And just like that my ludicrous hopes of an Alex Marshall return are back on the table.

And just like that my ludicrous hopes of an Alex Marshall return are back on the table.

aww Alex Marshall!!

SID is reporting that this is TRUE and Blake reports to set tomorrow

I always liked Nick and Berris although the writing for Nick could be downright silly between the China Lee stuff and his odd exit. Still remember the drunken hookup with Billie

I was hoping Chelsea would return as well. Im guessing they will throw him back in Melanie's sphere

I liked him, but all things considered, this is the wrong younger Horton to reintroduce. Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan!!!

Or Jeremy.

Yay But he won't be on until like September lol

Or Jeremy.

or Sarah...I think I might give up hope on her.

I liked him, but all things considered, this is the wrong younger Horton to reintroduce. Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan!!!

I think it's smart to reintroduce Nick first. Nick's original exit was set up to create conflict in a pairing between Melanie and her future male partner (originally a college age Will). When Nathan arrived, his first conflict with Melanie was over her role in Nick's imprisonment. I think a Nick / Melanie / Nathan triangle would be grand, but the Nick / Melanie angle needs to be built up first before reintroducing Nathan. I think this is a step in the right direction for the younger set, but, then again, I'm a Tomlin sympathizer.

I just hope they aren't bringing him back just for a Melanie exit.

I liked him, but all things considered, this is the wrong younger Horton to reintroduce. Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan, Nathan!!!

Only if it was a recast. Mark Hapka is the definition of a douche.

I hope he's long term, but I'm afraid he might only be returning for Melanie's rumored exit.

Only if it was a recast. Mark Hapka is the definition of a douche.

I hope he's long term, but I'm afraid he might only be returning for Melanie's rumored exit.

I really like Mark Hapka! lol

Unless MB is choosing to leave, I can't see GT & CW writing Melanie out. She was the show's premiere ingenue for the last two years GT was EP.

I really thought BB was going to find success in quirky character roles or on a comedy. I am happy he is back but sorry to see him back at the same time.

I think it's smart to reintroduce Nick first. Nick's original exit was set up to create conflict in a pairing between Melanie and her future male partner (originally a college age Will). When Nathan arrived, his first conflict with Melanie was over her role in Nick's imprisonment. I think a Nick / Melanie / Nathan triangle would be grand, but the Nick / Melanie angle needs to be built up first before reintroducing Nathan. I think this is a step in the right direction for the younger set, but, then again, I'm a Tomlin sympathizer.

Honestly, I stopped watching the show from May '08-June '10, so I'm only as familiar with Nick/Melanie as I've read about them. So I guess I never considered how, symmetrically, he's important to Melanie.

I really didn't like GT's production values, but I admire him for reshuffling the deck--he took risks and along with Dena Higley, they were actually able to create a new, successful canvas. But I think a lot of really big mistakes occurred under his leadership, too. But I thought he did good job temporarily filling in for Ron Carlivati at OLTL during the writers' strike . . .