: Amanda's Hospital Room & Waiting Area Outside, Laura's Den/Hallway/Front Door, Phoenix Bank, Sanitarium Dayroom, Phoenix Coffee Shop, Brooke's Apartment, Tom's Hospital Office, Dr. Powell's Sanitarium Office, Hospital Coffee Shop.


Marlena Evans is introduced in this script as an independent, intelligent young woman whose career as a psychiatrist brings her into Mickey's life. She introduces herself to Mickey in the sanitarium dayroom while he is studying moves on a chessboard. She says she has spoken to Dr. Powell and if Mickey agrees, she will take him on as a patient. Subsequent to her conversation with Mickey, Marlena goes to Dr. Powell's office to discuss Mickey's case with him, agreeing to take the case if Mickey wants her as his psychiatrist. Whereupon Powell agrees to grant Mickey's request regarding no more sedation if Mickey will let Dr. Evans be his therapist. But no more games: Mickey has to play it straight with her. Later, as Bill exits Amanda's hospital room, Marlena approaches and introduces herself, explaining her need to find out as much information as she can about Mickey so as to help him effectively, and she thought the best place to start would be with the man's brother. Over coffee in the hospital coffee shop, Bill and Marlena continue their discussion about Mickey and the fact that Mike may also be helped by trying to help his father. Marlena expresses her fear that Mickey has found a comfortable cave to hide in and he must be coaxed out into the light again if he is ever to get well.
 
Here is Deidre's second episode, # 2669, which aired June 23, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,977 Episodes...23 Episodes to go.

2669...6/23/76: EPISODE # 2:
Cast: Mickey, Mike, Linda, Don, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Jeri, Stanhope, Kay, Ginny.
Sets: Trish's Apartment, Stanhope Living Room, Ext. Stanhope Front Door, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Linda's Living Room, Jeri's Motel Room.

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 cannot see Mickey without a Miss Evans' permission. Marlena introduces herself, but things are off to a bad start. Don says he will go to Powell. He 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. Later, Don and Marlena have a conversation. Don has 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.
 
Here is Deidre's third episode, # 2671, which aired June 25, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,978 Episodes...22 Episodes to go.

2671...6/25/76: EPISODE # 3:
Cast: Alice, Mike, Amanda, Linda, Don, Trish, Marlena, Jeri, Melissa, Stanhope, Ben.
Sets: Linda's Living Room, Trish's Apartment, Amanda's Hospital Room, Don's Inner & Outer Office, Horton Living Room, Doug's Place Bar Area.

New Day. Morning. Marlena arrives at Don's office as Don and Linda are in the middle of their quarrel about her evening with Mike Horton. Don goes into his office after lashing out at Marlena. Linda tells Marlena that she's been in love with Mickey for years and even tried to make him believe her daughter was his. When Marlena questions, Linda says this office couldn't stay open if it weren't for Don. Marlena goes to see Maggie at the Horton home to discuss Mickey. Maggie reacts to Marlena's youth and beauty. Marlena assures her she knows her job. Mike appears. Maggie leaves them alone. At first Mike is antagonistic to Marlena because she is a woman psychiatrist. But Marlena wins his confidence when she says she wants to make Mickey ready for outpatient therapy as soon as possible. Mike says he'll get an apartment today so his Dad can spend time with him. And he'll get a job to pay for the apartment. Alice comes home. Mike leaves. Marlena and Alice talk about Mickey's condition and Mike's need for his father. Later, in Don's office, Marlena comes to apologize for being suspicious of him. They end up with Don asking her to have lunch with him, and she accepts.
 
Here is Deidre's fourth episode, # 2672, which aired June 28, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,979 Episodes. 21 Episodes to go.

2672...6/28/76: EPISODE # 4:
Cast: Tom, Julie, Bob, Phyllis, Amanda, Neil, Don, Brooke, Mary, Marlena, Sharon, Dave.
Sets: Doug’s Place Bar Area, Sharon Duval’s Library, Amanda’s Hospital Room & Waiting Area, Tom’s Hospital Office, Boutique.

Don and Marlena have lunch at Doug's Place. Marlena asks Don to visit Mickey more often, seek out his advice as a lawyer, renew confidence in himself again. Don questions her personal life, finds out she's single. Mary and Bob are having lunch, and when Mary sees Don's interest in Marlena, Bob tells her she must see other men. But no one compares to Don, she says. At the hospital, Don and Marlena arrive, meet Tom and Julie. Tom and Marlena go off to their appointment and when Julie tells Don about Amanda, he says perhaps he'd better hold off seeing her right now. As her attorney, he'd be expected to tell Amanda things that should only come from Neil and Greg.

Tom sees a forceful woman in Marlena, but they like each other immediately. She tells him she wants Mickey to spend time away from the sanitarium, increasing the time away as they go along, get the man out in the world again. Tom is impressed with this girl who pulls no punches. When she leaves, Neil comes in to answer Tom's call. Tom tells him that Amanda is asking about any man in her life. At the boutique, Don enters and asks Mary what kind of a gag gift he can get for a lady who must eat crow. Mary is shaken by his interest in the girl she saw him have lunch with.
 
Here is Deidre's fifth episode, # 2674, which aired June 30, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,980 Episodes...20 Episodes to go.

2674...6/30/76: EPISODE # 5:

Cast: Bill, Julie, Doug, Mike, Linda, Don, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Kim.
Sets: Don’s Inner & Outer Office, Doug’s Place Bar Area, Linda’s Apartment, Trish’s Apartment, Garage Where Mike Works, Coffee Shop, Phone (Limbo).

Marlena drops in on Linda, who's at home on her day off. They discuss Mickey and his treatment as an outpatient...also his love for Mike. Later, Don tells Julie they'll close the office because he has a date with Marlena Evans. Julie wishes him luck with the lady psychiatrist just as Marlena walks in.
 
JASON47'S DEIDRE HALL COUNTDOWN TO 5000 EPISODES CONTINUES...

Each of the 25 episodes that Deidre Hall appears in (from 4,976 to 5,000) will feature an episode summary countdown of her first 25 appearances on "Days" from 1976. Here is Deidre's sixth episode, # 2676, which aired July 2, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,981 Episodes...19 Episodes to go.


2676...7/2/76: EPISODE # 6:
Cast: Julie, Doug, Mike, Robert, Don, Rebecca, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Jeri, Jack, Stanhope, Ben.
Sets: Doug's Place Bar Area, Doug's Place Family Room, Doug's Place Powder Room, Trish's Apartment & Hallway Outside.

At Doug's Place, Marlena has gone to check her answering service. Julie joins Don. He tells her there are vibes with Marlena, maybe he's finally off the hook with her. Marlena returns, has a few words with Julie, who then leaves. Marlena questions Don about Julie. We wonder if she is getting interested in him.
 
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Here is Deidre's seventh episode, # 2677, which aired July 5, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,982 Episodes...18 Episodes to go.

2677...7/5/76: EPISODE # 7:
Cast: Julie, Doug, Mike, Robert, Linda, Don, Rebecca, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Kim, Jeri, Stanhope, Justice of the Peace.
Sets: Doug's Place Bar Area, Doug's Place Family Room, Office of Justice of the Peace, Don's Apartment, Linda's Apartment, Trish's Apartment, Jeri's Hotel Room.

Don and Marlena come to Don's apartment after being at Doug's Place. They have some light fun as they try to get to know each other better. Don is somewhat surprised at his attraction to Marlena. She is the only girl, other than Julie, who has really interested him in years. However, Marlena informs him he is coming on much too fast. As she heads for the bathroom, Julie arrives at Don's door. He is surprised and embarrassed to see Julie, knowing that Marlena is in the other room and should be right out.

Julie needs a friendly shoulder to lean on. She can't face going to the Justice of the Peace's office. Don is shocked until Julie says that she and Doug are going with Robert and Rebecca, who will be married tonight. Then Julie's eyes light on Marlena's shoes, and Julie apologizes for interrupting Don's evening. After Julie leaves, Marlena very definitely tells Don she doesn't intend to be used to make Julie jealous by pretending she and Don had a thing going.
 
Here is Deidre's eighth episode, # 2679, which aired July 7, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,983 Episodes...17 Episodes to go.

2679...7/7/76: EPISODE # 8:
Cast: Tom, Alice, Mickey, Julie, Doug, Phyllis, Amanda, Neil, Linda, Don, Rebecca, Marlena, Kim.
Sets: Doug's Place Family Room, Don's Inner & Outer Office, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Amanda's Hospital Room & Waiting Area Outside, Tom's Hospital Office, Horton Living Room.

Marlena suggests to Mickey that he leave the sanitarium for a visit, and they decide she will ask Linda if she would like to have Mickey to dinner. Marlena goes to see Linda at the law office and suggests she have Mickey over for dinner. However, Marlena says it would be better if Linda and Mickey weren't alone, whereupon Linda proposes she ask Mike to join them. Marlena agrees, and they both look at one another speculatively - maybe they sized each other up too hastily.

At the sanitarium, Marlena finds Don wanting to visit Mickey. Don tries to apologize for last night, but Marlena cuts him off: From now on she has no interest in him except for his help for her patient, Mickey Horton. Exiting Mickey's room at the sanitarium after discussing office business, Don finds Marlena waiting, says he has a few things to discuss about Mickey, will she meet him later for a drink. Although she's wary, Marlena agrees and Don leaves. Marlena talks to Mickey, and he admits he's afraid to leave the sanitarium. She says Linda wants very much to fix dinner for him, and Mike will pick him up so the three of them can have dinner together. Mickey asks Marlena if Linda is afraid to be alone with him.
 
Here is Deidre's ninth episode, # 2680, which aired July 8, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,984 Episodes...16 Episodes to go.

2680...7/8/76: EPISODE # 9:
Cast: Tom, Alice, Mickey, Greg, Phyllis, Mike, Amanda, Neil, Robert, Linda, Don, Mary, Marlena, Customer.
Sets: Linda's Apartment, Doug's Place Bar Area, Doug's Place Powder Room, Amanda's Hospital Room & Waiting Area Outside, Boutique, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Amanda's Apartment.

Marlena has to convince a doubtful and nervous Mickey that he is ready emotionally to go out for an evening of dinner at Linda's apartment. He challenges her about not thinking he's up to going out to a public place, only to someone's house where he'll be supervised. Put on the spot, she says if he feels like going out after dinner, to do so.

Outside, she tells the waiting Mike that if Mickey seems to want to test her statement, to take him somewhere. It's important he doesn't feel he's being supervised. Later, at Doug's Place, Don and Marlena talk of Mickey and are surprised to see Amanda Howard enter the place with Greg. Marlena is devastated when Mickey comes in with Mike and Linda. She fears he will think she's there to "supervise" his behavior. And Mickey's penetrating eyes show that indeed he does think that.

Linda accuses Marlena of spying, but Marlena says she had no idea they would show up here. She goes back to her table, asks Don to kiss her, and they exit. Mike, relieved, tells Mickey that she probably didn't even know he was there, but Mickey is only half buying. Linda sees the way Marlena handled things, says score one for the doctor. Marlena says she didn't know it was a contest. Alone, Linda says to herself that with her it's always a contest where Mickey is concerned. Mike leaves also, realizing his attitude about Marlena isn't helping his Dad.
 
Here is Deidre's 10th episode, # 2681, which aired July 9, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,985 Episodes...15 Episodes to go.

2681...7/9/76: EPISODE # 10:
Cast: Mickey, Julie, Doug, Linda, Don, Rebecca, Marlena, Kim, Sharon, PA Voice, Stewardess' Voice.
Sets: Doug's Place Family Room, Bench Area Under Tree, Int. Plane Seats, Table for Two at Restaurant with Dance Floor, Julie's Apartment, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Airport Waiting Area with Phone Booth.

When Don brings Marlena back from their date to the sanitarium, Marlena tells him she is not interested in his advances until he gets Julie out of his system. If and when is he free, she will be happy to have a real date with him. Marlena is in the waiting area outside of Mickey's room at the sanitarium when he and Linda arrive. Angry and defiant that Marlena is there to check up on him, Mickey strides into the room, slamming the door. Although Linda considers the evening a disaster, Marlena does not, and the latter suggests the two of them work together to help Mickey.

When Linda goes in to say goodbye to Mickey, he makes it clear that he feels both Marlena and Don are against him, to which Linda replies that if it weren't for Don, there would be no law practice. Moreover, although she doesn't particularly like the lady psychiatrist, Marlena seems to have her head on straight. After Linda leaves, Mickey finds he really wants Marlena to like him. He just has trouble expressing his need for people. With the rain pouring down outside, Mickey and Marlena play chess, Mickey verbally testing her.

However, Marlena handles the situation like a true professional, telling him that for the most part, she finds being his therapist a challenge and obviously she is not afraid of him or she would not be alone with him. Whereupon, Mickey asks her to go for a walk in the rain with him. Sitting on a bench under a tree dripping with water, Mickey tells Marlena he isn't sure where his home is because he doesn't love anyone, to which Marlena replies he will in time. Meanwhile, Don proceeds to ask Julie to marry him, slipping a beautiful engagement ring on her finger. Mesmerized by Don's persuasive kisses, Julie agrees to marry him.
 
Here is Deidre's 11th episode, # 2683, which aired July 13, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,986 Episodes...14 Episodes to go.

2683...7/13/76: EPISODE # 11:
Cast: Tom, Mickey, Doug, Maggie, Mike, Robert, Linda, Don, Marlena, Kim.
Sets: Don's Apartment, Doug's Place Family Room, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Horton Living Room & Hallway, Ext. Horton Front Door, Linda's Living Room.

Marlena and Mickey return to the sanitarium room after their walk in the rain. There is a closeness now between them that they didn't have before. Mickey is ambivalent about Mike- sometimes he feels nothing for the boy, and then again he feels love as a father for him. Tom goes to the sanitarium to talk to Marlena about Mickey. Marlena warns Tom that no one must play games with Mickey. He needs total honesty if he is to get well. What about Linda? Is she lying to Mickey?

Tom says Linda will do anything she can to break up Maggie's marriage and win Mickey back for herself. Maggie comes to the sanitarium to see Mickey but Marlena is there and she talks to her first. Maggie is very honest about her fear of Linda's intentions. Marlena warns her that she can expect nothing from Mickey at the moment. Maggie goes in to see him and he is very sweet to her. He knows Mike took her dancing and he says he would like to do the same the next time Marlena gives him a night on the town. Maggie is aglow with happiness.
 
Here is Deidre's 12th episode, # 2685, which aired July 16, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,987 Episodes...13 Episodes to go.

2685...7/16/76: EPISODE # 12:
Cast: Mickey, Julie, Doug, Mike, Linda, Don, Rebecca, Marlena, Tommy, Kim, Johnny.
Sets: Julie's Bedroom, Julie's Living Room, Linda's Apartment, Sanitarium Dayroom & Waiting Area Outside, Don's Inner & Outer Office, Doug's Place Family Room, Coffee Shop.

Tommy arrives at the sanitarium to see Mickey. Marlena wonders why he hasn't been there before. Marlena tells Mickey that Tommy is there to visit him. Mickey is jolted. Explains Tommy's story, says he will identify with Mickey since he went through much the same thing once when he had amnesia. Mickey and Tommy talk. Tommy tells Mickey things about Kitty Horton he never knew, explaining that Bill went to jail to keep the truth about Michael hidden, protecting Mickey and Laura. Mickey is stunned. Tommy says perhaps understanding and forgiving will be his first step to healing himself. It happened to him.
 
Here is Deidre's 13th episode, # 2692, which aired July 27, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,988 Episodes...12 Episodes to go.

2692...7/27/76: EPISODE # 13:
Cast: Mickey, Bill, Julie, Doug, Greg, Maggie, Phyllis, Amanda, Neil, Robert, Don, Rebecca, Marlena, Kim, Dr. Powell, Ben.

Sets: Doug's Place Family Room, Doug's Place Powder Room, Doug's Place Bar Area, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Horton Living Room.

In Mickey's sanitarium room, Mickey tells Marlena he wants to go dancing with his wife. Marlena tells Mickey she was very pleased with his first trip outside of the sanitarium. Marlena tells him that he's been making progress. She says she'll okay letting him take Maggie out, but asks why he changed his mind, since Dr. Powell told her that Mickey had said he didn't want to. Mickey says because of guilt. He tells Marlena that Bill performed surgery of Maggie so she could walk again. He says he gave Maggie a red dress and dancing slippers and wants to keep his promise to her.

Marlena says she'll call Maggie and make the arrangements. As Marlena heads into the hall, she sees Dr. Powell and tells him Mickey is having too much family pressure. Powell suggests he and Marlena drive into town and meet with Maggie first before she okays Mickey's trip. She calls Maggie and sets up a meeting at Doug's Place. Later, at Doug's Place, Marlena sees Don with Julie and says that he took her advice to go after her. Don says that Marlena is an observant one. Marlena says she has to be in her business. Marlena congratulates Don when he tells her that he is going to marry Julie. Powell shows up and Robert escorts him and Marlena to their table.

Maggie and Bill arrive and Maggie is ecstatic that Mickey wants to take her out dancing. She tells Maggie that she needs to act casual with Mickey. Powell and Maggie exit. Marlena can sense Bill is uptight. Marlena tells Bill that Mickey is ready to be alone with Maggie. Marlena senses Bill's hostility. He tells Marlena it's because Mike got drunk and ended up at Linda's apartment. Marlena asks Bill why she's been getting referals from Laura's regular patients, but Bill doesn't want to talk about it. He says Mike's rejection was the final straw for Laura. She's closing the door on her work, on everyone.

Marlena says whenever Laura is ready for therapy, she'd be happy to do it. When Bill again calls her Dr. Evans, she tells him to call her Marlena. And he says to call him Bill. Marlena says that according to her mother, she's been analyzing her friends since she was in high school. Bill says that sounds a lot like Laura. Marlena jokes and says no one would go out with Laura in high school either then. Don passes by the table, startled to see the switch in "dates" from Powell to Bill, and says hello to Bill and Marlena.
 
Here is Deidre's 14th episode, # 2696, which aired August 2, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,989 Episodes...11 Episodes to go.

2696...8/2/76: EPISODE # 14:
Cast: Tom, Alice, Mickey, Julie, Doug, Maggie, Mike, Linda, Marlena, Janice.
Sets: Maggie's Bedroom, Horton Living Room, Mickey's Sanitarium Room & Waiting Area Outside, Doug's Place Bar Area.

At the sanitarium, Mickey is dressing for the evening, uptight about the whole thing. Linda enters, presumably to wish him luck for an enjoyable evening. Marlena enters, Linda exits. Marlena gives Mickey some money Tom has dropped by to pay for the night out. Mickey is touched by his father's thoughtfulness, has a beginning of awareness there are other people in the world. Linda waits for Marlena outside Mickey's room, wants to know why Marlena called her.

Marlena says she has to know Mike better if she's to help Mickey, and she understands Linda is the only one who seems able to get close to the boy. Julie comes to Doug's Place early to meet Marlena, who asked to see her. Doug plays his little cool game, and Julie tries to respond, but we sense the sparks that are always between the two. Marlena arrives, thanks Julie for being here tonight, when Mickey shows up with Maggie. Julie is doubtful, but Marlena assures her Mickey needs to face the past and the people in it. She also congratulates Julie on her engagement to Don.
 
Here is Deidre's 15th episode, # 2697, which aired August 3, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,990 Episodes...10 Episodes to go.

2697...8/3/76: EPISODE # 15:
Cast: Tom, Alice, Mickey, Julie, Doug, Maggie, Robert, Rebecca, Brooke, Trish, Marlena, Janice, Ben.
Sets: Horton Living Room, Janice's Bedroom, Doug's Place Family Room, Doug's Place Bar Area, Doug's Place Powder Room.

At Doug's Place, Marlena and Julie have a woman-to-woman talk about Don. Marlena makes a quick exit before Mickey and Maggie arrive, leaving Julie alone. At the Horton's, Marlena tells Tom and Alice that Mickey seems to be on the road to recovery.
 
Here is Deidre's 16th episode, # 2712, which aired August 24, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,991 Episodes...9 Episodes to go.

2712...8/24/76: EPISODE # 16:
Cast: Alice, Mickey, Bill, Marlena, Laura, Rosie, Jennifer Rose, Barbara Randolph.
Sets: Bill's Clinic Office, Laura's Bedroom & Hallway, Laura's Den, Laura's Front Hallway, Sanitarium Dayroom.

At the clinic, Marlena takes careful note as Bill unconsciously removes a rubber ball from his desk and squeezes it to exercise his arm. She wants him to help her see Laura. Every time Marlena calls, Laura is "resting." Can't Bill face the fact that his wife is having an emotional breakdown. Bill concedes, but wants to speak with Laura first. Later, at the sanitarium, Marlena challenges Mickey to a set of ping pong and he smashes an unreturnable ball across the net. The game becomes a biting verbal match.

Mickey is ice. He feels abandoned. Marlena has had very little time for him lately. With part fear and part anger, he accusingly tells her of his second out-patient visit. He disobeyed the rules by driving Maggie home. He could have strangled her. Patiently, Marlena explains that she has taken over part of Laura's caseload, so there are other patients who need her. And, besides, it was a risk well-taken because they believe Mickey is getting better. Mickey warms. She's the only one who's been honest with him. He's missed her desperately...he thinks he's falling in love with her.

Marlena gently suggests that his feelings are more dependence than love. Mickey begins to press about Laura's situation and Marlena confides that Laura's world seems to be shattering, partly because of Mike's rejection. Mickey wants Marlena to help her. He doesn't hate Laura. As for Bill, Mickey wants to know if he should feel guilty because of Bill's gunshot wound which hasn't healed properly. Marlena doesn't sway Mickey's feelings one way or the other. She assures him, though, that he's on the way back to reality.

Later, at the Horton home, Bill reveals to Marlena that Laura's mother has been in a Chicago mental institution for a long time and Laura's pattern of withdrawal is similar. Laura's face is still in shadow, but tears are visible on her cheek as she and Marlena discuss Mike and how vulnerable Laura is to him, her depression, her guilt. And although Bill isn't aware of it, Laura knows about his arm. Marlena tells a surprised Laura that Mickey also knows, yet feels no guilt. When is she going to stop? Laura sobs, letting it all out. For the first time she can unburden her secret. What she feels is a tremendous fear, not guilt. Afraid all of her life she will wind up like her mother. Marlena lays it on the line. Whether or not that fear becomes a reality is up to Laura, she challenges.
 
Here is Deidre's 17th episode, # 2713, which aired August 25, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,992 Episodes...8 Episodes to go.

2713...8/25/76: EPISODE # 17:
Cast: Bill, Julie, Doug, Neil, Robert, Don, Rebecca, Marlena, Laura, Kim, Rosie, Jennifer Rose, Ben.
Sets: Laura's Den, Laura's Bedroom, Doug's Place Bar Area, Rebecca's Hospital Room, Waiting Area Outside Rebecca's Hospital Room.

Bill somberly reflects on his earlier conversation with Laura. He had begged Laura to face her emotional problems. Give Marlena a chance to help. Laura admits to Marlena that she can't seem to be a wife to Bill, and Marlena says it's a normal reaction after a woman has had a difficult birth. Bill had trouble with the delivery because of his wounded arm, but luckily Rosie was there to help. Now Bill needs here more than ever because of his growing anxiety over that arm.

Laura's darkened room reminds her of the love birds she gave her mother. Her mother had kept the cage covered. Laura's room...her cage...is like a safe, dark womb. Marlena reminds her that animals and people die without light. Laura weeps silently as Marlena advises her not to let the draperies become her birdcage cover. Still, she pleads with Marlena to leave them closed. Later, at Doug's Place, Marlena tells Don and Julie of Laura's emotional breakdown and promises to also speak with Tom and Alice. Laura will need all of her family and friends to aid in her recovery.

Julie promises to visit Laura tonight and when Don goes for her wrap, Marlena reminds Julie how lucky she is to have Don; he loves her so. Julie agrees. She's determined to be a good wife. Rosie reminds Bill and Laura that Jennifer is six months old today. She sets up a fancy dinner in Laura's still semi-dark room, trying to stifle tears as she leaves them alone. Bill insists on lighting the candles. Laura pleads but Bill wants "to see my wife."

Romantic candlelight affords the first clear look at Laura and it's difficult for Bill to find the words because it has been such a long, long time. Bill tells her how much he loves and has missed her, how he's needed her to say the same things to him, especially after she locked him out of their bedroom. They both agree to never let it happen again. Laura wants to see Jennifer Rose now, too, and Bill fetches her from Rosie. Bill proudly and lovingly watches Laura gently rock their baby.
 
Here is Deidre's 18th episode, # 2714, which aired August 26, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,993 Episodes...7 Episodes to go.

2714...8/26/76: EPISODE # 18:
Cast: Bill, Julie, Doug, Bob, Mike, Don, Brooke, Marlena, Laura, Kim, Adele, Rosie, Jennifer Rose, Photographer.
Sets: Laura's Bedroom, Restaurant Booth, Laura's Living Room & Front Entry, Laura's Den, Mike's Apartment, Adele's Hospital Room & Waiting Area.

Marlena arrives at Mike's apartment and tries to persuade him to go to his mother. Late, as Don and Julie prepare to leave Bill and Laura's, Mike arrives. He and Bill have a heated discussion in the den about what Mike can do for Laura. When Bill goes to tell Laura that her son is there, Rosie really rakes Mike over the coals for what he's done to his mother.

Upstairs, Laura is nervously preparing to see her son but Bill, knowing Mike's attitude, is inwardly concerned at what might happen. Rosie is putting Jennifer Rose in Mike's arms, hoping the sight of his little sister will soften Mike's bitterness, which indeed seems to help. When Bill enters the room, Rosie leaves with the baby and there is an electric moment as Laura descends the stairs and sees her son for the first time in so long.
 
Here is Deidre's 19th episode, # 2715, which aired August 27, 1976.

Deidre Hall Countdown: 4,994 Episodes...6 Episodes to go.

2715...8/27/76: EPISODE # 19:
Cast: Bill, Julie, Doug, Maggie, Mike, Linda, Don, Marlena, Laura, Kim, Head Waiter.
Sets: Laura's Den, Restaurant, Restaurant Powder Room, Linda's Apartment, Horton Living Room, Horton Porch.

Marlena calls on Maggie at the Horton home to discuss Mickey's first night out with her, and Maggie is gravely disappointed to learn that Marlena has decided to take away Mickey's out-patient privileges. Later, at Linda's apartment, Linda is bewildered and horrified at what's happened between her and Mike. She wanted to help the boy, but now fears the consequences. A visit from Marlena doesn't help her frame of mind, and she lashes out at Laura. As Linda is ushering Marlena out of her apartment, Mike shows up. Linda again asks him again to leave her alone, says there is nothing between them, they had a physical encounter that won't happen again. Mike persists, and a desperate Linda slaps him, asks him to leave.
 
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