Reflections by Jill - A Weekly Commentary for One Life to Live for August 1, 200

FAN FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS

Sandra writes: “Although I must admit that I am not intrigued by this storyline, I have decided that Adriana's stalker has got to be KEVIN BUCHANNAN! Who else would do it? Kevin is "messed up in the head" because of Duke & Kelly. So in his messed up mind, he thinks that sleeping with Adriana (even though it would not be consensual) will even the score. What do you think about my theory?”

Dear Sandra: Ooohhh, sorry. I can’t agree that Kevin is Adriana’s stalker. Somehow I can’t imagine him going that far in his insanity and I believe him when he claims to be trying to sober up and get his life back on track. I don’t think he’s close to being there yet, but I don’t really believe for a minute that he’d go after Adriana that way. He’s not looking for that kind of revenge on Duke. He’s looking for a way to remember his son in a loving way without the bitter image of Duke and Kelly burned into his mind. Kevin has always been a bit single minded when it came to women (he went after what he wanted, even his brother’s wife), but torment and attack Adriana? Nope, I just can’t see it.

Littledewey writes: “I’d like to know when the character Spencer will be gone from OLTL. I hope soon.”

Dear Littledewey: Gee, I wish Spencer could be gone tomorrow but I hear it’s not going to happen any time soon. I read somewhere (don’t know if it’s true) that Paul Satterfield was offered a role on As The World Turns and he turned it down because he was assured that he would be hanging around in Llanview. Boo Hoo! Nothing against Paul, but I can’t stand the sight of Spencer and it is definitely time he got at least a little bit of what’s coming to him.

Maya writes: “Do you think if Tuc Watkins leaves they will still keep the character David around? I cant see them wrapping up this Spencer storyline overnight and it would be out of character for David if he didn't watch his brother burn. While I can't see David being played by anyone but the hilarious Tuc Watkins, I hope that they will at least keep the character around. Those scenes in John's office about the cannolies and the Kevin joke were just hilarious. I don’t know who is going to make us laugh if David leaves. And with the Andrea Evans rumor flying around, it'd be interesting to see what happens if Tina arrives back in town.”

Dear Maya: I wonder if they could ever find anyone to take over as David if and when Tuc leaves. Those are some might big and funny shoes to fill. I did hear that Tuc has agreed to stick around for the next several months so we will be seeing him on our screens through November sweeps. I’m still holding out hope that by that time the show will have found a way to convince him to stay longer. And as far as the Tina rumors, I can’t remember a time when they weren’t flying around. I haven’t heard anything regarding the return of that character.

Jamie writes: “I am getting sick and tired of everyone getting on Antonio’s case. You called him all kind of names, but, poor little Nash resorts to kidnapping and that is “just a bad idea”? If Antonio had pulled that, he would have been crucified and vilified and probably dumped by Jessica. He is just as scared of losing Jessica and the baby as Nash is of losing Tess. And speaking of his money, well, it seems to me that he is the only one using his resources to find Jessica and the baby. All Clint & Viki do is stand around wringing their hands. They really should be more grateful to Antonio. I mean, in the beginning of all this, if it wasn’t for him, they probably NEVER would have seen Jessica again. It was Antonio that tracked Tess down.”

Dear Jamie: Okay, a little credit for Antonio. I’ll give you equal time, but let’s not forget that I used to be a big fan of his. I used to love his relationship with Jessica and I do agree with you that last week he had a right to be furious about Jess being taken by Nash. I don’t condone what Nash did but I do believe that Jessica is right in calling the shots and I can see why she didn’t want Nash arrested. The thing that I object to where Antonio is concerned is that his need to control things is too overpowering. He doesn’t give Jessica enough credit for being so much stronger now and Jess even said herself that Antonio’s possessiveness and controlling personality has always been an issue in their relationship. It takes Antonio way too long to calm down and listen to Jessica and I wonder if he really listens. I know he’s terrified of losing Jessica but he has not helped the situation by being hateful to Nash and hiring Claudia. That was a spiteful move and a selfish one in my opinion.