It’s a big week for fans of Days of our Lives‘ Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams Brady (Kristian Alfonso): Not only is the couple back on the canvas after a two-year absence as Bo wakes up from his coma, but on May 23, the Bradys are celebrating 40 years since they said “I do” in a royal wedding of sorts in England.

“I’m glad I’m sitting down,” quips Alfonso about how much time has passed since the nuptials. “Wow, 40 years ago? It feels like we blinked, and here we are. I’m at a loss for words, shockingly. It’s incredible, it’s just incredible, that we are still involved with Days of our Lives and still a part of it.”