In real-life, McCook doesn’t have it quite so dramatic.
“I had been through a marriage before,” McCook said.
“Laurette had not, but we were both really ready to commit to this thing.

We came to a place where we thought we would be terrific together.
We decided to fall in love.”
“@JohnMcCook44 is already getting into the holiday spirit!,” thetweet read.

“He and his wife are safely delivering festive baskets to their nearest and dearest.”
Six months later, a trip to Disneyland with family produced one exhausted couple, as McCookshared on Instagram.
“Disneyland for us and our amazing godchildren Griffin and Bella Neal.

12 hours … yes, 12 hours and lots of walking for us in the crazy Southern California heat.
So I figured I’d be a sport and go on Splash Mt with the kids.
“Before driving back Laurette and I popped a couple Aleve for our aches and headed home.
A perfect day was had by all!!
Could Eric Forrester have handled that?
Summer vacation anyone?”