Lily's marriage to Damian when Holden was presumed dead had become to much for Holden to accept and they spent time away from one another. During his time out of Lily's life, he was thought to have died in a car accident in Kentucky but was nursed back to health by Maeve Stone, played by Judi Evans, whose abusive husband Eb Stone thought Holden knew the location of money that he stole from a bank. After Maeve got away from Eb, she followed Holden back to Oakdale when he learned of Lily and Damian's marriage. Although Holden and Maeve did not pursue a relationship, he encouraged her to live her life with independence. Holden eventually pursued his relationship and almost married his ex-girlfriend Molly.