a new member
Hi all! New member here! I have been lurking around the forums for a few days and decided to join.
I started watching DOOL in 1996 when I was 13. I was watching a "Meet Your Fave Soap Stars"-type feature on a morning talk show, and was instantly intrigued when I saw a clip of Sami and Lucas fighting. Don't ask me why -- something about it interested me. See -- even then, Lucas and Sami's on-screen chemistry was irresistable. Needless to say, I am the hugest Lucas and Sami fan, maintain that they are meant for each other, and still hold out pathetic hope that they will reunite.
I stoped watching around 2000ish, started up again in 2003 until about 2004 (Salem Stalker years, early Lucas/Sami), and stopped until just this summer (I'm a recent graduate with way too much time on her hands). I am devastated that I missed the Sami/Lucas years, am even more devastated to know that Bryan has been fired, and can't really stomach what I see on screen right now. I really only have an interest in a few s/lines, so I am not sure I will be watching much Days after these Alice-Horton-memorial episodes. But, I am happy to gab and see what others think about s/lines and characters. Am I the only sap still rooting for Sami and Lucas?
My least favorite character is Kate (although I think she is played brilliantly). I was looking back at old clips and refreshing my memory, and I have a question: has Kate ever been punished for any of the crimes she's committed? I know she has been exposed a few times, but has anything REALLY happened to her, other than having wedding cake smashed in her face (oh Lucas)...? She got away with covering up Franco's murder, right?? Not that I want Lucas to go to jail for that (well, he's off the show so it's a moot point), but I would love something to come out about that all this time later (thought I doubt it will happend). Why does only Sami get destroyed when Kate is just as guilty for terrible things?? Does this infuriate anyone else?? GRRRRRRR.
Anyway, just my two cents. I apologize for the long post! Thanks for offering up this community to fans, and I look forward to getting to know y'all better!!