I could see that reasoning re: Kelly/Morgan vs Nola. Especially knowing Nola was created somewhat on the fly.
It is surprising Marland didn't give Vanessa stronger schemes and goals. Maybe he thought two (or three, I guess, with Diane) cold-hearted schemers was overkill, and Vanessa kind of jelled into the jealous adult woman/child. Maybe she would've headed back to Ross, as Ross and Carrie sorted out who and what they were after discovering her split personalities.
I never blamed Vanessa for resenting Quint--he was such an obnoxious do-gooder, anyone would've hated him. LOL.
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