This article contains a reference to sexual assault.
Eric Brady is a huge fan favorite on “Days of Our Lives.”
“Ackles portrayed the character until 2000.
A few years later, in 1997, Eric also returned to Salem to reunite with his family.
Carrie then stopped Sami and Austin’s wedding, and Eric felt guilty for hurting Sami.
However, she later forgave her brother.
Nicole was introduced to “Days of Our Lives” viewers as a waitress working at the Java Cafe.
Eric and Nicole eventually began dating and fell madly in love with one another.
However, secrets from Nicole’s past put a strain on the young couple’s relationship, perSoap Central.
So, Nicole moved on to Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo) and the two eventually got married.
He began dating"Swamp Girl” Greta Von Amberg(viaSoaps in Depth).
Although Eric had strong feelings for Greta, he couldn’t move past his love for Nicole.
However, it was clear that both parties still had deep feelings for one another.
Eric tried to smooth out the situation.
Eventually, Eric’s mother, Marlena, exposed Kristen for lying to Brady, and Kristen sought revenge.
Kristen drugged and raped Eric (viaSoaps in Depth).
The scandal cost Eric his job and he began to struggle with his future plans.
Eventually, he decided to leave his career as a priest behind and pursue a romance with Nicole.
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The couple began dating again and were quickly engaged.
Eventually, Eric was thrilled to see an old friend named Serena Mason come to Salem.
The pair had met and dated during Eric’s time in Africa.
Eric felt horrible guilt after Serena’s murder and began to drink heavily.
Eric eventually turned himself in and was sentenced to five years in prison.
Nicole wanted nothing to do with Eric after that, and the two drifted apart.
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During this time, their old spark was reignited and the pair fell back in love.
Brady was angry and blackmailed Nicole into ending her relationship with Eric and leaving Salem.
After Nicole left, Eric leaned on Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves) and the two grew close.
He also developed feelings for Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey).
However, when Nicole came back to Salem, Eric reunited with her and left Sarah heartbroken.
However, Eric eventually opted to return to Africa for work, leaving Nicole with the child in Salem.
When Eric found out he was furious.
He divorced Nicole and left Salem.
