Darla Einstein Forrester
Deceased
Actor History
Schae Harrison (recurring: early 1990s to 2003; contract: early 1990s; 2003 to 18 July 2006; guest: 21 December 2006)
Other Names
Darla Dinkle (maiden name)
Darla Einstein (name later used)
Einstein (nickname from Sally)
Lifeline
Died on July 18, 2006.
Cause of Death
Complications following massive head trauma.
Former Occupation
Sally Spectra's faithful assistant
Former Residence
In Los Angeles with Thorne and Alexandria
Marital Status at Death
Married (Thorne Forrester)
Past Marriages
None
Relatives
Unnamed Parents (deceased)
Children
Alexandria Forrester (daughter; with Thorne)
Flings & Affairs
Bill Spencer
Clarke Garrison Sr.
Thorne Forrester
Crimes Committed
Stole designs from Forrester creations.
Accidentally gave the Ingénue designs to Spectra (Megan switched the envelopes).
Brief Character History
Darla was born and raised in foster homes, and the amount of time she spent shuffling from one place to another has permanently impacted how she views herself. No matter how hard she tries, she can't stop herself from worrying that she will always be found lacking in some way. Since the beginning of the show, she has always been Sally's faithful assistant. Although she's had a soft spot for Clarke Garrison, in the end, her loyalty has always gone to Sally. After a brief failed relationship with Bill Spencer, Darla had little to do (there was a one-time fling with Clarke Garrison) for many years, until winding up in bed with Thorne Forrester one night.
Thorne didn't even realize what he was doing at the time, and Darla originally planned to have an abortion, but Thorne convinced her to give the child to him and Macy. After Macy chose Deacon over Thorne, Darla decided to keep the baby and raise it herself. Thorne, knowing he'd lost Macy, decided to lend a hand. When the little girl was born, she was named Alexandria in honor of Macy Alexander, who had recently died as a result of an accident. Darla and Thorne had formed a romantic attachment, each realising that they had found the person they had searched their whole life for. Darla happily accepted when Thorne proposed, and the two were married in a beautiful ceremony.
Unfortunately, it wasn't long, though, before Darla was at odds with Ridge and Brooke. Ridge wanted her to keep her mouth shut about family business and to stay out of things, but Darla refused to let Ridge continue to belittle Thorne. While in Thorne's office one day, printing out some photographs of Sally and her together for Sally's birthday, she sent the envelope on the desk while talking to Clarke, who was trying to convince her to steal the Ingénue line from Forrester. She didn't see Megan take her envelope (containing Sally's birthday photos) off the blotter and put it to the side and put the envelope with the Ingénue shots on the blotter. Darla accidentally gave the envelope to Sally. Ridge was furious, and made it clear she was either one of two things -- a manipulator, or a dingbat. Darla ran out of the room in tears and went home to pack her bags, but Thorne stopped her, swearing that no matter what, he will always love her, and does not blame her.
