Holly and Ed: She's Trying ...

TV's Greatest Daytime Stories
Issue # 1 - 1975

Photo caption: When Holly (left, Lynn Deerfield) became a Bauer, her sister-in-law Leslie (center, Lynne Adams) and mother-in-law Bert (Charita Bauer) were shocked and skeptical of the marriage's chance to succeed.

HOLLY IS TRYING TO BE A GOOD WIFE TO ED

But She Has Been Unable -- Or Unwilling -- to Dismiss Her Love for Roger ... Only Time Will Tell If She Is Able to Guard Their Secret -- or Whether She Will Ruin Both Relationships

As a younger woman, Holly Norris’ stubborn, childish actions could be directly attributed to her upbringing. The product of a broken home, she lived with her kind mother, Barbara, who fought to instill proper values in her daughter. However, Holly was only acquainted with her wealthy father, Stan, by his signature on the checks he would send, much against her mother’s wishes.

Holly fell hard for suave, smooth talking Roger Thorpe. Well aware that she was merely a stepping-stone in his climb to the top, she couldn’t have cared less.

However, Roger’s conscience got the better of him. Unable to accept Holly’s total dedication to his well-being, he called the relationship off and turned his attention to her sister-in-law, Janet Norris. Holly saw Roger leaving Janet’s apartment, and assumed that they were involved.

The traumatic happening sent Holly into a panic. Losing sight of all senses, she drove around in total oblivion and was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Out of guilt and indecision, Roger left town.

While in the hospital, not only had Holly lost the use of her legs, but the will to live as well. A young surgeon, Dr. Ed Bauer, took special interest in the case. His care and patience paid off, as Holly agreed to physical therapy. Regaining use of all faculties, she left the hospital, but her heart remained with Dr. Bauer.

Inviting Holly to spend a weekend in Las Vegas, doctor and patient had too much to drink and in an impetuous mood, decided to marry, then and there.

Both bride and groom regretted their carefree action, but agreed to give the marriage a try.

The two were happy, until Roger Thorpe returned to town and reentered Holly Bauer’s life.

Roger had matured a great deal in his absence. Determined to start his own business, he wanted no part of Holly, but she was persistent.

Downtrodden and depressed over his inability to earn a living, Roger soon found Holly’s concern a great comfort.

By the time she realized she was pregnant with his child, Roger was involved with Peggy Fletcher in the first honest, loving relationship of his life. He pleaded with Holly to tell Ed the child was his (Ed’s) and give their marriage a chance. Reluctantly, Holly agreed, but was merely existing from day to day. Even the birth of daughter, Christina, did not lift her spirits.

But then, tragedy struck as Ed was involved in a serious accident. Close to death, Holly realized for the first time that she actually harbored deep feelings for her husband. Promising herself to be a good wife from that day on, she prayed for his recovery.

Recuperation was a slow, day-to-day process. Ed regained his health, but is still partially paralyzed in one arm.

Roger and Peggy are happily planning their wedding. While Holly loves Ed, unfortunately for all concerned, she is still very much in love with the father of her child.

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