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Throughout the years, Days of Our Lives has welcomed numerous characters into the fold, each leaving a distinct mark on the storyline. Among these, Frankie Brady, portrayed by Billy Warlock, stands out as a memorable presence. Arriving in Salem in 1986, Frankie made his debut as a teenage vagabond, navigating life alongside his younger brother, Max Brady.
Both Frankie and Max were initially taken in by Caroline and Shawn as their sons. The Brady's adopted them, providing them with a loving and secure home. Here's how Frankie's character evolved on the Days of Our Lives and what unfolded for him.
While his character saw a lot of ins and outs, it did create a lasting impact. He was seen moving to Washington DC post Thanksgiving 2006 to work at a firm. Will he return? Only time will tell.
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Evolution of Frankie Brady on the Days of Our Lives
In his early days in Salem, Frankie Brady formed a significant bond with Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols), who became a key influence and mentor in his life. Frankie's world was further transformed upon meeting Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves).
The two quickly became friends, and Frankie soon fell deeply in love with her. Their teenage romance, however, was fraught with drama. They got engaged, but Jennifer, fearing the hereditary nature of mental health issues in her family, distanced herself from Frankie to avoid the risk of passing them on to their future children.
Despite Jennifer overcoming her fears, a significant hurdle arose in her relationship with Frankie when he had an intimate encounter with Paula Carson in Jennifer's apartment. Paula confided in Frankie about her husband's s*icide, leading to their one-night stand.
Although Frankie and Jennifer eventually reconciled, Frankie decided to keep the affair with Paula a secret. However, his plans unraveled when Eve Donovan discovered the truth. In a bid to sabotage their relationship, Eve anonymously published an article in the paper, revealing Paula's involvement but not Frankie's.
When confronted by Jennifer, Frankie admitted to his indiscretion, straining their relationship further. They broke up again but soon after got back together. In 1988, a stranger's arrival in Salem prompted Frankie to reveal a long-held secret to Jennifer: Max wasn't his biological brother. The mysterious figure was Trent, Max's abusive father.
The return of Frankie Brady in Days of Our Lives
In November 1990, Frankie returned to Salem as Francois Von Leuschner, the biological brother of Carly Manning, Jennifer's old friend. It was unveiled that in 1986, Carly had asked him to watch over Jennifer.
However, Frankie left in 1988 due to Jennifer's growing feelings for him, knowing a committed relationship was not feasible.
During his 1990 return, Jennifer and Frankie were kidnapped by Lawrence, where he pressurized Jennifer to marry him. He then r*ped her too. Frankie continuesly proved his devotion to Jennifer by giving up his inheritance. Lawrence decided to divorce Jennifer over it.
Frankie and Jennifer's close bond unsettled Eve Donovan, who still harbored feelings for Frankie. Despite this, Frankie set clear boundaries with Eve, refusing to indulge her past attempts to gain sympathy. Eve is accused of murder, Frankie, Jennifer, and Jack cleans her name and in this process, him and Eva fall for each other. Eventually, in July 1991, Frankie left Salem with Eve to start a new life in Africa.
Frankie Brady's comeback in The Days of Our Lives
Frankie made a comeback to Salem in the summer of 2005, this time without Eve, to look after his younger brother Max Brady. They settled into the garage apartment previously occupied by Patrick Lockhart, conveniently close to Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton. It became evident to viewers that Frankie still harbored feelings for Jennifer.
During the winter of 2005 in Days of Our Lives, Jack disappeared, leaving everyone to presume him dead after his car was found near a riverbank. Frankie opted to leave town but fell on ice, breaking his leg. Stuck in Salem, Frankie and Jennifer mourned Jack together, their bond deepening in the following months.
Jen, Jack, and Frankie formed a tight-knit bond, with Frankie tirelessly working to find a cure for Jack's illness on the Days of Our Lives. Jacks health improved significantly due to Frankie's research and treatments.
During a reporting assignment, Jack and Jen were kidnapped, leading to a perilous adventure where they rediscovered their love for each other.
Upon returning to Salem, Jack was cleared to leave the hospital. Jennifer made her choice, opting to be with Jack, while Frankie, understanding but heartbroken, wished them happiness.
In September 2006, Jack and Jen accepted a job in London, England. Frankie remained in Salem briefly to assist with court cases before departing on Thanksgiving night 2006 to work at a firm in Washington, D.C.
Final Thoughts
Frankie Brady has had an eventful tenure on the Days of Our Lives. He has left and come back quite a lot of times confirming that his characted was not just loved but even missed too.
While he failed to find love in Jen, his fans surely loved his presence on as well as off screen. To find out if he makes a comeback, tune into Peacock to stream the latest episodes of Days of Our Lives.
