“Days of Our Lives” fans know that Salem’s prominent families are the backbone of the show.

They also adopted sons Frankie and Max along the way.

They couldn’t resist sharing a sweet memory about McCay in the process.

Mary Beth Evans and Stephen Nichols smiling

Evans shared that McCay loved cheesecake, so Nichols purchased a large cheesecake platter to bring to her.

He also played the harmonica for McCay, and she sang along with his music.

Nichols said of McCay, “She was one of those actresses who was so connected and so committed.

Peggy McCay smiling

She always brought the game up a few notches.