~Marcie Walsh~

Siblings: Ron Walsh, Eric Walsh, Jerry Walsh
Significant Romantic Relationships: Michael McBain, Al Holden (Deceased)

Marcie Walsh first appeared in 2002 as the part time receptionist to Dr. Conklin, an Obstetrician at Llanview Hospital. When Jennifer Rappaport needed to change her conception date to indicate that Cristian Vega, not Al Holden, was the father of her unborn baby, Marcie was happy to use her position to help Jen. Insecure and without many friends, Marcie desperately wanted Jen's friendship and approval. Although the scheme backfired, Jen and Marcie slowly started to build a strong, if somewhat rocky, friendship.

Marcie began tutoring Al Holden, who was doing poorly in his classes. Marcie realized that Al was addicted to prescription drugs, and vowed to help him kick the habit. Locking herself and Al in Al's dorm room, Marcie forced Al to stop taking pills and promised to help him through the difficult time of withdrawl. Al was able to kick his habit, and the two began to fall in love.

Al transformed the way Marcie viewed herself. Through Al, she realized she was as beautiful and capable as anyone else. Al also supported Marcie when she was harassed for advocating peace in the Middle East conflict. Some particularly angry students knocked Marcie out and threw her in a dumpster. Al rescued her, but Marcie unknowingly picked up a rare disease from the germs and bacteria in the garbage. Al, her lover, caught the disease and was hospitalized. Despite a valiant struggle, Al died, leaving Marcie heartbroken.

During her grief, Marcie met Michael McBain, whom she believed to be bitter and arrogant. She would also routinely receive visits from Al's soul, who desperately wanted to reunite with her. Unbeknownst to Marcie, Al's spirit took root in Michael's body, determined to win her back. At first Marcie was surprised and unnerved by the sincerity and kindness that normally angry Michael was displaying towards her, but slowly she was won over. On Valentine's Day, Marcie realized that Al's spirit had inhabited Michael's body. He told Marcie that his soul would always remain in Michael's, and encouraged Marcie to find love with Michael. Al's spirit departed this world, leaving Marcie with no recollection of her heavenly encounter with Al. However, she has developed deeper feelings for Michael and looks forward to continuing their relationship.

Bio courtesy of ABC Daytime



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