During S.T.E.A.M.s week long absence, my producers and I have have been hard at work, bringing the best entertainment possible. We will begin to see changes now, two roles have been recast

Blair Underwood joins the blog, playing Patriarch of Pasadena's first family, Police Chief Abe Williams. It is a joy and a pleasure to have Mr Underwood joining the cast. The role is now contract as we take Abe in a different direction. In saying that, I regret to inform you that James Reynolds, best known as Abe Carver on Days of our Lives, and I have come to a mutual understanding.

"James, wanted to leave when I offered him a contract, sighting his recent health and a desire to focus his first love Days. I am glad because Days need all the help it can right now."

Look for Abe's storyline to pick up.

Also out is Lauren Romoan, Lauren Woodland In

"It was nothing personal" says the HNIC," Again we are taking Lauren in a different direction and I felt that Lauren Woodland would be better suited for they type of material coming up for the character of Lauren. Ms. Woodland is best known for her role as Brittany Hodges on the venerable and my personal favorite, The Young and the Restless.

I would also like to take this to time to welcome a new writing consult to my team. I am honored to announce that the extremely talented and gutsy writer, Mr. Ian H, has now join the S.T.E.A.M. team. "Ian was a great fit for the type of storytelling of S.T.E.A.M. Look for his work to debut around episode 28 or so.

Again I am also happy to announce that Ian is a newcomer to SON. I really try to stay away from a lot of recycling that has happened here at SON.

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