Letterips from 2002 (second part):

Juicy, juicy, juicy is all I can say about B&B after following the show since 1987. Everyone's right. The show never sleeps and the storylines never drag. I just can't wait for Brooke to find out that Ridge is Massimo's son and really embarrass Stephanie. Please, please, please make Brooke be the bearer of this "good" news! I'm so glad that B&B has managed to keep the four original cast members on the show for so long. It just would not be the same without them. They keep it hot!

I have to say that those who think Stephanie "deserves to get hers" because she hasn't told who Ridge's real father is, let's not forget that she hasn't known since day one that Eric was not his father. This is something she found out when Ridge was in his 30's. It is not the same as getting pregnant by your son-in-law and hiding it. Ridge has grown up as a Forrester and no one thought differently. While I think it was a sad road to take, it still does not compare in the least to the situation Brooke has tramped her way into. To say that she's the victim and would never willfully hurt her children is pathetic. She cares for nobody but herself. Go Stephanie! I am so glad that Ridge has finally turned against Brooke. It makes me jump for joy!

I am a supporter of Stephanie. I hope she leaves Eric and all that mess about Brooke. She deserves some happiness which is something she is never going to get from Eric! She was justified in doing what she did to Brooke. Brooke has made her life miserable from the very beginning. I can't wait to see the look on Eric's face when Stephanie walks out on him and into the arms of Massimo. Lord knows Eric has done it to Stephanie enough. Let him see how it feels. Joe Mascolo is a great added bonus to the show. I hope that he hangs around for a long time to come! Thanks and keep up the good work!

Am I missing something? Massimo is talking about Stephanie having so much class, integrity, honor and loving her children and family so much...is he nuts? Stephanie tried to murder Brooke and caused Morgan to have a miscarriage. In addition to breaking up marriages and romances, she's shown a marked favoritism to Ridge. She has interrupted weddings, funerals, and press conferences as well as lie, manipulate, threaten, punch and cuss out people. Do you call that class or integrity? Stephanie is a foul mouth, bossy, old woman and I can't wait to see her and her precious Ridge get what they deserve. They deserve a fast-talking, back-stabbing crook like Massimo. No matter what Brooke does she will never be as low-class as Stephanie. Long live Brooke and her 51% of Forrester.

Bringing Massimo in as a lover for Stephanie is fabulous. It is so refreshing to see two older people have a love affair. I really hope this develops into a relationship. Joseph who plays Massimo is a great actor and a very sexy man, powerful and perfect for Stephanie. I just love Susan Flannery.

I am forty-one years old and have watched B&B since day one. I have never seen more romantic scenes than those between Stephanie and Massimo. Now that is romance! They're not just acrobats in bed. Joe Mascolo (Massimo) is sensational.

I am loving the Massimo, Stephanie, Ridge storyline! Massimo is so much stronger and passionate than Eric! I hope they can start their own design house. Also, Brooke hiring Rick and Deacon - she's going to run Forrester into the ground! Good job B&B!

Go Sally go! I wish Massimo would wake up and realize how happy he could be with Sally. Stephanie will never leave Eric unless she caught him cheating on her again.

Loved Monday's show! Thanks for giving Darlene Conley a showcase to really shine. It was hilarious. I was really surprised that you would give a show entirely to Sally/Massimo/Stephanie, but these veterans have so much deserved it and I loved every minute of it.

I think it is great to watch Stephanie feel so much attraction for the handsome Massimo. Very often in soaps, older actresses are ignored for too long. Massimo is handsome, passionate and his love for Stephanie is true. Go for it, Steph!

I just finished watching the 01/28/02 show. It was hilarious seeing Sally dance for Massimo to "Mustang Sally." Finally some lighthearted scenes instead of watching Brooke cry all the time. Keep up the good work. I would love to see Sally and Massimo together. They are fun to watch and would make a better couple than Stephanie and Massimo. All I can say is Sally and Massimo rock!

Thanks so much for adding the Massimo character. The actor who portrays him is the sexiest man on TV! Today's episode was wonderful. We want many love scenes with him and Stephanie (I know I speak for others). I am a 48 year old woman and we like to see middle age love. I only watched your show about once a week before, but now I find myself peeking in all the time just to see the Massimo actor.

Please don't let Ridge be Massimo's son! It would break Eric's heart. Sally and Massimo make a great couple. You could set those two up. Don't interfere with Stephanie and Eric's happiness.

I'm kind of leaning toward wanting to see Stephanie and Massimo get together. I've been watching for about four months (my boss got me started) and I'm really impressed. This soap moves along quickly and we are certainly not bored!! Thanks!

WOW! The February 14th show blew me away! I love Stephanie and Brooke locking horns again. That's what B&B is all about.

I can't believe you guys let Brooke come out on top. She DID NOT build this company! Eric and Stephanie did. They are the ones that deserve to have controlling interest in the company.

Eric should be ashamed of himself and I hope Rick and Bridget will hold him to the fire on it. He's completed disregarded their rights and opportunities where the company is concerned. All of Eric's and Stephanie's family are on the Board, as should Brooke's and Eric's now that they are no longer minors. If I were Rick, I'd be furious at his dad for the coup attempt and at his complete disregard of his OTHER children. And Ridge is really acting like a jerk!

I really feel Forrester Creations should return to the Forresters. It is ridiculous to have Eric's ex-wife running a company that he and his wife created. Perhaps when Brooke's pregnancy is revealed, you could find a way to oust her.

Not since Sally hijacked the Forrester fashion show or the days of Evil Nurse Sheila has there been such fun on B&B! And the great thing is that the storylines are so ingeniously intertwined and devilishly designed that they keep giving us one juicy pay-off after another! Now, how about Ridge goading Rick to the point where the little squirt actually fires Ridge and lets Ridge go design for Spectra, where Massimo can gradually get his hooks into Ridge? Can you imagine Sally gloating to Eric and Steph? Can you imagine Stephanie's fury and fear over what Ridge may find out? (I smell another Emmy for La Flannery!)

Massimo wants Stephanie to choose him so he can have his family intact, but Stephanie and Eric have a very strong and loving relationship, something more relationships need to remember is important.

Kudos for the great storylines. Brooke and Deacon and the Forrester Co. I love the business storyline for its freshness. And I simply can't wait for Stephanie to find out about Brooke. If I can get advance warning of the televised date, I plan on staying home from work so I can watch it "live" instead of tape. Stephanie, I'm sure, won't let me down!!

I will be very glad when Stephanie and Taylor's secrets are revealed. It would just be icing on the cake if Brooke would be the one to uncover and reveal them to Ridge and Eric. Also, it couldn't hurt for Brooke to really set Stephanie and Taylor and Ridge straight about how she invented the BeLieF formula and they tried to steal it from her.

The Steph/Mass/Ridge story is amazing - finally a chance for Ridge to give the Forresters what they deserve and have the upper hand for a change, after how Eric, his "father," treated him and the inexperienced Rick. Also a chance for Stephanie to be loved the way she deserves to be loved after all that she has gone through and the humiliation of her husband marrying her son's ex. Keep up the great work!

Why Katherine Kelly Lang does not have an Emmy is beyond me!! KKL and Susan Flannery are stupendous together. Please let Brooke be the one to find out about Ridge and raise hell w/Steph!! I yelled and applauded today like I was watching the Olympics when Eric told Ridge what his problem was and to sit down and shut up! Superb! Keep up the great writing because the acting is magnificent!

I cried watching Eric beg Ridge and Stephanie (2/5) not to leave him and now I'm worried for Stephanie since the scene with Massimo and the pretty blond that he kissed in the cafe. Who is she??? Thanks for the spectacular performances and writing! The Bold and the Beautiful is truly the best soap opera EVER!

Tuesday's episode was some of the best acting I have seen on daytime television ever! Susan, as always, was superb but Ron Moss was incredible as he told his father good-bye. I am so glad the writers have given him storylines where he can really act instead of weakly fighting off the advances of the likes of Brooke and Morgan.

Ms. Flannery should get an Emmy for telling Eric off after he voted Ridge out of the company. What a wonderful piece of acting. I thought I was actually there with her. It was just great!! Emmy, Emmy!

Wow! The episode on Tuesday was amazing. When Stephanie and Ridge left Eric it was truly moving and emotional. Eric had it coming and I'm glad Ridge and Stephanie are getting on with their lives.

I love the excitement! Please bring Massimo, Stephanie and Ridge together. Stephanie really loves Massimo also. No one in their right mind would continue to put up with the mess at Forrester. They need competition. Forrester and Forrester.

Please let Stephanie and Eric stay together. They have been together for more than she could ever have with Massimo. They love each other and have a family and a business together. They have fought and worked so hard for their family and business. It's not fair. How can Brooke and Massimo destroy their family and company? How can they take everything away - all their dreams, all their effort and hard work work? I hope in the end the Forrester family stays together and gains control of their company, of what is rightfully theirs!

The Bold and the Beautiful has been living up to its title. The characters have been delivering some bold and beautiful performances. Ronn Moss and Susan Flannery have been outstanding. I am so glad that Stephanie and Ridge have finally seen Eric for who he really is and have decided to go home with Massimo.

NOOO! Donīt separate Eric and Stephanie! I know they love each other and I pray for Stephanie to come to her senses. Kudos to John McCook and Susan Flannery. Great acting! I wept and I wept on Tuesdayīs episode. The look on Ericīs face as Stephanie and Ridge left him was too heartbreaking. My heart stopped beating there for awhile. Donīt do this to me!! Let them reunite soon! Or I will keep on crying.

I LOVE Stephanie leaving Eric for Massimo. Everyone is getting what they deserve in that scenario. And I absolutely think that you need to put Brooke and Deacon together. They should tell Whip and everyone else where to go. Bridget was dumb for marrying and trusting Deacon in the first place. These plots are so exciting - thank you!

Massimo showed such strength and control in his parting exchange with Eric. Dramatic script, powerful acting. That scene just floored me. I was riveted through the whole scene and had nothing to say but WOW! I didn't like Massimo, but that's changed. I want to see more of him!

Today's episode (Monday 3/4/02) was one of the best ever! When Massimo told Eric that Stephanie and Ridge were coming home with him, my heart felt like it was going to pound through my chest! I'm a 26 year old stay-at-home mom of two beautiful children, and The Bold and the Beautiful is the highlight of my day! I think Massimo is such a hunk! He is so sophisticated and handsome! His charm sheds a newer, more positive light. Please keep the romance between Massimo and Stephanie alive. I support family values, and don't condone extramarital affairs, but...yes, BUT...I believe a marriage has to have three things: love, loyalty, and friendship. Stephanie only has all of these with Massimo, not Eric. Maybe Eric and Sally should get together...just kidding!

If the storylines on this show got any meatier, I would gain five pounds just thinking about it. The Bold and the Beautiful has been explosive lately. I love all the storylines and I must say that Susan Flannery has been doing an outstanding job lately. The scenes she has done with Eric have been so juicy. She is so believable with her anger at him for not supporting the family. I had to rewind a couple of the scenes with them several times because they were so great!! Keep up the good work.

Stephanie is awesome! That woman has such drive, and she sure can tell Brooke and Eric off! She is definitely my favorite! She and Ridge need to join forces with Massimo so they can be where they are wanted. Eric caters to Brooke like a puppy dog, and Deacon deserves Brooke because he is just like her.

Hot damn! Hand Susan Flannery an Emmy because she gave it to Eric with both barrels on Friday, and I was LOVING it. Stephanie may be a bit hypocritical, considering the secret she's keeping about Ridge's paternity but I always seem to root for her when it comes to battles against Brooke. She's a hoot! Brooke is the constant teary-eyed drama queen, but Steph is a SCREAM when she's pissed! Eric has been a weakling. He's protecting the interests of his children with Brooke at the expense of his children with Stephanie. Sure, he's caught in the middle but he seems to be satisfied with that. He's weak. Stephanie was practically SPITTING with rage and ripped him a new booty on Friday's show! YESSSSS! GO STEPH!

To my favorite character, Stephanie, leave that wimp of a husband. I hope he hurts as much as you did when he did all those things to you with Brooke, Lauren and let's not forget evil Sheila.

I've been watching the show for two years now and it is by far my favorite. Unlike most soaps, the storylines have a good pace that keep the viewers awake and wanting more! Today's episode (3-1-02) was exceptional. I don't remember ever seeing acting on any soap as good as the actress that plays Stephanie did today. The way she told Eric off actually scared me! I think she is much more like Massimo than Eric. She and Ridge are the only "Forresters" with any passion and fire and I think they should break away from Forrester and start their own company.