It seems Marie’s stint in Genoa City is wrapping up on The Young and the Restless. After the murder of her husband, Logan, Marie has opted to get help for her addiction elsewhere. So, is this the last we’ve seen of Nick’s new friend, or is Marie’s departure going to be short-lived?
Key Takeaways
- Marie and Nick became friends after bonding over their addictions.
- Nick became Marie’s protector and helped cover up her husband’s murder.
- Marie decided to leave rehab and seek help at another facility.
Tragedy Looms For Marie?
Marie (Jade Harlow) has definitely shaken up Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) life since her arrival. As a fellow addict, Marie knows the temptation and the struggle of trying to kick the bad habit.
After an overdose almost cost Marie her life, she checked into rehab along with Nick. The two bonded as they began their recovery, yet it wasn’t easy.
Things took a dramatic turn with a visit from Marie’s husband, Logan (Tommy Walker). During a heated argument with Marie, Logan hit his head during a fall and was later declared dead. Nick, being the protector that he is, brought in Michael (Christian Le Blanc) to help Marie.
Thanks to Michael’s legal expertise, Marie won’t be facing any jail time. However, the incident was a wake-up call for Marie.
Realizing she needs help, she decided her best option was to go home. After saying her tearful goodbye and sharing a kiss with Nick, Marie left to start her next chapter.
The door is open for a Marie return; however, some fans think Mrs. Kirkland isn’t coming back. A theory on Reddit suggests that Marie might overdose again, and this time won’t make it.
There’s been no official word about Harlow’s status. But Marie’s final scenes with Nick were emotional, so it could possibly set up a tragic ending for the character.
Nick’s Impact On Marie
Nick’s taking a liking to Marie and has become her protector as they fight their addictions. Their bond has teetered between that of friends and possible lovers.
Marie was a huge motivation in Nick deciding to get clean. But Marie, on the other hand, struggled with her sobriety. Yet, Nick’s support changed her attitude, and she was determined to beat her addiction.
So, without Nick around, one must wonder how Marie will fare? Marie won’t have Nick to help her, so she might still have her struggles. Marie will either find the strength to fight her demons, or it could end up being a losing battle.
If anything happens to Marie, it’s going to have a negative impact on Nick’s recovery. He’ll feel responsible for Marie’s troubles and might ease his guilt by turning to drugs again.
Whether Marie returns or not remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain: she left a huge impact on Nick.
