Marlena attended Rob Hawkins going away party, at the request of Lily. She was planning on meeting some friends after the event. She is seen throughout the party ignoring Hud's attempts to talk with her after she gave testimonial. Marlena was among the party members that dispersed onto the streets after the explosion, and was outside when the Monster came down the street. She saw it, and claimed "it was eating people". After Lily comforted her, she, Lily, Hud, Rob and Jason made their way to the Brooklyn Bridge during the evacuation of Manhattan.