Marcie's lawyer suggested she go to Safe Haven to look at the Mary Lou, the yacht her parents left her when they were killed in an auto accident. A child of privilege, she now would have to learn to fend for herself, as other than the yacht, her inheritance was next to nil. Telling Keith of her plight as he found her viewing the Mary Lou, he told her about the house on the bluff across the road. Falling in love with it, she bought it, and as an extra bonus, got Goldie, a young golden retriever. Then she headed to the city to fetch her belongings. Keith arranged to have the Reverend RJ Stone house sit while she was in the city. Though initially hesitant, he readily agreed when he saw the house and Goldie. As Marcie settled in, she became deeply involved with the church and promoted The Painters as a singing group for church services, and then as workers at the Boat Works. With her marriage to Keith, her commitment to Safe Haven was seated and furthered by receiving the Boat Works as a wedding present from Keith's father. She was delighted to become acquainted with Debbie in the Christmas pageant and amazed at the story of her mother Gloria. At the Christmas celebration Marcie and Keith had for all their friends and family, Marcie announced her pregnancy.