Though Michael's work and Marcie's newfound fame as an author take their toll on the relationship, the couple finally marries on May 5, 2006.
Familiar with the McBains' devotion to Tommy and knowing that they would be devastated if he were taken away, Rex is unsure what to do; he is also aware of Todd's volatile behavior, above-the-law history and selfishness.
Todd takes the McBains to court to win custody of his son, and both sides malign each other in a bitter battle.
Ramsey appears but is distracted by the bar's employees as Marcie poses as a drag queen and performs onstage.
Narrowly missing discovery again by John and Todd, Marcie is referred to one of Celia's friends in Paris, Texas.
A disguised Marcie walks into the Bon Jour Café, not realizing that Victoria Lord Davidson has been working there incognito to temporarily escape her life.
After a standoff with the police and FBI at the diner, Marcie surrenders; "Tommy" is returned to Todd and renamed Sam.
Starr gives birth on November 6, 2008; Todd had intended to kidnap the child and raise it himself in secret, but changes his mind at the last minute.
Michael tells Marcie about an exciting job offer at Seattle Grace Hospital, and they decide to leave Llanview and start over.
Marcie and Michael made their return on October 25, 2011 to visit John McBain and announcing that she is pregnant with their second child.