The pair first met when Nicole was a waitress and Eric was a budding photographer.
Eric urged Nicole to model for him and the two fell in love (viaSoap Central).
Sadly, things didn’t work out between the pair and Eric opted to leave Salem.

He was gone for 12 years before finally returning to reunite with his friends and family members.
Nicole and Eric eventually got back together, but a deception by Nicole ended their second chance at love.
However, in true “Days of Our Lives” fashion, the couple’s relationship wasn’t over.

The pair tried their hand at romance again and even got engaged.
Later, when Eric found out about Nicole’s infidelity, he filed for divorce, perSoaps in Depth.
Nicole later moved on to marry Rafe Hernandez, but never really go over Eric.
I like what Eric has with Jada but here we are," one fantweeted.
“I love Jada Hunter with Eric!
He needs his own kids, she’s the right age, and she’s stable,” anotherwrote.
“Enough with Eric and Nicole!
“Eric and Nicole round what?
Let me know when the silliness is over,” another viewerstated.