Soap Opera Weekly – Outstanding Performers of the Week
Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans
July 10, 2006
Determined to break through to amnesiac husband Steve, Days of our Lives’ Kayla mounted a seduction that didn’t quite go according to plan. Mary Beth Evans and Stephen Nichols’ engaging performances made viewers fall in love with the couple all over again.
Luring Steve into the lounge at Chez Rouge, Kayla turned up the heat in their stagnant relationship. Smiling sexily, her eyes twinkling, seductress Kayla grabbed her man by the lapels and kissed him forcefully. Steve responded tentatively with the perfect blend of befuddlement and ardor. When Steve pushed Kayla away, Nichols shook his head and spoke rapidly to emphasize his reluctance.
But Kayla would not hear it. She sensed her presumed-dead husband still wanted her. Again, Steve succumbed to her amorous advances, then pulled away. Evans’ lips quivered and her eyes filled with tears as a confused Kayla asked if she’d misinterpreted his signals.
“I like kissing you. That’s not the problem,” Steve whispered. Evans instantly switched from hurt wife to angry tigress. “Do you think this is fair?” she demanded. “Wanting you, but not really being able to have you?” Evans touched her hand to her chest to symbolize Kayla’s breaking heart. Nichols stared into Evans’ eyes as Steve bluntly, but gently, explained he wanted to make love to the woman he remembered- otherwise it would just be sex.
Evans quickly turned to hide Kayla’s embarrassment and took a deep breath before verbalizing Kayla’s worst fear. “What if you never do?” she murmured sadly.
Steve vowed he would not leave Kayla, and Nichols powerful declaration gave viewers a glimpse of the protective Steve of yesteryear, as well as hope for a reunion of this beloved supercouple. They took a giant step towards facing their past- which will clear the way to a future together.
Soap Opera Issue Date: August 8. 2006
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