Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings brings a heartfelt surprise to Salem this week. Christopher Sean and Colton Little are stepping back into their roles as Paul Narita and Andrew Donovan. Their return arrives just as Salem celebrates a massive anniversary milestone. Expect nostalgia, romance and family ties all colliding at once.
Marlena’s Big Milestone Brings Familiar Faces Home
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Deidre Hall’s unforgettable debut as Marlena. To honor that legacy, Marlena takes a walk down memory lane through her decades in Salem. Paul and Andrew return specifically for this special episode airing Monday, June 22.
Paul holds a meaningful place in Marlena’s story as John Black’s son, making him her stepson by extension. That connection extends to Andrew too, who becomes Marlena’s stepson-in-law through his marriage to Paul. Sean first stepped into the role back in 2014, then exited in 2018. Even so, he has returned regularly for visits, most recently appearing in November 2025 for the Tom Horton Free Clinic dedication during the show’s 60th anniversary celebration.
Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings: Sean Calls Salem His First Hollywood Home
Sean has always treated these returns as something deeply personal rather than routine. Back in a 2024 interview, he told Soap Opera Digest that coming back always feels like a blast. DAYS gave him his very first opportunity in Hollywood through a contract role.
Sean also called continuing this ongoing legacy one of the coolest honors he can receive in the industry. That sentiment makes his comeback feel especially fitting during such a major anniversary week. Meanwhile, Andrew’s history in Salem carries its own legacy weight worth celebrating too.
Andrew’s Supercouple Roots Add Extra Layers To This Return
Andrew was actually born to legacy supercouple Shane and Kim back in 1986, tying him to Salem history. Little, however, only began playing the role much more recently, starting in 2022. He first appeared on the Peacock spinoff Beyond Salem before transitioning to the main show in 2023.
On top of that, Paul and Andrew’s visit lines up with their own wedding anniversary, too. The on-screen couple celebrates one full year of marriage, having said their vows on June 24, 2025. Adding to the warmth, Little’s real-life romance with General Hospital’s Adrian Anchondo, known for playing Marco Rios, went public back in December.
Days Of Our Lives Comings and Goings makes this week feel like a true celebration across the board. Paul and Andrew’s return honors both Marlena’s legacy and their own love story simultaneously. Salem rarely slows down long enough for moments this warm and sentimental. Fans get a rare blend of nostalgia, romance and history all in one episode. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for every casting update as Salem’s milestone week unfolds.