1994 (#2) - Olivia's guilt and the reconciliation between Drucilla and Lillie Belle

It's been a few months now since Lillie Belle returned to Genoa City and started living at Olivia and Nathan's house. And things, however, have not improved at all. Drucilla, who because of her strong pride doesn't want to take any more steps towards a possible reconciliation, continues to remain a stranger both to her sister and to her mother; and this despite the fact that it causes deep pain to Drucilla herself, who demands a first step, and an apology, from Lillie Belle. Lillie Belle, in the meantime, interferes more and more in the marriage between Olivia and Nathan, provoking in the man himself a growing resentment towards the woman and forcing Olivia to try to mediate continuously between the two. In the end, also on Neil's suggestion, Drucilla is at least convinced to recover the relationship with Olivia, deciding to tell her the whole truth about why she hates Lillie Belle so much. Olivia is shocked at Drucilla's words and, for the first time, is deeply disappointed in her mother. Lillie Belle tries to justify herself by remembering that her behavior is probably unconsciously linked to the fact that Drucilla's pregnancy was not planned, being rather the result of a drunk Walter's lust. Lillie Bella then tries to make Olivia understand as much as Drucilla that that unwanted pregnancy has affected her psychologically and emotionally, then reflecting on her relationship with her daughter. Drucilla, once again disgusted by her mother's arguments, is this time supported by Olivia, who is at least confused and disturbed by her mother's speech, with which she takes it out on her for having mistreated Drucilla all these years for no reason. This episode, however, allows Olivia to see Drucilla for the first time in a new light. Running to find her, Olivia eventually finds her sister and, embracing her, asks her forgiveness for their parents' behavior all these years, guiltily admitting that she never realized how things really were and that she wants nothing more to come between them in the future. For the first time, a brotherly connection is born between Drucilla and Olivia. The story finally ends with the return of Walter to the city, who convinces his daughters to forgive a woman as psychologically fragile as their mother. In the meantime, Walter reconciles with Lillie Belle, convincing her to leave Genoa City and come back together, allowing his daughters to live without animosity or conflicts due to the past. Thanks to Walter, therefore, the Barber family is finally united again, and a few days later, as promised, Walter and Lillie Belle warmly greet their daughters, wishing them not to repeat the same mistakes they made.

1993 (#20) - Lillie Belle's hospitality and the contrasts between Nathan and Olivia

Following the marriage of Drucilla and Neil, the relationship between the two sisters worsens drastically. In fact, Olivia, who still doesn't know the whole truth about Drucilla's conception, doesn't forgive her sister for having treated her parents badly, as they are suddenly sent away from the city. Olivia's problems are also exacerbated by an increasing conflict with Nathan, who is accused of defending Drucilla too often. It is in this period of strong tension that, surprisingly, Lillie Belle returns to the city. The woman confides to her sister that she has separated from Walter, whose marriage has been in crisis immediately after his marriage to Drucilla; the reason, of course, is always Drucilla, since the man does not accept to continue to treat his youngest daughter in the way Lillie Belle continues to do, moreover angry with her husband for having allowed himself to apologize to Drucilla. Lillie Belle then informs both Drucilla and Olivia that she has returned to the city to take care of herself by undergoing some medical tests due to her depression. Drucilla, convinced by Neil to try to rebuild a relationship with her mother, invites the woman to stay with them, but once again Lillie Belle refuses the attentions of her youngest daughter, preferring to move in with Olivia and Nathan, so as to spend some time with Nate as well, encouraging her daughter to get rid of her babysitter Julia Grimson so that she can take care of him directly while the woman is at work. Lillie Belle's choice, however, only makes things worse. Drucilla, in fact, once again feels hurt by her mother, and promises herself that she wants nothing more to do with her. Moreover, this leads to cooler relations between the two sisters, with Olivia herself finding it increasingly difficult to recover her relationship with her husband Nathan, who once again defends Drucilla. Moreover, the continuous and more and more indiscreet and intrusive presence of Lillie Belle in the house, prevents the couple from being able to talk to each other.

1993 (#10) - Neil and Drucilla's wedding, Walter's remorse and the trip to Antigua

Happy to have obtained an unexpected position at Jabot, Neil experiences one of the happiest and most fulfilling moments of his life. In addition to the joy of his professional promotion, Neil strengthens his sentimental bond with Drucilla, so much so that the two find themselves more in love than ever. Having now also an economic security, Neil surprises Drucilla by asking her to become his wife; the girl, enraptured, accepts with great joy and the two are excited to start organizing their wedding. Mamie, Olivia and Nathan also congratulate the newlyweds, but soon, inevitably, the conversation turns to their parents, Walter and, above all, Lillie Belle. Olivia is annoyed when Drucilla says she doesn't want her parents at the wedding, but eventually Olivia manages to convince her sister to invite them. Lillie Belle and Walter are overjoyed at the upcoming wedding, though Lillie Belle's attention is, as always, all on her favorite daughter Olivia and her grandson Nate. At the end of the moving ceremony in which Drucilla and Neil declare their eternal love, it is Drucilla, almost in tears, who asks her mother why, even on her wedding day, the most beautiful day of her life, she seems to want to put her in second place to her sister. It is at this point that, finally, Drucilla learns the truth about the animosity she has always felt coming from her mother. Lillie Belle, in fact, reveals to her daughter that Drucilla was conceived one night when Walter came home drunk and abused her, after she insisted that she did not want to conceive any more children. It is Walter, at this point, who surprisingly takes Drucilla's side, understanding the girl's reasons, stating that in fact the rebellious and repulsive behavior towards their parents was not at all unjustified, admitting that, in fact, at times her mother clearly showed repulsion towards Drucilla and that he, feeling guilty for what he did, never criticized her attitude by taking sides in defense of his daughter. Finally, Walter asks Drucilla's forgiveness for all their faults, assuring her that from that moment on he will try to treat her daughter with the same love he feels for Olivia and assuring her that, even if her conception was not foreseen, he loves her no matter what and has no regrets in having her. Despite this, however, an enraged Drucilla angrily chases her parents away, shouting at them that she considers her only true mother to be her Aunt Mamie, the only one who has always believed in her and never let her lack her support. Walter and Lillie Belle, heartbroken but at least freed from the burden of having to confess the truth to Drucilla, leave Genoa City once again. With the woman visibly needing to forget her family problems for a while, Neil finally decides to give Drucilla a wonderful surprise with an unforgettable trip to the Caribbean, to the island of Antigua to be their honeymoon.

1992 (#25) - Olivia's ovarian cancer, pregnancy risks and the birth of Nate

If for Drucilla things are not going well at all, so much so that she wants to leave town for a period of reflection, the same cannot be said for Olivia, who is literally on cloud nine. In fact, Olivia is living a wonderful and very fortunate period of her life thanks to the joys of her family, namely her marriage to Nathan and the awaited birth of their child. However, Olivia cannot imagine having to face one of the hardest trials that life has ever reserved for her. It all starts with a strong influence of the woman, which doctors attribute to a dangerous infection in the uterus. Shocked that the child's pregnancy prevents the woman from being able to cure the infection, Olivia firmly rejects any talk about the possibility of abortion. And although Nathan begs her not to put her life at risk, Olivia says she is ready for anything in order to carry the pregnancy to term, even more so after doctors have revealed to the woman that she has ovarian cancer and is unlikely to be able to have any more children. Initially, Olivia asks Nathan to hide the situation from her family, but when she is forced to go to the hospital, a distraught and anxious Drucilla returns to town, unexpectedly showing herself to be closer to her sister than she could have believed. To support Olivia, then, there is of course also Lillie Belle, hosted with Walter at Mamie's, who certainly can't miss such a delicate moment for her daughter. It is precisely at this juncture that Lillie Belle, once again, shows all the attachment and love for Olivia that she has never shown for Drucilla. In the meantime, the doctors, more and more worried about Olivia's health and that of her unborn child, decide to perform a cesarean section and deliver the baby, even if prematurely. Waiting any longer, in fact, would only put Olivia's life at risk and she must start treating the tumor as soon as possible. In the end, Olivia gives birth to little Nate, who receives all the joy and love of Nathan, Drucilla and Lillie Belle, while Olivia undergoes a hysterectomy and slowly begins her recovery. This is a very important moment for the Barber family, which finds itself happier and more united than ever around Olivia and little Nate. This union and closeness obviously accentuates the contrasts between Drucilla and her mother, even though the girl can console herself for the fact that she has found the love of Neil, with whom she makes peace thanks to Olivia who urges the man to give her sister a second chance, and for the ballet, having decided to resume her lessons.

1991 (#30) - Olivia's wait, the spark between Neil and Drucilla, and the modeling dream

The joy of marriage, for Olivia and Nathan, is destined not to remain isolated since, as soon as they return from their honeymoon, the two enthusiastically inform Mamie, Walter, Lillie Belle and Drucilla that they are expecting a baby. The news makes Olivia's parents proud and they happily embrace her; and, after all, it also makes Drucilla happy who, despite still being in love with Nathan, is happy for her sister and intrigued by the idea of becoming an aunt. Drucilla and Neil, thus, soon find themselves feeling sorry for each other and, for lack of anything else, being in love with a married couple, end up spending a lot of time together. From what started as an acquaintance of convenience, the relationship between Drucilla and Neil, also because of the course of events, soon becomes a deep friendship until it turns, inevitably, into love. Between the two of them the spark ignites in an unexpected way, while both of them play the role of consoling each other for the unfortunate events of love. A deep glance, a kiss, and then the hopes, prospects, dreams and desires of each change radically. After all, the couples formed are completely corresponding: the ex-criminal Nathan with the brilliant doctor Olivia, and the intelligent young man with good hopes Neil with the not-so-good Drucilla, who comes out publicly with her boyfriend for the first time during the masquerade ball where she is dressed in a dress that Neil himself, at Jabot, has sewn for her, the very elegant angel bird. Finding themselves more united than ever, Neil decides to support Drucilla in achieving her dream of becoming a famous dancer; and he even does so in a secret way by asking Mamie to stop paying for Drucilla's dance lessons, since he will be doing it from then on. However, when Drucilla learns from Mamie about Neil's gentlemanly offer, the woman, while thanking Neil for his grand gesture, confesses to the boy that she currently has other plans. Intrigued, Neil asks the woman for explanations and she finally confesses to him that she dreams of becoming a model and hopes that her job at Jabot will somehow help her realize her aspirations. Neil says he regrets that Drucilla has put aside such a sensual and refined art, probably because she is attracted by the money that revolves around the models; however, he promises the woman that he will do everything in his power to try to get Drucilla hired, who happily embraces him and admits to being hopelessly in love with him.

1991 (#22) - Family disagreements and the wedding of Nathan and Olivia

Things between Drucilla and Olivia, following Neil's introduction, finally seem to be going well. Olivia, in fact, no longer sees Drucilla as a rival who wants to take away her future husband, Nathan; and she can finally dedicate herself to the organization of her wedding. Olivia, in the meantime, calls her parents to inform them of her upcoming wedding with Nathan; furthermore, the eldest of the Barber daughters adds that Drucilla also lives in town and that, in spite of everything, she is doing just fine. Walter and Lillie Belle are overjoyed to learn of Olivia's impending nuptials, but are even happier to know that their daughter Drucilla is alive and well. The family picture, however, is abruptly interrupted by Drucilla who immediately makes it clear that she wants nothing to do with her parents. Olivia does not understand Drucilla's senseless reaction and asks her parents to stay, even though they are convinced that it is better to go home. When Olivia insults Drucilla and accuses her of trying to ruin her marriage by not having their parents present, the two begin to argue furiously, and only Neil and Nathan's intervention can calm them down. In the end, Olivia is forced to postpone her wedding, hoping that things will work out in her family. This decision was made mainly because of the serious health condition of Walter, who is seriously ill with diabetes. In the meantime, Drucilla is pleased to note that her plan to fake a relationship with Neil is working better than she had hoped, since Neil seems very interested in Olivia. And so, the annulment of the marriage gives Drucilla and Neil the chance to shuffle the cards, on one hand giving Drucilla courage to fight to conquer Nathan, on the other hand giving space to a rapprochement between a now in love Neil and an Olivia who surprisingly shows to appreciate the company of the man. In the end, as Walter's condition improves, Drucilla, Lillie Belle and Olivia finally find themselves happy together for Walter's recovery, showing for the first time that their family can truly be united. It's the right time, Olivia believes, to celebrate their newfound family togetherness with her marriage to Nathan. Putting aside his feelings for Olivia, Neil confirms to a disappointed Drucilla that he wants to continue to pretend to be her boyfriend during the wedding; a celebration that Drucilla, forced to be a bridesmaid, suffers. At the end, however, Nathan and Olivia declare their love for each other in front of God and all the guests.

1990 (#23) - Drucilla's plight, Mamie's help and John's hospitality

Arriving in town, meanwhile, is a young black girl, Drucilla Barber. With no money and only a note in her hands with an address, Drucilla wanders the street full of hopes and dreams, hitchhiking. Drucilla reveals that she is looking for her aunt, Mamie Johnson, who is none other than the housekeeper of the Abbott mansion. Drucilla is, in fact, Mamie's niece, being the daughter of her sister Lillie Belle; and after running away from home and wandering around in search of fortune and without a precise destination, Drucilla has now given up her dream of becoming a famous dancer and, more realistically, is looking for a bed to sleep in and someone willing to take her in. Arriving at the Abbott mansion, Drucilla is impressed by the wealth and luxury of the mansion, excited to be able to live there. When Mamie hears the doorbell ring, she cannot imagine that it is Drucilla. Concerned, she lets the girl in and offers her a hot tea, and is moved when Drucilla confesses to her that she has been living on the streets for a few years now; however, she is absolutely determined to categorically rule out that she can stay there, although she would be happy to take her in. Just as they are discussing the matter, John surprisingly enters, which embarrasses Mamie. In the end, Mamie is forced to reveal the identity of the girl, who promptly asks John for hospitality. John, after listening to the girl's story, agrees to temporarily give her a room in view of an alternative and permanent accommodation, but warns both Drucilla and especially Mamie not to have anything to do with this story. Mamie, filled with joy, thanks John several times and with gratitude, assuring him that she will not even notice his presence. Mamie, meanwhile, contacts Lillie Belle and Walter Barber, the woman's husband and Drucilla's father, to inform them that the girl is with her; the parents, who have not seen their daughter for years, are happy that their daughter is well; Drucilla, however, does not want to hear about their parents, confessing to Mamie that she wants to forget them forever.