It was eventually revealed that Kristen DiMera had been lying to Brady Black to keep him in a relationship with her. When Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) found out the truth, Kristen took things to a devious new level to get her revenge. She drugged and assaulted Eric Brady while filming the entire encounter so that she could hurt Marlena and her family even further. However, the recording was buried after Brady agreed to give Kristen another chance. That is until Kristen and Brady were set to get married. On the couple's wedding day, the video of Kristen assaulting Eric was played for everyone in attendance. Brady was appalled and dumped Kristen at the altar. Meanwhile, Eric was kicked out of the priesthood because of the scandal.
After leaving the priesthood, Eric tried to find a way to prove his innocence and regain his job. However, his feelings for Nicole continued to surface. He struggled to figure out whether or not he should return to the church or enter into another romantic relationship with Nicole. Sadly, Nicole didn't leave him much choice when she destroyed evidence that could get him his job back. Eventually, Eric decided to leave his days as a priest behind. Although life wasn't easy for him afterward.
Eric began to show signs of alcoholism and even drove drunk on New Year's Eve, causing a crash that killed Dr. Daniel Jonas and injured others. He served time in prison for his crime before returning to Salem.
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