SAL STOWERS ON DAYS RETURN

The offer to bring Lani back to Salem, if only for a few short episodes, was an easy “yes” for Sal Stowers. “Honestly, it was wonderful from the moment I got the call from Marnie [Saitta, casting director] asking if I would consider returning, and heard about the storyline,” says Stowers.

“Everyone knows how I feel about Mr. James Reynolds [Abe]. He is such a big part of my life at DAYS. He means so much to me. So any way that I am able to elevate his story and shine the light on him, I’m all for it.”

Then, there was the prospect of resurrecting Lani, who was last seen heading off to prison. “Lani is very special to me,” smiles Stowers. “I played the character for almost eight years, and she’s also a big part of my life. Any time I get to step back in, I’m very grateful. And this storyline ... I loved it. It was special. I was very honored that they brought me back for that.”

Story aside, Stowers was eager “just to see everyone again. Everyone at the DAYS studio became family,” she notes. “I saw these people every day for almost a decade. They’re a big part of my life. When it was removed, it was like, ‘Whoa. A big chunk is now gone.’ Even though you can still reach out and see these loved ones, it’s not the same [as working with them every day]. Being back on set, being in the hallways and seeing everyone again was such a surreal moment.”