Not only was it an overblown fictional event, but a controversal one. I didn't watch the show, but I had friends who did. Earlier in the storyline Luke forced himself on Laura. For Laura to marry her rapist was just too bizarre and wrong.
I was in high school when it aired and a bunch of us ditched our last class, ran home and watched with bated breath. At that time, it was an event!!! No DVRs back then. Looking back at it now, I can only laugh at my behavior 😂.
That was like 35 years ago, I don't think anybody really cares anymore!! So to answer your question my description would be fake, cheesy and corny.
I was in high school when it aired and a bunch of us ditched our last class, ran home and watched with bated breath. At that time, it was an event!!! No DVRs back then. Looking back at it now, I can only laugh at my behavior 😂.