They’re going to waste Vivian Alamain on Gwen. They couldn’t bring her in for John’s funeral, but they can use her for Gwen and Dimitri.

January 28: Kayla and Marlena celebrate milestones. January 30: Marlena puts Xander on notice. #Days soapoperanews.net/days-of-our-...

The montage of flashbacks OTD in 2023 was EVERYTHING!! ❤️ #Jarlena #Days

"Hello, Dr. Evans. My name is John Black." 😭💔 #Days

Marlena overseeing Basic Black makes sense just to make sure that Xander and his mood swings don't do anything to destroy the company and John's legacy. The issue is that this show doesn't know the difference between running and overseeing a company & we saw how they handled Maggie and Titan. #Days

No follow up from Belle and Marlena about their day trip, huh? How was it? Where did they go? Who did they see? Was it great grandpa Timothy? We would have bought that as the reason for missing the christening if they had thought of it and said it. #Days

"Marlena, I hope you're feeling better. And I'm still sorry about yesterday." "Oh, goodness. That's alright. I'm clearly not at the top of my game, but no reason to apologize. I'm fine." "Oh, I'm glad to hear it." #Days

❤️💜 #Days

"So...you'll do it?" "I'll think about it." #Days

"Someone from Titan will probably manage the line anyway, but you could provide input on behalf of the family." "I guess that wouldn't be too difficult. And I could run my practice at the same time. You know your father's legacy is terribly important to me." "It is to all of us." #Days

"Belle, I can't run a company. I have no experience doing that. Besides, a few weeks ago, I was about to retire." "And then you thought better of it. And besides, I'm not saying you should run Basic Black." "Alright, what are you suggesting?" "I'm suggesting that you oversee it." #Days

"Well, I do agree that somebody from the family should carry on Dad's legacy. And I have a suggestion if you're open to it...about who that might be." "Oh, good. What are you thinking?" "You." #Days

"I think sometimes he's a lot like his father. Always putting other people's needs before his own, worrying about the people at Basic Black, worried about their jobs, worried for them, and also realizing that Basic Black is your Dad's legacy." #Days

"You're doing great and I'm so proud of you. As your father was. He was also proud of Paul and Brady." ETA: And Carrie and Sami and Eric. There, fixed it for you, show. #Days

"Do you know that you have a talent for saying the right thing in the right moment when someone is upset and hurting? It's a gift. Why, you could have been a therapist!" "You think I should follow in your footsteps? Like maybe I missed my calling?" #Days

"But the good news is your mystery book club meeting will probably be a lot more low key. You might even have a good time." "Murder! Show me a good time." Oy. Stephanie's book. No, thanks. #Days

"Thank you for reminding me what I tell my clients about grief. They have to be patient with themselves. And sometimes it's like the ocean. Sometimes it's calm and then sometimes it just comes washing over you." #Days

"When it came time to share my feelings, I couldn't find the words." "I'm sure they understood." "Of course. I'm sure they did as well, but it was still embarrassing." "Why embarrassing? Mom, you just lost your husband like, a short time ago." #Days

"So how was Julie's book club yesterday?" "It was rough." #Days

Hi, Drake! 💜🕊️ #Days

"Marlena, I hope you know I have the greatest respect for the medical profession, for you, for all the work that you do in the world. I'm so sorry. I made a dumb joke and nobody laughed and I wound up hurting your feelings. And I feel awful, just awful." I'm glad Julie called to apologize. ❤️ #Days

It's kinda like vet day except with Cat thrown in. #DAYS I woulda rather had Marlena at the christening than stand and talk to Cat. In fact, they could have used her Monday instead of yesterday. She could have remembered John with Johnny instead of Sarah.

So if the point of this whole Jack/Jennifer/Chad custody thing was to make Jennifer look like a complete monster, they've succeeded. Other than that, what was the point? #Days

"Marlena, what I said was silly. It was foolish. I didn't mean to upset you." "Oh, darling, I know you didn't. I know that. The thing is that it was difficult for me to come here and I thought that I should, so I forced myself. But now that I'm here, I see that I'm not ready for it." #Days

"Ah, that's a psychiatrist for you. You pour out your heart to them, they listen, they listen, they say very little, but they never reciprocate." "That's how it works. Look, I'm not here as a psychiatrist and I won't be reciprocating, so maybe I shouldn't be here." #Days

"Marlena, did you manage to read the book?" "I'm sorry?" "I just asked whether you'd managed to read the book? I know that Maggie hasn't quite finished it." "Yes, I did finish it." "Do you have anything to say?" "No, I think I'll just listen." #Days

Marlena couldn't make the christening, but she had time to see Cat. But she also had some heat for EJ, so at least they're allowing that? I don't even know anymore. #Days

Bless the person who has all Tracy’s scenes on a running playlist on YouTube for me to catch up on when I get behind. Thank you, kind soul. #GH

A lifetime of wonderful memories ❤️💔 #Jarlena #Days

I'm still so confused on this day trip of Belle and Marlena's. She had time to sit around at the hospital today with no mention of the trip, but couldn't go to the christening because of the trip? And then she goes to book club tomorrow? This show. #Days

David Kreizman is still the best writer they have BY FAR at Days. I wish they'd make him head writer. I can only imagine the show we'd have with him at the helm. #Days

"I'm concerned about Brady too. It's been a very tough year for him. He lost his father. And then all the trauma with Rachel and losing his job. I don't know if he can take any more heartbreak right now." #Days

"If I come back to my practice, it wouldn't be full time. I've got things I'd like to do. I'd like to travel some. And I really enjoy reading. In fact, I've signed up for two of Julie's book clubs." #Days

"Now, well, Brady and I are in a good place and Rachel is getting the help that she needs. I like helping people. That's what I'm trained for so...would I come back? I think I would." #Days

"I don't know, if you'd asked me this a couple weeks ago, I would have said no, don't be silly. But then so much has happened. Rachel, all that happened with her. I felt so responsible. I felt like I let her down somehow and that made me doubt myself." #Days

"You know, this place has been a second home to me for as long as I can remember. It's nice to have somewhere to come that's familiar." "Well, I know everybody would love to have you back here, like I said." #Days

And the brows are on point. The insane number of months ahead that they are now...not so much. #Days

"I guess the best way to honor him is to live the best life that I can possibly live and take very good care of our family." 💔💜🕊️ #Days

"I can't even believe that he's not going to be walking through the door after one of those missions of his. You know, I can't believe I'm never going to see his face or hear his voice. That's not true. I see his face and I hear his voice all the time because I dream about him all the time." 💔 #Days

"I will say it's been a great relief to feel better, feel like myself again because...there were times I thought that would never happen. Although...well, life is just so different now without John." 💔 #Days

The show said Marlena and Belle are taking a day trip and can't go to the Christening, but Marlena is in the same clothes as last week and is at work and gets a health update tomorrow? 🤔 #Days

The thing that's so aggravating about this christening is like...it didn't have to be written as an emergency? There's no reason it couldn't've been an event where people are available to be there. You could've gotten the same lame drama out of having more people there. #Days

So they really named the baby after John as a way to pay tribute to him, but then don’t have Marlena or anyone else from that side of the family at the christening? Did no one in that writers room think that was a terrible decision? How! #Days

January 20: Sarah gives Marlena an update on her health condition. January 21: Julie hosts her first book club with Foster, Marlena, and Maggie. January 23: Marlena confides in Belle. #Days #Jarlena

@lovethedhs.bsky.social It actually wasn't upside down this time. Bless her heart. ❤️

Having an angry outburst and screaming at a woman and then immediately calling your therapist doesn't mean you've learned anything and are reformed in any way.

"I think this is a very good time for you to focus on your own path. Spend time with your daughter. Think of this as a gift." "Yeah, I think that's exactly what I'm going to do." #Days

"Who's going to take over Basic Black?" "Not sure. Maggie told me that I could have a say because I want it to stay in the family, but there's no candidates right now." "Well, I don't think you have anything to worry about." Does Marlena have a trick up her sleeve for Basic Black? #Days

"Marlena, I've been sticking with Basic Black for a long time and I think it's always had a lot to do with Dad. I was there for Dad. I didn't want to disappoint him. And if I leave Basic Black, am I going to be letting him down?" "No, you're not. Your father would want what's best for you." #Days

"Thank you for listening and for giving me advice. I'm always grateful for it." "You always had my support. You know that." "I do know that." #Days