In the 1990s, Carrie and Austin were one of the show’s most popular pairings.
However, Carrie built a strong bond to her stepmother, Marlena Evans, as a child.
Austin was a young and fit boxer who instantly captured Carrie’s attention (viaSoap Opera Digest).
Carrie became friendly with Billie, and the two women moved in together.
Of course, this meant that Carrie and Austin saw each other more often.
So, she pushed Austin away, despite her love for him (viaSoap Central).
When Carrie and Austin split, Sami wasted no time trying to win Austin’s heart.
Sami fell hard for Austin Reed, and wanted him for herself.
So, when Carrie and Austin split, Sami began to get closer to him.
Meanwhile, Austin’s half-brother, Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo), had his sights set on Carrie.
Austin didn’t want to hurt Carrie and kept his night with Sami a secret.
Carrie and Austin eventually got engaged and began planning for their wedding.
However, she didn’t stay away long.
Sami later gave birth to her son, Will, and nearly died in the process.
As Austin and Sami grew closer, Austin couldn’t get over his love for Carrie.
Carrie was saddened to watch the love of her life marry her own sister.
However, when he returned to Salem, Austin had the marriage annulled and reconciled with Carrie.
Sami was badly injured, and when she awoke, she seemed to have amnesia.
She didn’t remember anything about her life or her sister Carrie Brady’s relationship with Austin.
Sami and Carrie’s family decided that Austin should play along and pretend to be Sami’s husband.
During this time, Sami and Austin grew close and Carrie leaned on Dr. Mike Horton.
Austin was heartbroken that Will wasn’t his son, and that Sami was faking her amnesia.
Eventually, Carrie began having feelings for Mike and the two had an affair.
Carrie resurfaced in 2005 when she returned to Salem and reconnected with Austin.
Of course, Sami Brady still schemed to keep them apart.
Eventually, Carrie and Austin worked through their issues and got back together.
They remarried and moved to Switzerland together.
Carrie was caught between Austin and Rafe, perSoaps in Depth.
According toSoap Opera Digest, Carrie and Austin later welcomed a son named Noah Reed.
