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.

John McCook as Eric on The Bold and the Beautiful

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.

John McCook and wife Laurette Spang

“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.

John McCook and wife Laurette Spang

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?”