Well it does move slow at times but her has really picked up speed again in the last few months.
We saw Hope kill Stephano but no one ever stays dead on this show...lol They would have to recast him if they brought him back , I'm sure that will never happen. They have brought in a lot of his off spring though.
I too watched when Marlena was possessed. There were a lot of far fetch things on this show I point them out a lot...lol But since I have been watching for so long it is hard not to still watch. Sometimes I go stretches and watch a weeks worth and lately I have been watching everyday.
Don't think they would have Hope plant that evidence but I like they are at her for it. I think it was Tripp or heck even Claire but she wants Ben with Ciara so maybe not her but either one could get a finger print off Ben.
Marlena plays Hattie so well. Just by her facial expression I could tell it was her. I hope they show us when this happened and where Marlena really is.