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DAYS OF OUR LIVES Timeline

DAYS: Woe, Bo and Hope

— By Janet Di Lauro

Despite their supercouple status, DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Bo and Hope have endured numerous problems that have tested their relationship. With their marriage currently on the rocks — Hope flipped out at Bo over the way he handled Ciara's kidnapping, packed her bags, and moved out — here's a look back at the biggest issues that have plagued the pair over the years.

Bo and Hope in 1986 (Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso)
— NBC

1986: After their first wedding, Bo and Hope moved into the Kiriakis mansion with Bo's biological father, mob lord Victor. Hope wasn't happy with the way Bo was changing to please Victor. As a result of the stress, she ended up miscarrying. It caused a serious rift between the duo.

1994: Gina, a dead ringer for Hope, was discovered at Maison Blanche and eventually proved to be Bo's long-believed-dead wife. Although she wanted her husband back, Bo had moved on with Billie and married her. Eventually, Billie realized Bo had unresolved feelings for Hope and left Salem. Bo and Hope slowly found their way back to each other and planned to remarry. However, Billie's meddling mother, Kate, was scheming against them. Shortly before their big day, Kate arranged for Hope to find Bo and Billie in a compromising position. Hope assumed the worst, called off the wedding, and became involved with Franco.

1999: Stefano kidnapped Hope and transformed her into look-alike art thief Princess Gina via a chip he'd implanted inside her during her years at Maison Blanche. Under his manipulation, Hope kidnapped John from his honeymoon with Marlena and turned him evil. The two made love on a yacht; then Stefano arrived, and he and Hope made love, too. By the time Bo rescued Hope, she was pregnant with a child he knew wasn't his, causing him major stress. In the end, it turned out that Bo and Hope had had one intimate encounter that led to her pregnancy, although neither of them remembered it.

Reckell, Alfonso, Andrew Masset
Bo, Hope and Larry (Andrew Masset) in 2002
— JPI

2002: Hope's first husband, Larry Welch, decided he wanted revenge against his ex for leaving him, so he kidnapped her and Zack. Billie was in cahoots with Larry, but had no idea what he was actually planning. When evidence mounted that Hope was dead, Bo refused to believe it. Eventually, he rescued Hope and appeared to kill Larry in the process. It turned out that Larry was very much alive, and started "haunting" Hope. Then he plotted to have Bo killed by blackmailing his cousin, Colin, into murdering him. Bo outsmarted Colin and survived, while Larry ended up finally meeting his maker.

2005: Things got rocky for Bo and Hope when it was discovered that Bo and Billie's daughter, Georgia, who they believed had died at birth, was actually alive and living in Salem. It turned out that she was Abby's friend, Chelsea, who had been adopted by the Bensons. Guilt-ridden over not being there while Chelsea was growing up, Bo gave in to her every whim, creating strife between him and Hope.

2006: Tragedy struck when Bo lent Chelsea his car on New Year's Eve, and she ended up accidentally running down and killing her half brother, Zack. When Hope learned Bo's part in the tragedy, and that he kept it from her, she left her husband. Hope turned to her friend Patrick for comfort, and ended up spending one passionate night with him. When she turned up pregnant, Patrick manipulated paternity tests to reveal that he was the baby's father. Bo was devastated. In the end, a guilty Patrick admitted what he'd done, and Bo and Hope reconciled in time for the birth of their daughter, Ciara.

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Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Hope and Bo in 2008
— JPI

2008: The visions Bo began having after taking a fall at home intensified when he saw Hope shooting his sister, Kayla. Instead of sharing his thoughts with Hope, he worked overtime to keep her and Kayla apart. But when Hope came to Kayla's rescue during a hospital hostage situation, she accidentally shot her sister-in-law. Kayla recovered, but Hope was furious at Bo for not warning her about what he'd seen, insisting that the whole incident could have been prevented. Hope made Bo swear to come clean with her about all of his future visions from that day forward.

2009: When Ciara was abducted, a desperate Hope wanted to give in to the kidnappers' every demand to get her daughter back. Bo, on the other hand, thought it was best to go by the book and follow police procedure, insisting that ransom payments rarely resulted in a positive outcome. Their opposing views caused tension between the couple. In the end, Ciara was rescued, but not before witnessing two violent shootouts. Hope blamed Bo for the psychological toll it took on their little girl, and left him.

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Posted Thu Oct15, 2009, 4:02 PM — By Nancy Ischo

you have so many killers in this soap opera now and not enough happiness, and love like when it first started......we are glad Nicole lies are out in the open, now Rafe should come back and tell Sami that Sydney is her baby, and go from there, EJ should know that is his baby with Sami. and Bo and Hope should get over all these problems and get back to being together like they were.....where is the happy couples that this story started with.........

Posted Thu Oct15, 2009, 4:43 PM — By Penny Kessler

I agree with Nancy I.,,,,,,,,,,I agree that there is just too much violence going on and not enough "happiness". Bring Rafe back and reunite with Sami..they are a perfect couple (like Marlena and John)..and they have already proven they would be great parents, once it is known that Syney is Sami's REAL baby.........not Nichole and E.J.'s. PLS. don't make the mistake of running this story into the ground.........move on to another 'story'!

Posted Thu Oct15, 2009, 8:35 PM — By Donald Speller

I too am glad Nicole's lies have finally been exposed. I was sick to my stomach when she intercepted those letters. Not realistic at all. Would never happen in real life! I WILL BE GLAD WHEN THE REST OF HER DECEPTIONS COME OUT Secrets drag on too long!Kate should be in prison for what she has done to Daniel and Choloe, Bo and Hope,and the attempted murder of Victor, and the fire she set at his home. She has gotten away with entirely too much. Retribution is long over due for her. It may have happened if Daniel had went straight to the police with the recording instead of taunting her! That was not smart at all! Also not smart, Baker telling Nicole about the letters.Would loved to have seen the result of his not telling and letters deliverd to the people they were intended for. I think it would have proven to be more exciting and realistic. The same holds true for Stefano.Gets away with too much! Would love to see him outsmarted sometime. A lot of times. Salem police always arrest the wrong people!

Posted Thu Oct15, 2009, 11:00 PM — By Del Smith

I am always amazed how the writers make Hope so stupid. She used to be a strong, smart woman, but the mental instabilities she takes on everytime a major problem occurs, makes me wonder why they keep her on the police force. She is a nut.I am glad the stories are moving so much faster and peak our interest to the point we don't want to miss a show. I still miss Marlene and John and Patch and Kayla. Perhaps when the story with the baby switch is over, some of the youngsters can get bumped and some of the vets can return...with less pay...better than not working???

Posted Fri Oct16, 2009, 5:30 AM — By Beverley

It is said Hope miscarried after moving into Victors. it is the first have heard of that part. Was that after Shawn-D? He is supposed to be their first born. I wish that JT would be talked about more. Or seen. Also Chloe little sister Joy. The person I miss the most is Alice - Francis Reid if not just to sit in her comfy chair etc. Maybe christmas again. I really hope Days continues way after 2010 -old favs return also. How many times have Bo and hope married or renewed vows? I think at least 3 times. I wonder about Jennifer Melissa Sarah Jessica Mike everybody.

Posted Fri Oct16, 2009, 11:06 AM — By irene neidhardt

i really hope sammie and rafe stay together. he is the only man on the show that shows such true, honest love that looks so sincere. she does not belong with e.j. that would be so stupid to put them together after all he has done. sammie can't be that stupid to let a good man go for him. she deserves honest, good love.and when it comes out about her baby, she gets to keep her and raise her with rafe.

Posted Fri Oct16, 2009, 12:23 PM — By BYLinda

I'm glad the story line is moving faster, In the old days Sidney would be 18 before anyone knew. It is time for Sammy to be happy and the fact they are making Hope so insecure it would serve her right if Bo found someone who really cares about him for who he is. And Ej should get burnt on how much he really loves Nicole after the fact and she has moved on. It's time for Bell & Shawn to come back and what about Phillips baby with Mimi. Fights for Bell's kid and dumps his own...shocker.

Posted Fri Oct16, 2009, 12:23 PM — By Lisa

I am so tired of Hope's attitude. Every time something does not go her way or she doesn't like the way Bo has handled something,she threatens him with taking the kid away.She is never at fault.Get over yourself.Just like Stephani and Phillip get engaged and if he displeases her she breaks up with him.Then if he looks at someone else she wants him back until he does something wrong again. I fast forward through both of them.

Posted Sat Oct17, 2009, 2:44 PM — By Jane

I am so sick of Kate because she is NEVER punished for all the TERRIBLE things she does--it is not realistic. I am also sick of Hope being so crazy--she on the police force.

Posted Sat Oct17, 2009, 6:08 PM — By Kathy Dahill

Someone needs to put Kate in her place, she is such a witch. Stephanie, Phillip, Nathan and Melanie need to make up their minds who they want to be with.

Posted Sat Oct17, 2009, 9:35 PM — By Donald Speller

I am sick and tired of those sick in the head women always over powering the men in salem. Jan and shawn, kate and Daniel, now that sicko Meridith and Rafe! My God, can't these men man up and be smart enough to not get them selves over powered and trapped? All of Nicole's lies should have come out. I want to see Sydney go to her real parents. I hope it won't be a year before the truth comes out. Now Nicole is leaving town, and when the truth does come out about Sydney, Sami and EJ will really be upset, especially Sami, as she is giving Nicole money to leave town. Also, the truth should come out about Mia's baby. Again, everything that Nicole did should be exposed. She has lied to Brady. He does not know about the baby switch. He has been played like a piano! Secrets really take too long to come out. You would think that Nicole would have learned that secrets do come out. But no, she still lies and schemes. As said before, why does the salem police always arrest the wrong persons?

Posted Mon Oct19, 2009, 8:41 PM — By jan

I am with all the people who have left comments about bo and hope, sami and rafe, ej and nicole. the best story would be to please.....bring rafe back now and put sami right away with him. it is already dragging on to long. as for ej, i wish for once someone would please finally put him in his place. he always acts so self rightous. he has kill, kidnapped, stole body parts etc. also this thing with drugs and victor. hasn't the world had enough of that. We don't one of the major player at the head of something like this....... (I've been watching this show since it came on. when john and marlena, patch and kayla were let go it was one of the biggest mistakes ever. i dont' understand.....let KATE GO.... i can't stand her and never have. no one is able to do the things the writers have her do. please get serious.

Posted Thu Oct22, 2009, 1:04 PM — By P. Shepperd

I wish Day's would leave Bo & Hope alone. They are the best couple on day's since they got rid of John & Marlena & Patch & Kayla. Bringing Shawn & Belle would be nice.

Posted Sat Oct24, 2009, 12:23 AM — By Lois

Way too boring over the summer. Haven't watched in months. What's up with John & Marlena? Is Bo gone? I see today that Hope is moving out. Where is he?

Posted Sat Oct31, 2009, 6:27 PM — By Sandy

I am with a lot of the other responders. Writers, try an experiment----try and make some of these characters happy, possibly comical for a while. I am sure you could come up with some plausible scenarios. The Days writers drag a plot on and on and actually begin to turn off your viewers. I wonder what would happen to your ratings....Don't you? I would love to see Lucas happy for a while, Sami happy for a while, Hope move on to Justin.

Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009, 10:01 PM — By Julie Deao

I am loving Bo with Carly. Those two were great in the 90's. I am so excited to watch the show everyday now. Sami and EJ have incredible chemistry. Rafe is okay but boring.


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