the current writers have their agenda and history be damned. If someone knew the show they'd also have Hope remember that her mother did the same thing for her, Addie died to save Hope. It would also be incredibly realistic to have the story play out similar to things in life in that there are times when parent and child switch positions and the child becomes the caregiver, the provider. Nope, not on Days under Dena Higley.
Good to have you back Hope.