MELVIN OUT....AGAIN!

As fans can probably deduce from the shocking and action-packed anniversary episode #200, the character of Erika Avalon (Rachel Melvin) has been killed off in a dramatic turn of events. The blog recently reported that a young starlet was out. "Erika's quasi-boyfriend, Max Brady, and her father, Lance (played by Alan Dale of the OC fame), had a huge beef. And Lance plotted to kill Max at his brother, Frankie's, wedding. But unfortunately for Lance...and Erika, she is actually on the receiving end of his plot to kill Max. I love Melvin. I am a huge fan. She's a great talent. The character of Chelsea wasn't working when I took over so I wrote her out, and I brough her back on as this character. I had big plans for her, but readers just weren't feeling her. It's all about the readers and the fans, and when they are not happy with a story, I am not happy with it! Erika's exit is going to spell big things for Max and Abby. But I can't elaborate on that now. Of course, Alexis Thorpe's return in November will also spell big things for the couple. We're going to revist the Abby/Max/Cassie triangle from the spring, but there's going to be a twist on it." Melvin last aired on Friday, September 15th.