The scene opens with Roman on a plane heading back to Salem after Marlena's death in the plane crash. Roman opens the letter that Olivia gave to him. Marlena had written the letter just before Orpheus sent her away.

My Beloved Roman,

I don't have much time Orpheus will be here soon. He said he intends to separate us forever. There's a finality in his tone that I had never heard before. You know what's in my heart but on the chance that this letter will reach you there are some things I'll just feel better knowing that I've said. Roman, you are right now in almost the exact position Orpheus was in seven years ago. Please don't do what he did. Don't become bitter. Don't become consumed with revenge.

Roman stops reading the letter. He looks out the window. He shifts around in his seat and goes back to reading the letter.

Please don't give Orpheus that victory. Please don't mourn my death too long. Fill your life and the children's lives with love and laughter. It would not honor me to see you stuck in the past. It would delight me no end to see you get over this hurdle and get on with your life. And always...always to hear you laugh.

Scene fades to Roman and Marlena hugging. Marlena lets go and tries to leave but Roman stops her.

Roman: I'm not going to let you go. I don't care what you say.
Marlena: Roman, don't you understand. We don't have any choice. It's done.
Roman: No, no don't say that.
Marlena: Now listen to me. I have to go soon. There's something I want you to do. I want you to go on with your life.
Roman: I can't do that.
Marlena: You can do that. You know what would make me really happy?
Remember all those crazy, silly, awful wonderful times we had. Remember when you brought your sleeping bag over and you parked on my floor...remember when you tried to show off and took me skiing and you almost got me killed...remember our wedding...remember when our children were born. I want to know that those things made your life richer and better. That'll make it easier for both of us.
Roman: They do. They do but that's not enough. We've got so much more.
Marlena: Oh Roman. We've had so much.
Roman: It doesn't have to end.
Marlena: It's not going to end.
Roman: Well then you'll stay.
Marlena: Not the way you think.
Roman: What do you mean?
Marlena: Roman, I'll always be with you. I'll always be a part of you. The same as you're a part of me now. Don't you understand that?
Roman: Yes, but honey it hurts so bad.
Marlena: I know it hurts. Remember this, I want you to be happy. That's what I want. I want you to go on. I love you. I'll always love you but we have to let go.
Roman: We have to let go.
Marlena: Don't move!

Marlena gets up on her tippy toes and kisses Roman on the lips.

Marlena: You be happy. You be happy. Good-bye!

Marlena walks away from Roman. She never takes her eyes off of him. She places her index finger on her lips and kisses it. She points it in Roman's direction as to throw him one last kiss. She turns around and walks away but she turns around to look at him one last time before she's gone forever.

Roman: Good-bye Marlena!

Scene ends with Roman crying clutching the letter to his heart.

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