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The storyline is so sad with poor Grace, you did an awesome job Ali :)!

I have been watching days since I was a teenager and that episode ... although tremendously sad was great acting on your part and for that matter everyone else. Great job! I also want to mention my 8 year old son thought you were a teenager on the show until Will came back and he realized you were older. He is also hooked on the Biggest Loser... I think he has a crush!

I know you're trying your best Ali, but it's so hard to ignore the giant holes in the plot and actually feel this storyline. Roman & Sami were great, but so many other characters were missing. Shouldn't Marlena have been there? She lost a child once. And are we really supposed to believe that Lucas wouldn't be right by Sami's side during all of this. Despite all of the contrived plot devices that have pulled them apart, they're still each other's best friend. But I suppose that putting Lucas there would just make it obvious that Rafe is a poor imitation.

Kenny promised us no more dead kids after Zack. That lasted long. I'm not overly surprised as Sami's storylines have been a farce ever since the writers made the stupid move of having Sami sleep with her rapist.
I used to love and root for Sami, but I find it really hard to invest in her or her storylines these days. It all seems to be about the plot with no thought given to how any character would really act.

Ali, you are amazing! I agree with what James Scott said in SOD...your acting is the best I have seen on the show! It was so hard to watch, but I finally feel like Days is Must see TV again. The story's are starting to flow and I can't wait for the next episode. Thanks for blogging. Look forward to Sami finally telling EJ the truth.

BRAVO to *YOU* Ali!! I hope you get an emmy for this. You deserve it!!!

Also, the rest of the cast was amazing too :)

TJ

I typically watch DAYS in the morning as I'm getting ready for work and putting my makeup on. After bawling my way through Monday's show I knew better than to try to put on make up while I watched yesterday's so I got ready for work early then sat down to watch. And proceeded to wipe every bit of the makeup back off with all my tears. Clearly...I need a new plan.

Hands down, this is the best work I can ever recall seeing you do. Everone in the s/l has been outstanding - every single performance. But I have to admit, the scene with Sami falling apart in Roman's arms has me tearing up just now as I think about it.

Bravo Ali - to you and every member of the cast.

Ali, my hats off to you. You have given us so many wonderful scenes through the years, but the way you made Sami's anguish and heartwrenching pain as a mother palpable, was just amaaaazing to this Days viewer. I knew what James had said about your performance, and that is was the best he has seen on Days, and he was NOT kidding! You have really outdone yourself, and have left me in awe as I cling to my tissues watching these tragic scenes play out. Thank you for that!!!

I look forward to when EJ learns the truth and the sparks really fly. Good soapy stuff coming our way...and I just love to watch you and James in any scene together. I cannot wait!!!!!

Sparty

Ms Sweeney You have changed my mind about soap Actresses you had me in tears. I lost my dad in 94 and when you fell into Romans arms I just missed him so much, My daddy too could make everything better. I just wanted Roman to fix that for Sami so bad. I still think people don't get it about the EJ rape thing, I personally don't look at it as Rape. But I hope the writers put EJ and Sami together we feel robbed after all the Santo and Collen stuff we want to see a real love between two people not a sugar coated one like she is having with Rafe. okay I'm off the subject lol you did An AWESOME job and if you don't get an EMMY for the performance then there's something wrong with the whole EMMY thing. Congrats for during such an awesome job

Yes... I was crying as well. It is such a strong sotryline Alison and you and Galen did a great job, one of your best works I think. I hope Sami gets her real baby back soon. I feel sad for her because the family doesn't really know she is grieving her real (or she thought) daughter, they think she just adopted. But if they all knew it was her real daughter, it would hurt so much more.

Alison Sweeney you have been absolutely amazing with this storyline. I too agree with James in that this is the best acting I have ever seen on Days and I watch religiously. I simply can't get over how real the emotions seems to be from you and Galen. If you don't get an Emmy nod for this it will truly be a shame, but with that said, you ALWAYS have the support of thousands of fans. Great job Ali!

I am so glued to DOOL right now! Ali you are awesome and after just having a baby I am betting these scenes were especially hard for you!

I am glad you updated your blog too!

Great work. Also cant wait for the new season of Biggest Loser.

Ali,

I cried the whole episode on 6/9. All of you did such an amazing job of bringing the heartache to the viewers. Kudos to all of you on a difficult job well done!

Ali, you are an awesome actress and this storyline has been awesome! I have a strong relationship with my dad as well, and thought the Sami and Roman scenes were amazing! Thanks so much for blogging with us!! :)

Ali,
You were amazing! I agree with James - that was the best acting I've ever seen on Days. We love you!
- EJami Fan

Ali, you have been truly amazing these last couple of episodes. I hope the writers will continue to make you "good" instead of evil. I am loving Rafe and Sami together!!

Ali love all the Safe scenes so much fun - and these serious scenes were amazing too. Many of us are crying along with your camera guy Brian.;-) You and Galen are very convincing showing the agony of the loss of a child. Galen struck the right understated tone expected from a strong man with a tender heart. Glad to see Sami growing as a character! Is it a first for her not to have any terrible secrets now she's let the last cat out of the bag? A freshing change I think - a draining week - looking forward to more Safe -Your enjoyment in working with Galen comes through in your scenes as you both do 'funny' really well. Please keep the humour coming to balance out the inevitable soapy angst!

I have to say that was so real to me. I have a 2 and half yr old and kept hugging her all day. I have watched days off and on since i was 5 yrs old and my baby sitter had it on. I am now 32 and back in love with it. The baby Grace story was so moving and real. That is what life is about. Good and bad! Congrats and I can not wait to see what's going to happen with EJ. I hate Nicole....

Oh my God, Ali you are amazing! You are truly a gift and talent! And don't you EVER let anyone tell you otherwise! So proud to have you as our leading lady! You're just absolutely wonderful and such a rare diamond! As I'm sure you already know it, having done this so long, but by me having been a fan of yours for so long as well, I thought I should tell you, again! Girl, you are absolutely amazing! And you Ali, and your character Samantha, is such a legend throughout the soap world!

You are just amazing...I don't even know what else to say about that, your performances throughout this...just WOW!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! And I really felt and was worried about you because I know you have Megan at home, around the same age, and I just didn't want that for you, having you go through this, or handling something like this rightnow. I knew you could and that you'd be fine, but I was still so worried and didn't want them to do that to you. But totally understand it, as it had to happen, in order to move forward and give a shocking twist and put a crack in Nicole's disgusting deed. I can't wait until Sami finds out the truth and gets her daughter! I so hope that this will lead back into and help Sami go Dark and Grey again! She totally needs to, especially with what has happened here with Grace and with what Nicole has done to her. I can so see Sami totally loosing it and just beating Nicole's behind for ALL of this. Like you said in the SOD article, "This is the most horrible thing that you can do to a person" regarding what Nicole has done to Sami. And you are so right! And I can't wait until Sami, EJ, and Mia get their payback & revenge for what she's done to them and their babies. Oh my Gawd, poor Mia! As this is her baby that has died and she has no idea! How horrible and sad for her! Poor Mia.

Ali, you're doing a absolutely wonderful and amazing job with all of this! And I'm sure you have that wonderful cast of yours to give you big hugs after such emotional scenes as these. You are truly talented and a true gem in the Soap World, and this is just another reason that proves it! I'm so proud to be a Ali Sweeney and Sami fan, as I have been for so many years! And ALWAYS will be! I love Sami! And my poor heart is breaking for her going through this and what Nicole and others, like Dr. Baker and now Stefano, are doing and have done to her and her REAL daughter, what they've done to EJ, and Mia & her baby as well! Oh my Gawd! So horrible and sad! I so hope Nicole pays severly for what she's done to these babies and to EJ, Mia, and to Sami! How horrible! So, incredibly sad!

Ali you're completely rocked these scenes! These scenes have been such tear jerkers. And the scenes where Sami told EJ the truth completely broke my heart. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Susan

Oh, Ali you are wonderful! As always! So, no surprise there! You are always awesome! I'm also so very proud of Sami, for stepping up and telling EJ the truth! You & James in those scenes...WOW!! JUST...WOW, I'm Speechless! Every single time, you two just knock it out of the park and you're so real together, everything is so very real and strong with you two. What great talents you are! It's always so effortless and flawless with you two on screen, you can tell you guys are really there for each other throughout the scenes and so dedicated to both of your characters and their story together. You two work together as a team, as one and play off each other amazingly! And you two know how to do it, together, everytime! I mean, since day one, every single time you two are amazing together...you don't miss or skip a beat, a look, a breath, a touch, just amazing together! I'm just so speechless and just always in awe, at the power and chemistry that you two have on screen together and on the show as a whole! And the real, deep, strong, and natural chemistry and emotions that you all convey together.

I mean, wow! Just…wow! You & James just make it so real and so effortless! Like there's no need for a rehearsel or a script with you two, its like you two just come on and bam...there you are knocking it out of the park together all the time!!! I just love it! You & James do it together, every-single-time! You two just play off each other so real and so perfectly all the time! Just absolutely wonderful and I'm just speechless! I'm just in so much awe of the two of you and your brilliant performances together ALL THE TIME!!! I mean, every-single-time, you two are amazing together and just knock it out of the park! Oh my goodness Ali...such a amazing, touching, heartbreaking performance! But, of course it would be, I've been a fan of yours for years...so I didn't expect anything less of you and knew you would just be absolutely AMAZING!! As you always are! Just such a brilliant, original, and compelling actress with so much range and talent! You’re just amazing! I just thank you & James so much for both of your heartfelt, touching, and just amazing performances and strength throughout this and everything that you two put into these scenes! I mean those were awesome and so strong and heartbreaking. I mean everyone is doing a good job, but you & James, good gawd…WOW!!! EJ & Sami are just….wow! Just so touching and incredible! Absolutely wonderful performances and strength by you two and your characters! So talented and brilliant!! So thank you and James so very much for those strong and heartwrenching performances! Absolutely amazing!! But you two ALWAYS are, so I didn’t expect anything less of the both of you! And you both went above and beyond, greatly and brilliantly, even than I thought you would! Truly amazing the two of you!!

Ali, yes you are amazing. I have watched Days since I was a young girl with my mom back when Days first started. I have always loved to hate Sami. She always doing something to get in trouble. You did such am amazing job with this story line and I believe I went through a half a box of kleenex the last couple of days. I love that you are with Rafe now and hope that stays for a while, I think he is a good match for you. Are John & Marlana coming back?

Thanks for Blogging. I must say that your performance during those scenes were phenomenal.You really showcased Sami's emotions during this time. It felt heartfelt and almost real. The scenes with Roman were heart retching to watch. I actually broke out into tears. when baby Grace passed on that tore my heart out. The way you put your heart and soul into Sami is amazing. You are the reason I started watching Days back in the day. And the talent and dedication that you put into making Sami the complex character that she is shows in everything that you do. I can't wait to see how Sami deals with the after math of her actions. I know that no matter what you will have me riveted to me seat. As always you bring your A game and it shows. Thank you

Ali I have such respect for you, you blew these episodes out of the water. I've watched days my entire life and Im no spring chicken I was overwhelmed with emotion watching your performance ,and everyone elses you all were extraordinary. Thanks for your hardwork and dedication.

I cannot tell you how this storyline has moved me over the last days...as a mom of 2 little ones, it is my worst fear that something like this would happen...you and Galen have been amazing...along with the rest of the cast.

Bravo on a job well done, and keep it coming!

I cannot even begin to tell you how this storyline has moved me. 12 years ago, my best friends daughter died of bacterial meningitis, she was barely a month old. Though the story line lacked a lot of medical accuracy on screen (such as Gracie remaining conscious most of the time, it did take me back. Your reactions, as well as everyone else in the scenes, were exceptional. Forgive me though, if I don't watch the day of the funeral.

The Baby Grace story line was heartwrenching and Ali was excellent. Also, Ali and James were terrific in every scene they had together. I'm so ready for the big reveal about their real baby being alive, I'm practically drooling! Can't wait for Nicole to loose EJ! While I love the character of Nicole and the actress who plays her, James and Ali have so much on-screen chemistry together that they're other partners are just "Bah Humbug!" Give them more screen time together, Ali and James rock! Also, as far as the characters go, EJ really needs Sami because he wants to be good with her, whereas Nicole is an enabler for his bad behavior. Moreover, EJ loves Sami--the good, the bad and the ugly. Sami needs someone who is as equally flawed as she is and loves her in spite of the flaws. EJ is that man! Thanks for giving EJ and Ali such a fantastic story line! Also, PLEASE get them back together ASAP. I need more scenes with these two talented actors playing off each other! They truly make my DAYS!

Days is so good right now other than the fact that it keeps making me cry. Ali you are doing a fantastic job - seriously this is some of the best acting I've ever seen on Days. I love seeing Sami and EJ's scenes together. Great, great job.

Ali you are so amazing. You are the reason that I keep watching Days. Keep doing what you do and I will keep watching. Great job!!!!

oh my, Ali - the sadness was downright palpable! SOOO sad...the look of profound grief in your face - and then EJ's (James') reaction when he fully realized it was HID child who had died - phew - Brava!

The storyline with Grace was so difficult to watch. All the actors involved were so amazing that you truly felt their pain. I haven't cried that much in a long time. It makes you see how precious every life is. Excellent job!

Ali I think you are awesome! I watch you on Days and on the Biggest Loser. I haven't been able to watch Days lately but I did see that Grace was sick in the hospital and that things were not looking so well. Everyone has been talking about what an awesome job you did and I wish I had seen it as well. I would really like to see things come together for Sami. She deserves it after all she has gone through over the years!

Ali, I'm so impressed wtih the whole cast and crew involved in this storyline. You guys made it so believable. It is just a heartbreaking storyline and you and Galen brought it home. I know you had to be so emotionally exhausted after those scenes, I know I was and I was just watching! Great job to you all!

Ali, I'm so impressed wtih the whole cast and crew involved in this storyline. You guys made it so believable. It is just a heartbreaking storyline and you and Galen brought it home. I know you had to be so emotionally exhausted after those scenes, I know I was and I was just watching! Great job to you all!

Ali, I'm so impressed wtih the whole cast and crew involved in this storyline. You guys made it so believable. It is just a heartbreaking storyline and you and Galen brought it home. I know you had to be so emotionally exhausted after those scenes, I know I was and I was just watching! Great job to you all!

Ali- What an incredible job that you have done with your role as Sami in this current baby Grace story. The entire cast, crew & writers have truly made this storyline come to life. You made us go through all of this with you and I for one have been loving it and hating it at the same time, you have made it seem so real.
If we at home are all emotional about this, I cannot imagine how you all who are doing this story have managed to stay strong after performing it on Days!
Great Job to all! This makes us want to hug our babies. Life is a gift, we are given each and every day. That's why they call it the Present.

Ali,
You did such an awesome job on these scenes! Absolutely heart-wrenching! I see a possible Emmy in your future, girlfriend! I enjoy you on both shows and my husband absolutely adores you! Beth

Does anyone know where I can find the lyrics to the lullabye on Mondays show? Ali been watching the show since I was 15 and Sammie was pregnant with Will. This was your best performance yet!

Ali,
I hope you get the recognition you deserve for these scenes. I cried along with you. I hope they use this to bring Sami and Rafe closer. The whole EJ thing, other than Johnny, is done.
Casey

Oh, just ONCE can't Sami like be blissfully happy for like a year?
Everytime she's happy I get SO excited and then WHAMMO! I only watch Days now, FOR Sami (or you) and people have thought I was nuts forever because I'd go on and on about Sami and everyone else hated her. Since pretty much day one when you showed up. My friends got all tickled when I agreed to watch Supernatural because "Jensen Ackles is Sami's brother....so it can't be that bad".
It just breaks my heart to see Sami always so miserable. In fact, watching today, I may have to track down EJ and throw tomatoes at him at the grocery store. Which would be sad because then I'd have to apologize and explain that I'm not really delusional.

When baby Grace flatlined, my jaw dropped open and it was downhill from there, with weird bouts of sadness and sheer fury that they would let that happen. Not that I can think of a better way out of this mess, but still.
I don't know HOW you do it, but you're doing it well.
On the other hand, can you maybe put a bug in the writer's ear that at least ONE person would like to see Sami get to play in the park with the kids for a bit and then get to go out to dinner and enjoy herself? They may think it's dull, but it would make, at least, me BLISSFULLY happy!
And, sadly, you also can't ever leave the show. There is a big paper on my wall from years ago when everyone was getting killed off that says, "If they lay a finger on Sami I'm DONE" Perhaps they should be aware of that. :D
And CONGRATS on the baby! She's SO CUTE I could eat her up!

Sami:

You are just awesome; and, it is time that you have happiness on DAYS .... by getting your baby back soon .... and EJ not trying to keep her away from you. In fact, EJ should allow you to have
your children and if does not, then someone has to have more pull than the DiMera's. Sami deserves to have her baby with her and the sooner the better.

Sami:
You and Rafe are the best things that have happen to days in a long time I hope they keep you guys together.You and him were awsome with the baby grace story but I can't wait till the full truth comes out.I hope you get custody of both kids and Ej is left with no kids.I have never liked Ej and what he did to you in the past.I like you with lucus but I love you with Rafe he is a much better fit for you.He is a Brady and a Johnson all in one.He is the man for Sami Brady and the only man for her.Your acting job on Grace was the best I have ever seen and can't wait to see more.I hope Sami and Rafe come together and find out the truth together and take the kids away from the evil family.

Sami:
You and Rafe are the best things that have happen to days in a long time I hope they keep you guys together.You and him were awsome with the baby grace story but I can't wait till the full truth comes out.I hope you get custody of both kids and Ej is left with no kids.I have never liked Ej and what he did to you in the past.I like you with lucus but I love you with Rafe he is a much better fit for you.He is a Brady and a Johnson all in one.He is the man for Sami Brady and the only man for her.Your acting job on Grace was the best I have ever seen and can't wait to see more.I hope Sami and Rafe come together and find out the truth together and take the kids away from the evil family.

Sami:
You and Rafe are the best things that have happen to days in a long time I hope they keep you guys together.You and him were awsome with the baby grace story but I can't wait till the full truth comes out.I hope you get custody of both kids and Ej is left with no kids.I have never liked Ej and what he did to you in the past.I like you with lucus but I love you with Rafe he is a much better fit for you.He is a Brady and a Johnson all in one.He is the man for Sami Brady and the only man for her.Your acting job on Grace was the best I have ever seen and can't wait to see more.I hope Sami and Rafe come together and find out the truth together and take the kids away from the evil family.

After today's story line, I do not think EJ will think twice about keeping Sami's real baby away from her once he finds out, he will not only be relieved, he will not hesitate to do
the same to her - after all he said he will hate her always and hopes she suffers all the days of her life. I really do not want this to happen. I want all the truth to come out ASAP; and, EJ is ordered to give the baby to Sami because of all the lies, illegal kidnapping, and switching of babies .... or at least share custody like they do with Johnny .... but the truth must come out soon and Sami must have her real baby. DAYS keeps talking about strong connections .... so get these connections moving .... please!

After today's story line, I do not think EJ will think twice about keeping Sami's real baby away from her once he finds out, he will not only be relieved, he will not hesitate to do
the same to her - after all he said he will hate her always and hopes she suffers all the days of her life. I really do not want this to happen. I want all the truth to come out ASAP; and, EJ is ordered to give the baby to Sami because of all the lies, illegal kidnapping, and switching of babies .... or at least share custody like they do with Johnny .... but the truth must come out soon and Sami must have her real baby. DAYS keeps talking about strong connections .... so get these connections moving .... please!

One more thing, I am sick and tired of hearing how everyone, i.e., Brady, Lucas, and so forth are always responding negative about Sami before even hearing facts or trying to understand.
Enough is enough!

I have been crying since last Friday and I want you to know you and Galen have done a great job with this story line. It must have been really hard for both of you since you both have children. Just want you to know that I think you and Galen and all DOOL actor are great

I have to tell you Ali that this baby Grace dying s/l has been so difficult to watch, but you are so AMAZING. I don't know how you did it. You hit it out of the park. You are an amazing actress. I have cried everyday this week while the show was airing. You and Galen have done a wonderful and such an emotional job. Keep up the fantastic work.

I concur cinnamon lazenby

Dear Ali - I posted a message on the About.com board about what a GREAT job I think you're doing with this storyline. I don't remember a time, if there ever was one, that I SOBBED so hard during an episode, heck you had me crying in at least two this week. I HATE that they killed off Grace, whatever happened to the promise of not killing another child? Certainly not your fault, I think you're doing a fantastic job and if you DON'T get an emmy, I'll be shocked!

I always thought being an actor as an "easy" job. Not after this week, watching you work. I could NEVER do that - I could never make it through the scenes you've been given. I'd be a blubbering mess.

I think you did a great job. Grief is such a hard thing to portray. I lost my brother 3 years ago and I wanted nothing to do with my husband. It seems like Sami is pushing Rafe away and that's real. Blaming yourself for what you could have done differently is so true too.

I loved it. I have a nine month old baby boy who was in the hospital twice after he was born and it was really hard. I also have two older girls so it hit home. I think you did a great job!! I have been watching since I was five. I am still wishing you with EJ throughout you two are the best together.

Ali, I haven't been able to watch this week's episodes yet, due to my mother-in-law(with Alzheimer's) being with me, but you can bet when she leaves in the morning my behind will be sitting in front of the tv with the vcr rewound to start at the beginning of this week with you. Awesome posts on your behalf. And I want to say "Kudos" in advance. Thanks for being so good at what you do. Sandi

I like Rafe and Sami together, never could stand EJ and think the thing with Lucas has played out. Anyway, I think the storyline has been good. I kept waiting for someone to say that Grace needed some treatment that only a blood relative could provide and I am so glad it didn't take this predictable turn. Ali, you are one of my favorites on Days...always have been...and I love you on BL as well. Keep up the good work!

On a related note...the person who commented that Sami was responding differently to the loss of Grace because it was her child (rather than an adopted child), is very misinformed. I have a child that I adopted and one I gave birth too and I cannot imagine that the pain would be any greater or less depending upon how that child came into my life. Your children are your children and I cannot imagine anything more painful that losing a child...adopted or not.

Awesome scenes, very powerful storyline. My husband and I were both thinking with your new daughter, would that make it harder (emotionally) to do these scenes? BTW, you look beautiful even through the tears. Really great job. Thank you for doing what you do!

ali:

if you don't get nominated for an emmy next year it will be a crime, I have never seen you act like this in all my years of watching soaps.. your performances have left me speechless.. the way you are portraying sami's anguish and pain is just breathtaking

my hats off to you

Ali
OMG, You tore my heart apart when baby grace died, it was like this baby was real! Maybe I am getting too involved in the story line or something since I have nothing else to do with my DAYS. And then when you and EJ had the fight at the funeral home, it was so real. The pain you showed, only a mother would know what that really felt like and if the emmy people do not remember all you have done next year they are really not doing their job! What a tough story line to take on, you did it great!!

Ali, you were so amazing with this whole storyline. I definitely think it was your best work ever. You had me crying, and I never cry when watching TV, never. I especially loved your scenes with James Scott, you two rocked it!! EJ and Sami are always amazing together. And the scenes with Roman, oh my God, so sad. Anyways, you were amazing and I hope you win an Emmy, cuz you really deserve it.

Ali you and James played your parts very well, I am so mad at Sami right now I want to slap her myself lol. I am a little miffed with Rafe tho what is the big deal about him and why pair him with Sami? I don't care for him at all. but that's my personal taste and I think he is a little boring for our Wild Cat Samantha. The Chemistry you and James have light up every scene you two are in together regardless if you are fight, loving, hating, or just talking. I am sure you and James will be receiving EMMY'S so get a nice dress and a good babysitter (not the Nuns tho lol j/k) You must know what a great actress you are you can make me love Sami and hate her at the same time right now I am not liking her very much She knows EJ loves her yet she wants to hurt him so badly it just makes me want to shake her. lol well Congrats you are James are totally Salem's HOT COUPLE you can really light up the screen.

I just wanted to say that everyone involved in the Grace storyline has just been doing an amazing job. My best friend lost her first daughter to SIDS at four and a half months old, so the storyline is one that touches me more than most. It really is incredible to watch, even if it gets a bit blurry because I'm crying so much, both for the Days characters and for my friend and her daughter, Samantha.

I know it's a show, and yes you did a great job, but it's so hard for me to watch now.

Alison, I love DAYS right now with your storyline with Rafe and EJ. I have been a fan for years and I obsess about Days at work until I can come home to watch it.While I love your chemistry with James, however I love your chemistry with Galen EVEN MORE! I agree with countless others that you definitely deserve an Emmy for your performances of late dealing with Grace's death. James is correct on saying this is the best he's ever seen you act! I hope they (the writers) continue to keep you and Galen as Sami & Rafe together. I love how Rafe has helped Sami mature and grow up. You can truly see that they love each other. Sami deserves to be happy and not always scheming. Leave that to Kate! They are the next super couple of DAYS! GO SAFE! Galen did an excellent job in the scenes as well! I'm so glad they brought him to DAYS for Sami! I see that someone from his past shows up in July...hopefully they will still keep them together. Bo & Hope are still together, John and Marlena why not Sami & Rafe?

Dear Days fan,
Regarding why Sami's
mother isn't there, did it ever occur to you that it's a TV show and maybe Deidre Hall is on vaction or had a prior commitment?? they can't always make storylines to accomidate everyones schedule. Ali did a great job without her and she deff doesn't need Lucas, she has Raff, need I say more?

Dear Days fan,
Regarding why Sami's
mother isn't there, did it ever occur to you that it's a TV show and maybe Deidre Hall is on vaction or had a prior commitment?? they can't always make storylines to accomidate everyones schedule. Ali did a great job without her and she deff doesn't need Lucas, she has Raff, need I say more?

Amazing work! It was beautifully done & you sure had me in tears. I usually watch with my 7 month old & when Grace died, he was sleeping in my arms. So, of course I got emotional when I thought if I could lose him.

Amazing work! It was beautifully done & you sure had me in tears. I usually watch with my 7 month old & when Grace died, he was sleeping in my arms. So, of course I got emotional when I thought if I could lose him.

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU GLARE AT EJ WITH THOSE LASER BLUE EYES!!

Ali, thanks for commenting on this. It's nice to hear that the cast & crew were as affected by this as us fans. I've been pregnant throughout the entire "Sami & Nicole" baby s/l so I've felt connected to all the baby love. The scenes surrounding Grace's death were absolutely heartbreaking. I was overwhelmed by you, Galen, James & Arianne. The baby switch thing has been done so many times in daytime, but the story writing & acting have made this all seem so new & complicated. And I love what you said about your scene w/ "Roman", that was one of the most touching of several big emotional scenes. I thought of how vulnerable I am with my Dad too. I love that you are a part of this show & I'm an even happier fan since Days' scooped up Galen Gering & paired you with him. Didn't know him at all before Days', but now can't imagine anything w/o him. btw, the baby that played "Grace" was so cute! The way she'd gently latch onto your shirt or bury her head in Galen's shoulder, so precious!

The Baby Grace storyline broke my heart and I even cryed.
I love watching Days and have been a fan since 1979 and will continue to watch!!

James and you really feed off each other during the grieving scenes...Kudos..

Wow Sami i cried everyday this past week, you are amazing, i had to get my puffs out. Raf was great also, i was so glad to see him to come to Days i loved him in Passions & i was crushed when it went off the air then i saw him on Days..wow..Sami i have watched u since day one & you can really act. I'm awaiting to see how things are going to blow up in Nicoles face I hope EJ finds out the truth of your baby. Just when i thought Days couldn't come up with something new they do. Great job to all...i taped my shows so i could watch and cry in private..:)
Debbie in KY

Ali someone one the post site on NBC said you wrote in this blog you couldn't understand why everyone wants Sami with EJ because he is so evil. Well with all do respect... Sami is no little Snow white. Sami has done everything EJ has even Rape. And yet people love to love Sami and others love to hate her. And some of of women look at Days as our fantasy world and in the real world we would ever think about being with a man like EJ but in our fantasy we want that bad boy who wouldn't want a hunk of a man like EJ! lol I also think that is why there are so many women that are so turned off by Rafe he is soooooooooo boring and in our real world Rafe's are a dime a dozen.

Oh I forgot to add Sami is EJ's match in every single way. Sami can;t change EJ and he can't change her and I disagree with the writers matching Sami with mild mannered Clark Kent just isn't doing it for a lot of fans and i have talked to many woo after the baby switch is over they are going to stop watching I have considered that myself. I don't like laying this on you but the writers have really messed everything up they never gave EJ and Sami closure they just pulled them apart and I read Dena was sick of the Lucas Sami and EJ love triangle well if she was the only one watching I could understand but she isn't. why did she have to mess everything up. sorry I don't like her and even though you and James rocked the scenes last week the writing was still awful having Sami keeping EJ in the dark about the pregnancy is just a lame excuse she could have thought of something better than that maybe she should read the posts on NBC some people in there have some really great Ideas.

Ali some great acting from you and GG as the worried then grieving parents. I have been totally enjoying Safe, these sad scenes too. I hope we will continue to see more of the Safe love story too. You and GG together on screen is the main reason I tune in right now. Thank you for giving us the sexy and adorable Safe.

Alison,

I have grown up with Sami. Last week has been your best work, IMO, that I have ever seen from you. And your scenes with James Scott! Wow. The dymanics and chemistry between the two of you are always present but the scenes between EJ and Sami last week were remarkable.

While I am not enjoying the s/l, I am enjoying the performances, including Dylan's and Taylor's.

Once again, congrats on a spectacular job and take care.

I am having a hard time wrapping my head around this story line. As Sami Brady you have been asked to do some of the most difficult story lines in daytime soaps. This must be the hardest, especially after just giving birth to your own daughter. I wish the writer just understood how valuable and important your character is to some many people. The up coming story line of EJ trying to take your son away is just unfeeling and unthinkable. It is cold and unfeeling. I wish the writers would back off of this custody issue. The actor, James, who portrays EJ is such a bad and phony actor. He acted the part of losing Grace, but he never really felt it. I wish the writers would start to build your character up instead of always beating her down like Sami is always brainless and out for herself. Sami truly loves her family and would do anything to protect them. She has shown this time and again. I also wish the writers would have Will be more understanding of Sami. Sami loves Will so much and it is a shame how he always treats her by judging her so much.

I can't believe how sad this storyline was. I am a little disappointed on how cold Sami was when telling poor Ej the truth finally. We all know he is a bad guy but to keep it from him until after the death..come on!! I am sorry Allison but it should have been scripted differently. Sami showed no emotion towards Ej when she was telling him the truth. She should have realized what a "HUGE" mistake she had made. I just didn't feel that much emotion with Rafe there, I just kept thinking where's Ej, where's Ej??. I'll tell you when I really did cry, was when Ej was in the morgue with Grace :( I was also looking for a tear jerking scene between Hope and Sami...(Shocked by the writers). It was all too weird for me with Rafe there, just not a Sami/Rafe fan.

Ali you did a great job with this incredibly sad storyline, all the actors did with this story. I love how the beautiul relationship of Rafe and Sami, and Rafe has been so great with Sami and Grace.
I hope the most beautiful relationship, Sami and Rafe, that has ever existed on daytime tv doesn't get ruined by this devastating storyline.
I watched Days for years and have been a devoted fan. Sad to see all the vets gone, but Rafe and Sami relationship keeps me invested and makes me excited to watch the show every day.

Well done Ali!! I think you and Galen were the ones who definitely showed such a sincerity in this very sad sl.
Love Sami and Rafe.
Safe 4ever!!

Ali, wow.. what can I say?? You are AMAZING!! I wish there were more words I could think of.. oh wait.. *quickly checks thesaurus* .. how about astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, impressive, marvelous, miraculous, spectacular, staggering, startling, striking, stunning, and stupendous? lol I haven't cried like that while watching Days in years!! That was soo heartfelt and real for us!! My hubby doesn't watch Days, but he started watching the scenes where 'Dr. Jonas' first told you that she had Meningitis... he was hooked!! He preceded to watch 3 episodes with me!! AND.. he cried right along with me, Ali!! You moved both of us and I just want to thank you for what you do everyday for us! We appreciate you and the hard work you do! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! I've been watching since 1987 (I was 15) and I hope to continue to be able to watch another 20+ years!! Love to you, Dave, Ben, and Hope!!

Sooo sorry Ali, I meant to put Love to you, Dave, Ben, and Megan Hope! :o)

i have been watching days for as long as i can remember. and i have always thought this show always hit todays topics with way more integrity than any other soap opera. i know this is a very weird question but in the june 8th show baby sydney is being help by EJ and she has a giraffe in her hands. my daughter lost her giraffe on the airplane just like it. i have been looking everywhere to replace it. if anyone knows where to get that giraffe i would be so grateful.
ann in texas

Ali you have hit a home run on this one.

Thank you for lifting our lives up again

Thank you for lifting our lives up again

Thank you for lifting our lives up again

I am so so mad at Sami's character right now. She should have told EJ Grace was his child BEFORE she died. She had the opportunity as he was there supporting her at the hospital. I don't blame EJ for being angry. He is grieving for who he thinks was his and Sami's daughter who he never got to know thanks to Sami. He said it beautifully when he made the following statement "I never got to tell her I love her, I never got to hold her hand, I never got to say goodbye." Badly done Sami, badly done!
I personally want to see EJ and Sami back together raising their young family. There are enough follow the rules, nice and safe couples in Days. We want a couple that love hard, hate hard, fight and make up, don't follow the rules, have spunk, chemistry and passion. Simply put that is EJ and Sami. Every time your together in a scene it just sizzles. EJ and Sami are two of a kind. They have both a good side and a bad side. I can just imagine what kind of adventure and mischief EJ and Sami could get up to together. It certainly would never be boring. Go Ejami!
I also reckon the family feud between the Dimera's and Brady's has run it's course. When Johnny and Sydney came into this world it finished it for me. I have been enjoying the new one... Stefano vs Victor and EJ vs Phillip. Could be made interesting for years to come.

I believe deep down that EJ and Sami still love each other. Her fear of Stefano has clouded her judgement and she has made stupid decisions because of it. Had EJ known Sami was pregnant with his child again, Nicole would have been kicked to the curb quick smart and EJ would have turned his back on daddo again, for her. I love seeing how EJ's character is so vulnerable with Sami. She is his one true love. Sami has always had EJ wrapped around her little finger and has played it to her advantage time and time again.
This EJ, Sami love story is far from over. The history they share and their two beautiful children will eventually bring them back together. It is their destiny to be together and I for one cannot wait for it to all unfold. Bring it on!

Rafe and Sami are SAFE alright. Boring and predictable - yawn, yawn. The writers of late have made Sami into a weak, whinging, helpless woman who needs a man to stick up for her and defend her. Sami has never been backward in coming forward and would always come out swinging with avengance. An independant, spirited woman who knows what she wants and who is not afraid to go for it regardless of the consequences. That is why we love her. Bring back that Sami not the one playing the victim all the time.
PS: EJ and Sami bring that out in each other. That's why we are all glued to our seats whenever they are in a scene together.

I have to say this was the most emotional Days I have ever seen, I have been watching for 20 years and I sat in my recliner with my little girl ( who just turned a year) in my arms balling my eyes out right along with you Ali. You are an amazing actress.

WOW - to the writers, actors and crew of Days - incredible handling of a very difficult storyline!!! If "Emmy" doesn't pay you a visit, that will be a terrible travesty. GG was outstanding in his grief and Rafe's gentle support of Sami is why SAFE fans love this couple so much!! GG can say more with that "look" than most actors can say with a lenghty monologue!! JS is fabulous as the out of control EJ - I love evil EJ!!! Keep up the great work!!!

You deserve an Emmy for your performance in the Grace storyline.

You deserve an Emmy for your performance in the Grace storyline.

You deserve an Emmy for your performance in the Grace storyline.

been watching you on tv since we were the same age...somehow I look older now..mmmm

Love you. Love the work you've been doing with this storyline...with all the holes and blah blah...you have pulled me into the tv with you and out of my little life for a while. You had me believing that there was a sami and a salem. And my heart bled for you a bit and my eyes emptied for you a lot. I just needed to say "THANKS".

I also agree with James Scott. You have done an incredible job. I do also agree with many fans that EJAMI bring out the best in each other. Love the scenes with EJAMI. EJAMI chemistry is unmatched. I also am VERY much looking forward to Nicoles lies being exposed and especially how Stefano was part of keeping the truth from EJ. Most especially Sami getting her real baby back! Thanks for being such an incredible actress. Looking forward to EJAMI together again!!!!

I agree you deserve an Emmy for sure, can't imagine how hard it must be for you and Galen to get through these scenes. What is up with Lucas skipping the memorial, even Stephanie showed up? I don't think EJ & Sami will ever be together again; but I also doubt Nicole can keep her secret, it's obviously eating her up inside.
I think Nicole will be in trouble when Nuns walk into pay their respects.
Looking forward to new season of Biggest Loser as well.

Keep up the great job.

For those Ejami fans who are missing that..... Visit you tube as there are a heap of Ejami scenes on there. They are indeed the supercouple of Days. I hope the writers recognise that soon and bring back that Ejami passion.

Hi Ali, just wanted to say you and James have been so powerful to watch. You have both done a great job out of a very difficult storyline. Bravo to both of you. I hope the industry recognises you both for it.

Hi Ali.....
Why do we Ejami fans still hold onto hope?
Ejami fans were sucked into their relationship for a couple of years. We rode the roller coaster ride with them through the good, bad and ugly. And finally when it all starts to heat up and we are getting somewhere it is pulled out from underneath us and just stopped.
I believe there are still many indications that the still waters of love are running deep with these two. Let's hope that they resurface because I for one believe there is a lot of unfinished business between these two.
One of the reasons I like these two together is because they are two of a kind, perfect match. Their plotting, scheming and mischief make Days fun to watch. Oh yeah and the chemistry between them doesn't hurt either. Whether they are loving or hating each other it is just there.
There are already a lot of sweet loving couples on Days. Give us one with some passion an on edge, firey and exciting one, Ejami.
If the writers think it's too late for Ejami think again. EJ has and will always be willing to change for Sami and his children. He loves them and they are his weak spots where he is vulnerable. He has turned his back on his father for them once before and he would do it again in a heartbeat. Out of EJ's own mouth he said he loves Samantha and always will. At the moment because of the Grace storyline that love has turned into hate but at the flip of a switch would easily turn back into love. They are connected and that will never go away.
As for Rafe I think they should give him a Marlena type character. Maybe they could bring back Carrie - ha ha. Rafe and this new woman could be the new "John and Marlena" for the show.

I agree with you anonymous. Safe just don't have the classic supercouple relationship. Love on Days has always evolved over long periods of time with lots of ups and downs, drama and passion. It has not been so with this couple that is why I don't buy it.
Coupled along with the following facts.... Rafe knew Sami was carrying EJ's baby and aware of the battle Sami waged in wanting to tell EJ the truth. He was aware it was Sami's fear of Stefano that stopped her, not of EJ. Rafe also knew Sami couldn't stop thinking of EJ while she was in the witness protection programme. He was fully aware EJ had her heart and that is where she wanted to be with him. Rafe also knew upon coming home to Salem that Sami still had feelings for EJ yet he went ahead and slept with her anyway. As for EJ being a "good father" Sami has never shut up about it, consistently praising EJ for it.
So basically this new so called relationship is based on very rocky ground. It's based on a lot of deception and lies.
Supercouple no, it's just not there. I just don't buy it, sorry!

Your acting has been top notch, and James' has been amazing. But I have to say, everything I watch on TV now is pretty depressing and my soap is my escape. I couldn't believe the writers killed off a freakin' BABY! I was so enjoying Sami falling in love with Rafe. Then, waa waa waaaaaa. Oh well, knowing DOOL, Grace will show up alive in Stefano's lab.

Your acting has been top notch, and James' has been amazing. But I have to say, everything I watch on TV now is pretty depressing and my soap is my escape. I couldn't believe the writers killed off a freakin' BABY! I was so enjoying Sami falling in love with Rafe. Then, waa waa waaaaaa. Oh well, knowing DOOL, Grace will show up alive in Stefano's lab.

I must say ur character did an amazing job....i was crying so hard along with u and they way they had u without any make-up made it all so much more real. Keep up the good work Alison...I can't wait until Nicole is blown out of the water,u would think that being at the funeral she would come clean about everything. But i can't wait until her pain comes....wait until ej finds out what she did....(where is dr.baker??) and mia has no idea that grace was her baby that died...imagine how she is going to feel. And whats up with stefano keeping nicole's secret? what does he have to gain.Anyways Ali/Sami u deserve an emmy for ur performance....keep it up girl, love u

Hi Ali,
Please pass on to James Scott what a great job he did today in the funeral scene. I particularly love the words the writers gave him to say when he got up to speak about children.
When James spoke it was heartfelt and with sincerity, yet with pain.
The interaction with you two is just so amazing. No matter if Ejami are loving or hating each other we are right in there with them feeling it all. Both of their pain!

ali,
ive been keeping up with days for many yrs.you all did a great job on these episodes.What affected me more than graces death was EJ taking jonny from you,that really upset me.i went threw that,so,i seriously hope you get EJ for that on the show,lol.Good luck :O)
kellie

Ali, you are amazing. You have always been one of my favorites on Days. I was in tears during all of your heart wrenching scenes. They were all wonderful. I'm mad at E.J for taking Johnny though, but can't wait till Sami and E.J find out about the baby switch. You so deserve an Emmy. Thank you for keeping in such good contact with all of your fans. I appreciate it so much. :) Keep up all of your good work!

You did an amazing job with this story. I love Sami and Rafe together and really hope Sami is able to find true happiness with him. My hubby laughed at me as I watched the episodes with Grace and cried my eyes out. I even put my 23 month old in the bed with me for the night after the episode where Grace died.

You did an amazing job not only in the hospital, but at the funeral as well. No one can "turn on the tears" like you!

Ali,
I do not know how you pulled that off!! I just recently had a baby and i watched that and i cried my eyes out! I couldn't get over that! And i know it had to be hard for you because you just had another baby not long a go! How hard was it to get that emotional? How did you get through it?

hey Ali just to say this, I have been through what Sami is going through, I lost a baby in 2003, but it was SIDS instead of meningitis, you were so brave and i really think this is a good thing for poeple to know that things like this happen and there are people out there that are hurting. It gave me a lot of comfort to know that I am not alone, even though Sami is not a real person, I can still relate to her, thanjk s so much for everything you did to make this work on the show.

Hi Ali, what more can I say that hasn't already been said? I just had to let you know though that I thought you were soooooooooo fabulous in these scenes and just soooooooo real! I mean if I hadn't known better I would of thought this was for real, your crying scenes were so realistic and your red face from crying and "real" tears....just great Ali!! I have been a DOOL fan from the very first day it aired and have been watching it everyday since.
I am soooooo happy also to see Raf and the "new" Brady join the cast as I loved them on Passions and was another disappointed fan when it ended.
You certainly have my vote for that Emmy!!
I hope to see Marlena and John returning soon.

To Ejami fans, have you checked out the great Ejami scenes on you tube? There are two there that I think sum up to a tee EJ and Sami's relationship. The clips are to the songs Hot n Cold and Poker face. Just type in Ejami and those song titles and you will be able to watch too.
Classic Ejami, classic!

I thought the Baby Grace storyline was so so sad...I just wish that Sami would find out that Nicole switched the babies and Sami and EJ would get back together I think they belong together with THEIR daughter Sydney. Nicole needs to get hers and soon...

This really doesn't have to do with Sami but I was just wandering when are Sean, Belle, and Claire coming back to Salem?

they never said how grace caught menigitis someonehad to make her sick i thought merdith did it shes a nurse