Could B&B's Eric and Steph find themselves cozying up to one another. Not likely says John McCook. ''That was just for Christmas'' He explains, insisting that Eric still feels hurt and betrayed by Steph, whom he can't forgive for having lied to him about Ridge. ''Eric's chemistry with Steph has changed forever.''
As for the warmth they shared during the holiday season, McCook thinks it has more to do with their shared past than any hopes for the future.
''He'll never lose respect for her, and his affection for her will wax and wane, but they're never going to get back together. That's certainly how Eric feels about it right now.''
''There's nothing Eric is waiting for to make things all right. I think Steph realizes that too.''
That said, McCook warns viewers not to read too much into any of the sweet moments Eric and Steph might share from time to time from here on out.
McCook says ''He's not in love with her anymore. That's for sure.''