Table of contents for July 4, 2016 in ABC Soaps In Depth

The In Depth Story: As her life continues to unravel, Alexis finds herself drowning in a sea of regret. “She feels hideously betrayed,” sighs headwriter Jean Passanante. “This is not what she signed on for, and she is realizing that it was, in a way, against her own better judgement to trust Julian!” Making matters worse, says headwriter Shelly Altman, is that Alexis still loves her husband on some level! “She still has enormous affection and passion in her hear t for this man,” says the scribe, “so it’s horrible! She’s a very principled person, and she did a lot of soul searching before moving forward with this relationship. But look where it got her!” And this week, where it gets Alexis is… behind bars! Want to guess how Julian…

Is She Guilty? GH’s Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina) guest-stars on the Monday, June 27, episode of RIZZOLI & ISLES playing Clair, a teen brought in for questioning after her mother has a deadly fall down the stairs. “You’ll get some good drama!” Ainsworth teases of her primetime appearance. “They do the typical interrogation and investigation — I actually watch RIZZOLI & ISLES with my grandmother, so it was great!” Not only was she thrilled with the role, but the opportunity to work two gigs in one day felt like a rite of passage. “I shot RIZZOLI in the morning and then GH in the afternoon,” the busy bee reveals. “It was a full day. That was the moment I realized, ‘Wow, I guess this is what working actors do!’” RIZZOLI &…

The latest comings and goings — and how they will change your shows! The In Depth Story: It’s been three years since Rademacher — who returns on Friday, July 29 — was last on the canvas. “It doesn’t feel like that long,” he admits. “Time flies.” So how did the return come about? The actor, who now resides in Hawaii, keeps in contact with executive producer Frank Valentini, giving the showrunner a head’s up whenever he’ll be in Los Angeles overseeing business matters for his wife’s clothing company, Mahiku Activewear. “It gets him thinking about writing Jax back in,” smiles Rademacher, who is currently scheduled to air for about a month and swears that he doesn’t know story details. “You’ve got to put your faith in the writers and producers…

With Tyler Christopher out as Nikolas, daytime vet Nick Stabile (Mark, SUNSET BEACH; Fox, PASSIONS; ex-Dean, DAYS) shared on Twitter that he makes his first appearance in the role in mid-June. While GH has confirmed that Stabile is a temporary recast, the show had no further comment on Christopher or his exit, and the recent Emmy winner has gone radio silent on social media. Although Daytime Confidential reported that the star had requested a personal leave amidst con-tract negotiations, with GH refusing to offer any additional information, there’s no way to be sure why Christopher left or whether he has plans to return.…

Diane Delano has been tapped to play the short-term role of Huxley’s assistant, Margarethe, and she’ll first air on Wednesday, June 22. (For details on the Huxley drama, turn to the In Depth Cover Story on page 24!) While Delano’s long list of primetime credits include POPULAR and TWO BROKE GIRLS, DAYS fans may recognize her from a 2008-’09 stint as Sami’s safehouse caretaker, Hilda.…

Belle has some pretty harsh words for Nicole and Dario on Monday, June 20. By Tuesday, June 21, Belle’s focus has shifted, as she and Shawn share their very good news with an over the moon Claire. As Hope asks Aiden to take a trip with her on Wednesday, June 22, someone approaches Rafe and Roman to confess that they killed Stefano! The cops try to figure out if they can believe what they’ve been told on Thursday, June 23. And on Friday, June 24, Nicole gets a bit of really bad news: She’s been fired!…

Wanting to prove herself worthy of the Avant family’s love, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Sasha reluctantly agreed to step aside so that Nicole could have a future with Zende. Something tells us, however, that this vixen’s word is just about as dependable as finger writing on a steamed-up window! Her portrayer, Felisha Cooper, acknowledges that Sasha hasn’t exactly been an ideal friend or sister to Nicole since she landed in L.A. Still, the actress argues that this up-and-coming model is blinded by the sort of love to which family loyalty ranks a distant second. “I think [her actions] are a side effect of her genuine feelings for Zende,” declares Cooper. “She’s not doing any of this to spite Nicole, and I don’t think it’s all about climbing her way…

… or has GH’s Claudette story seemed cursed almost from the start? The moment Nathan first uttered the mystery woman’s name, it was obvious she eventually would appear on screen. But the story simmered on the backburner for months before ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Bree Williamson (ex-Jess/Tess/Bess/et al.) was cast as the woman from Nathan and Griffin’s past. Then came word that Kirsten Storms would be temporarily sidelined, just as Maxie’s story was finally kicking into high gear! And now, we’re supposed to believe good-guy Nathan drunkenly shot someone in a rage? How a story can be so plot-driven and slow at the same time, we’re not sure… but this one is!…

Doctor Crazy Pants I love Dr. Obrecht. Kathleen Gati is a joy to watch and a wonderfully talented actress. I want to see more story for her, more Genie Francis (Laura) and more romance — not sex! There is a difference. Rose Altieri Preston via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Murdering Julian For three years, we watched Julian fall in love with Alexis, find his family and become a better man for them. Then, in a matter of weeks, they turned him into a psychopath. The writers’ ability to ruin something so good so completely leaves me with little hope for the show. Lara Tucker via E-mail Kiki’s New Guy! Dillon and Kiki, what an adorably cute couple. They just have a natural chemistry that jumps offthe screen. I’d love…

Car shopping can be frustrating, but Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) just couldn’t put it offany longer. “My car is a 2007 with a tape deck,” she chuckles. “I wanted to drive it until the wheels fell off. Well, it’s at 90,000 miles, and rats got in and crapped all over the engine! This thing is done.” After doing her homework, Lo-Cicero picked out a new car… only to run into a familiar scam when she got to the dealership. “I drove all the way out there in traffic and the car wasn’t there!” she fumes. “I tried to be a badass and channel my inner Angelina Jolie — or Olivia! I started taking offmy earrings and pulling out the weave… Not! I’m such a wimp. But I need a new car…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) has done a lot of things during her tenure on the show, from paragliding and snowboarding in Aspen to riding ATVs in Cabo San Lucas and cliffjumping in Italy. What she’s never done (until now, that is) is play the woman at the center of a love triangle. “That’s a first for [Steffy],” the actress acknowledges. “She’s always been the one who is pining away over some guy, in competition with another female. Now, she has these two [Spencer brothers] competing for her. It’s a tough spot for her to be in, but it’s actually a lot of fun for me, personally.” Steffy can only choose one of these hotties, of course, but that’s easier said than done for the conflicted…

What is a day at the office like for the actors who bring Port Charles to life? That’s exactly what we asked Brytni Sarpy, the selfprofessed “study nerd” who gives GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Valerie her Spencer sass! My favorite days at work are the ones when I get to: “Work with different people. I like the spice of getting to work with someone I haven’t worked with before!” My very first day on the set, I remember thinking to myself: “‘Is this real?’ But being on set with Tony Geary (Luke) helped. He had a gun and we were joking around. Being able to joke with a legend like Tony Geary on your first week on set is a pretty big reality check!” On my lunch break, you can usually find…

FYIFYIFYI Her Musical Taste: Classic rock. What’s On Her Feet: Zucker’s a fan of Jimmy Choo shoes. Healthy Choices: “I work out with my trainer and watch what I eat,” the actress reveals, adding, “no bread!” Count Her In: “I’m not heavy into politics, but I have never not voted,” Zucker confides. “I’m definitely following it right now because it’s a train wreck.” Despite being one of DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ most notorious scheme queens, Nicole also continues to be a fan favorite. “It’s because she’s complicated,” muses her portrayer, Arianne Zucker. “You want to sit down, watch complication and escape your life. Nicole definitely allows that — she’s unpredictable!” Making Her Mark Indeed, despite working so hard to become the better person that Daniel required in a wife, Nicole…

Generally speaking, we use this space to sing the praises of a particular actor who gave an outstanding performance. But this week, we realized that we would be remiss in not giving a shout-out to everyone involved, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes, with GENERAL HOSPITAL’s 2016 Nurses Ball. It Takes A Village Imagine a week in which nothing out of the ordinary happened on your favorite daytime drama. People had arguments, maybe a few affairs, but it was all basically a typical week in an average soap opera town. Even under those relatively mundane circumstances, what the cast and crew of a soap opera does on a daily basis is sort of mind-boggling. While a primetime drama considers it a major event worthy of celebrating…

2002: While killing Luis Alcazar was an accident, Alexis’ efforts to skirt the law afterwards were fully premeditated. She beat the murder rap by developing an alternate personality. And by “developing,” we mean pretending to have one! 2003: Alexis went to great lengths to be with Kristina after Ned took custody, even dressing up as the Q’s butler, Dobson. But it wasn’t all fun and games. She was also cuffed for breaking a restraining order after visiting her hospitalized daughter. 2009: The past came back to haunt Alexis when she became the prime suspect in the murder of Mayor Floyd’s mistress, Brianna. While Alexis was guilty of having had an affair with the guy, his jealous wife eventually was revealed as the culprit, but not until after she’d died in…

Although we’ve seen glimpses of Claudette, she’s so far been played by a body double for ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Bree Williamson (Jess/Tess/Bess), who makes her on-screen debut on Friday, July 1. “You’re going to hate her,” the actress warns with a laugh, “because everyone loves Maxie and Nathan and wants them to be together!” Although she’d fielded other daytime offers in recent years, accepting this role was a no-brainer once she heard what former OLTL boss Frank Valentini (now GH’s executive producer) and the writers had in store for her. “They said, ‘We wrote the character around you and what we know you can do,’ which is super-flattering,” she admits. “All I needed to hear was that — and that Claudette’s a bad girl who’s going to stir…

Nina and Franco’s relationship seems to be completely kaput, but there’s a pretty good chance they’ll still be running into each other around town. We hear that after a bit of negotiation, both Michelle Staf ford (Nina) and Roger Howarth (Franco) have inked new deals with the sudser. While GH doesn’t comment on contracts, a source confirms to us that the Emmy winners “aren’t going anywhere.”…

When Elizabeth happens to be in the right place at the right time on Monday, June 20, she overhears something that could be downright incriminating. Tuesday, June 21, finds Nina having some pretty steamy thoughts about her ex, Franco. Dillon is there to help Nina figure out exactly how she really feels on Wednesday, June 22. But at the same time, Franco is having an encounter with Liz that could change their friendship. Are they on the verge of becoming something more? Franco and Nina may finally figure out how they really feel after the conversation they have on Wednesday, June 29. As Liz has an odd encounter with a fellow hospital staffer on Thursday, June 30, Franco receives an unexpected offer. But from whom?…

Dollar Bill is left scrambling for an explanation when Liam uncovers his private rendezvous location on Monday, June 20. On Tuesday, June 21, the tycoon surprises Brooke with two options regarding their future. Liam and Steffy share a poignant and personal moment while discussing their past — and potential future — on Wednesday, June 22. Thomas blindsides Ridge in regard to their “arrangement” with Douglas on Thursday, June 23. When the confrontation between the two men turns heated on Friday, June 24, Caroline takes control of the situation by proposing a new solution.…

Catfights. Give us a well-written verbal smackdown over a physical one any day of the week. ... And 1 Thing We Could Do Without...…

Karma, as they say, can be a bitch — which THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Hilary is discovering as she deals with an illness that might put all of her ambitious plans in jeopardy! “She doesn’t want to get checked out, because she thinks she’ll be portrayed as weak and everyone will step all over her, walk all over her — essentially do to her what she did to other people [like Ashley]!” laughs Mishael Morgan, who plays the vixen. “But she has also poured a lot of her time and energy into Dr. Neville’s drug trial. If there was something wrong with her, there’s a huge possibility that would cause the drug trial to end. She might find out that there was really something wrong with her, and she…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Laura Wright (Carly) has been visiting colleges with her firstborn, Lauren, and so far, she’s handling the idea of sending her 17-year-old daughter out into the world pretty well. “She’s so awesome and we’re so close,” Wright raves of Lauren. “I keep thinking, ‘Oh my God, I’m going to be a mess.’ And I still could be, but right now I’m having fun. She’s also a teenager, so there’s a part of me that’s like, ‘It’s time for you to go!’ And she’s a teenage daughter of mine, so you can only imagine! I’m like, ‘Woah, she’s just like me.’” It sounds like typical mother/daughter stuff… except when it comes to the GH issue: Lauren wants to see her buddy’s scenes on the soap, but not mom’s! “She’s…

FYIFYIFYI Birthday: March 14. Taking On Victor: Sharing the screen with Eric Braeden (Victor) is exciting, says Villanueva. “Eric is a wonderfully organic actor — it’s so intense, because you don’t know what’s going to happen!” Stage Show: “There is such a rush being on stage, having that response from the audience, that live element!” says the theater major. When THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Luca first arrived in Genoa City, he seemed like a younger, more gorgeous version of villain Ian Ward, oozing a smarmy charm and twinkling affability that hid a ruthless ambition. Yet something funny happened on his way to becoming one of the town’s power players: Luca appears to be becoming more (gasp!) human. Not only did he release Marisa from the bonds of matrimony (after…

Sean Blakemore (ex-Shawn, GENERAL HOSPITAL) had just stepped offa plane when he learned that he’d won this year’s Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. “Oh man, it was beautiful!” he shares. “Because of the excitement of everyone calling and texting, I had a vicarious moment of being there.” The actor says he would have liked to thank former executive producer Jill Farren Phelps, who created the role of Shawn, his supportive wife and his mother, who raised seven children alone. “I grew up in a rural area [of Missouri],” the handsome actor admits, “where opportunities like this aren’t even thought possible.” Preacher Man Blakemore just filmed a recurring role in Lifetime’s DEVIOUS MAIDS and the pilot for a BET drama called THE YARD. He’ll debut in the Monday, July 4,…

Though Steffy’s signature look six months ago included long hair and dramatic eye makeup, Wood has gone back to basics in recent months on the show, sporting more natural makeup and a shorter hair style. “Fans know that when Steffy’s changing her hair, something’s up,” Wood explains. “It’s the sort of thing most girls go through; when you’re breaking up with a guy or going through some kind of heartache, you want a change. Right now, Steffy is in a different place, and it’s no longer about her being glam.” In real life, Wood enjoys switching up her look as often as possible. “I have this walkin closet that’s devoted to wigs. I’m a drag queen on the inside,” she says with a laugh. “I always love [going crazy] with…

It’s hard to believe, but 2016 is already halfway over! With that in mind, we take a look back and offer up our thoughts on what worked — and what didn’t — on GENERAL HOSPITAL over the past six months! Biggest Surprise We’ll admit, when GH announced Michael Easton was coming back to play yet another character, we were skeptical… to put it mildly. But we stand corrected, because Finn — a quirky, witty, complex creation — has proven to be, for our money, the best character he’s ever played! Best Epiphany Yes, Nurse Johnson, you’re still aces in our book… but we’re actually talking about Carly’s realization that, thanks to his violent lifestyle, Sonny had left a path of destruction in his wake. Thanks to the balance of drama…

It’s no secret that Zucker’s been rocking a sassy, shorter ‘do the past few years. So how did she manage to pull offthat sexy, retro ponytail at the Daytime Emmys? “I watch my daughter playing dress up all the time, and I’m like, ‘You know what? That looks fun!’” Zucker explains of the inspiration for using hair extensions to change her look. “Usually I’m all about being natural… But I had such a good time with this. I loved it!” The beauty says she had purchased two different shades of the long blonde hairpieces years ago at Naimie’s Beauty Center (www.naimies.com), knowing that they’d come in handy at some point for up-dos requiring extra volume. On the day of the big awards show, all she had to do was show…

ARRIVED Hayden’s mom, Naomi, came to stake a claim on the diamonds. SPOTTED A disguised Nikolas, very much alive PURSUED Nikolas, by Sam and Jason FOILED Julian found the evidence Alexis had been keeping hidden. CRUSHED Maxie got the full story on Claudette. BLINDSIDED T.J. overheard his true paternity. SUSPENDED Finn refused to explain the syringe in his locker. MARRIED Brad and Lucas MOVED IN Tracy invited Sabrina to live at the mansion. PROFESSED Andre chose Jordan over Anna.…

With Molly Burnett (ex-Melanie, DAYS) filling in as GH’s Maxie this summer, the fashionista’s regular portrayer, Kirsten Storms, took to social media to thank fans for their support and explain her unexpected exit from the soap. “I am taking a little break from work due to some skin issues I’ve been having. My doctors say my breakouts are due to stress, but shouldn’t take too long to get under control,” explained the actress, who is in the midst of a divorce from Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny). “I can say I’m on the better end of it now. However, it was becoming too difficult for GH to cover up. And we all know in this business, appearance is important. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing Molly on screen as I…

What does a former spy do after saying farewell to the love of her life? If you’re Anna Devane, you take a much-needed break from all the drama… if only to accommodate your portrayer’s vacation! “Finola Hughes will be taking some time offover the summer,” confirms a show rep, adding that the actress last airs on Friday, July 8, when Anna leaves town to visit Robin, Emma and Patrick in California. Adds headwriter Shelly Altman, “She will exit in an organic way, and we will anxiously look forward to her return!”…

Things can be complicated in the Corinthos home, but Michael delivers good news to Sonny and Carly on Monday, June 20. Morgan shares something private with Kiki on Tuesday, June 21. Anna agrees to go on a blind date on Wednesday, June 22. Ava does something so wrong on Friday, June 24, that even she is horrified by her own actions. Kristina finds herself having confusing feelings about Aaron on Monday, June 27. Maxie finds herself wondering if perhaps she’s cursed on Tuesday, June 28. When things get tense between Morgan and Dillon, Kiki tries her best to calm them down on Wednesday, June 29. And on Friday, July 1, Tracy and Hayden have a moment that could actually change their relationship for the better.…

Sharon can’t escape the sins of her recent past, which is why she’s continuing to have haunting nightmares on Monday, June 20. When Devon sees his wife in a new light on Tuesday, June 21, will it change how he feels about her? Wednesday, June 22, finds Adam and Chelsea worrying about their future, while Summer wonders if her new boyfriend is as loyal as he claims to be on Thursday, June 23! And as Victor forms a new partnership on Friday, June 24, Kevin makes a shocking discovery!…

Your favorite stars caught in the act!…

While we know that many GENERAL HOSPITAL fans were — and still are — hoping that Elizabeth would wind up by Jason’s side when the dust settled, we’re happy to report that despite that wish not coming true, the nurse has more romantic options than she’s had in ages! Every time she butts heads with Hayden, we can’t help wondering if maybe her anger is partially fueled by unresolved feelings for her pal Nikolas. Then there’s Dr. Sexyscrubs/Father Smolder, Griffin, whom she sparked with from their first meeting. There’s also a fun energy to her interactions with Finn, making us wonder if perhaps they’ll wind up playing doctor. But if Elizabeth were THE BACHELORETTE and we were giving out the roses, a whole bouquet of them would go to Franco.…

YOU WIN SOME... Morgan got out of the hospital long enough to attend the Nurses Ball… YOU LOSE SOME... … only to see onagain/off-again girlfriend Kiki sharing a steamy kiss with Dillon! The more time we spend with Laura and Kevin, the more we fall under their spell. Here’s hoping Lucy sticks around, perhaps realizing that Doc really is her one true love… and giving Laura a fight for the guy! • We want to give GH props for going outside the studio, but the fact that the only place they actually go is that sad looking park prevents us from doing so. • We’re all for Dante and Lulu getting a bigger house (Finally!), but it seems a little premature for them to be talking about having another baby.…

Vinessa Antoine was anxious for a new leading man… and now it’s raining hunks! “It’s crazy,” she laughs. “I didn’t know it was going to be two, but hey, the more the merrier. I love playing with Anthony Montgomery (Andre) and Donnell Turner (Curtis). I got lucky with two strong actors who are good-looking, professional and great.” While Antoine is “always happy to see more people of color” on the screen, she’s also excited about Jordan’s growing clan. “We can try to create some semblance of an Ashford family — even though T.J.’s technically not an Ashford,” she says, which brings us to whether the kid will ever get to face his father, now that he knows the truth. With Emmy winner Sean Blakemore (Shawn) tied to BET’s pilot THE…

Lexi Ainsworth has been so tapped into her character’s angst and confusion while playing Kristina’s coming out storyline that it isn’t always easy to shake offthe emotion once the cameras stop rolling. “Sometimes it’s hard to come out of character,” she admits, recalling one time in particular. “After the scenes where Kristina told her parents about getting kicked out of school, I ran into Matt Cohen (Griffin) in the hallway. I was really happy about how my scenes had gone, but I was still in that emotional state. So Matt comes up to introduce himself… and I just started crying! He had no idea what was going on. It was the most awkward introduction ever, because I shook his hand and started to tear up!” Somewhat mortified, Ainswor th quickly…

Chelsea: When the beauty arrived in town, she was a con artist using her unborn baby to break up Billy and Victoria. Thankfully, she changed her mind, eventually giving baby Johnny to his dad and Victoria to raise. Perhaps falling in love with Adam was her reward for doing the right thing! Paul: The hunk sowed quite a few wild oats in his youth, which not only got him a venereal disease but an out-of-wedlock baby or two. These days, he’s such a good guy that he’s actually become the chief of police! Michael: It’s hard to believe that this is the same legal eagle who once sexually harassed and tried to rape Christine! Apparently, the prison system — not to mention the love of a good woman like Lauren…

The men of GENERAL HOSPITAL put their all into Port Charles’ epic annual event. True, some only have to bring their good looks and acting chops to the tables for the long days, but others have steps and lyrics to master, which means weekend rehearsals and trips to the recording studio — and that’s before shooting the performances. It’s no surprise one of the hunks got sick — Bet you can’t guess which one from the pics! — but the show must go on, and so must the laughter. Lucky for you, photographer Jim Warren went behind the scenes to catch some of your favorite GH men as they struck a pose for the Soaps In Depth cameras!…

On ALL MY CHILDREN, Bobbie Eakes played Krystal Carey, one of the most colorful characters the show had seen since Opal! “When I saw the breakdown for the character, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I’ve got to do this part!’” recalls the Georgia-born actress. “I knew who she was and exactly how I wanted to play her. I grew up with people like her.” The World’s Her Stage Today, Eakes is continuing to make people smile, only now she’s doing it from the stages of cruise ships. “I sing Broadway, country, pop… they are asking for more contemporary stuff, so I also do a lot of Adele,” she reveals. “And I tell stories and jokes — I’m even going to start working in some impressions. I just want people to…

If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect of Tyler Perry’s THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS, it’s the unexpected. And when the wicked primetime soap returns to OWN at 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, June 21, the jaw-dropping revelations will come fast and furious. We turned to Crystal Fox, whose Hanna is at the heart of all the drama, to give us the dirt on what’s coming up! Hanna’s Toughest Battle! Although she’s always been a woman with a strong belief in God, Hanna has seen her faith tested in recent years. And as the new season begins, she’ll no doubt do a lot of praying as daughter Candace’s actions ripple across the canvas, impacting the lives of everyone she knows! Can Benny help his mother in her quest…

Q: What’s something your co-stars are most likely to razz you about? Genie Francis (Laura, GH) “When I was younger, it would have been my temper. I can growl when I get upset, but I don’t growl that much anymore. I’m old and I’m tired, so when something bugs me now, I’m just more inclined to let it go.” Suzanne Rogers (Maggie, DAYS) “My glass that I keep water in incessantly on the set. It was a yellow glass for years and then it was stolen, so now it’s a green tumbler that holds water. Someone is always saying, ‘Suzanne, you forgot your glass!’” Emme Rylan (Lulu, GH) “Oh gosh, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) gives me crap every single day for talking too much. I talk all the time.” Heather Tom…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL When the validity of Steffy and Wyatt’s marriage was called into question, Liam believed he finally had a chance to win back the brunette. Bill stepped in to help arbitrate the situation, eventually calling a family meeting. Meanwhile, Bill had personal issues of his own as his feelings for Brooke proved too strong to sweep aside. Following a moment of secret passion, they guiltily wondered how they could possibly explain it to Katie. Steffy was beside herself with anger when she returned home and found Quinn making herself comfortable. When a new work assignment promised to put him in close contact with Sasha, Zende made a huge sacrifice in order to preserve his relationship with Nicole. Star-crossed lovers must figure out a way to avoid…