I will say it again: It's like TPTB actually WANT the show to end. Not just because of Stephen Nichols leaving (that's really terrible, though), but with all the decisions they've been making. Getting rid of wonderful characters to make way for the likes of boring Lani, crazy rapist Stefan, equally crazy Sami and her obsession with her own rapist, one more round of, yes, you guessed it, crazy Kristen, etc. Frankly, I don't know for who (whom?) this show is being produced, but certainly not for the fans, including myself. :angry::angry: Oh, but bravo to Stephen Nichols for speaking out.