I spoke to a friend of mine yesterday who is a big fan of GH and Y&R, but she told me she was a little off both shows right now. "Where's the romance?" she asked. "That's why I watch. I don't want to see a biotoxin story; I want to see relationships and love stories." I see her point. Whenever I browse through old issues or read up on my soap's history, I notice that most of the storytelling in daytime's early years revolved around love, infidelity, divorce, illness and mental illness. Amnesia was probably as out-there as it got. Though audiences may be more sophisticated these days, I believe they want the same kinds of stories that made people tune in in the beginning. I don't need bells and whistles; just look at what Y&R is doing with Nick and Sharon. I can't wait to see where that story is going. Will they reunite? Will Phyllis lose her mind when she finds out? It's keeping me tuned in. Speaking of Y&R, its sister show, B&B, is riveting this week. I am loving the scenes of Stephanie and Taylor freaking out over Rick and Steffy's romance. It's pure soap. And thank GOD Nick recognized Bridget in that silly black wig. I was worried there for a moment...