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The Year In Soaps: Best Duos of 2014

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bradbritt2Brad and Britt, GH
You’re my hag!

As morally challenged roommates, Brad and Britt never failed to entertain us. One of the best scenes scenes of 2014 was of them at home watching the Nurse’s Ball red carpet and making fun of the attendees. There is just something delightfully real about catty best friends making snarky comments to each other and everyone. The “never do well” duo not only had sass but they had heart. Through thick, thin, and one disastrous mishap after another, they managed to have each other’s back when it counted. Britt may have skipped town but she’ll always be Brad’s hag.


kevin-mariah-young-restless-bunnyKevin and Mariah, Y&R
When The Evil Chipmunk Met The Evil Twin: Two Dark Souls

What happens when a socially awkward outcast meets a cynical smartass pariah? You get Kevin Fisher and Mariah Copeland. On paper, these two shouldn’t have much in common, but they managed to strike a strange friendship rooted in a common lack of social skills, verbal filter and black humor. Mariah found a friend in Kevin when she had no one. She had the face of the most beloved girl in town; and when she found out she was actually Cassie’s twin sister, it messed her up even more. Kevin, dealing with his post-Chloe funk; offered her the support she needed — backing off and not reminding her how much she looked like the sainted Cassie Newman.

Kevin kidnapping Mariah to save her from Ian Ward was sweet, and she amusingly prodded him on trying to seduce her. The more time they spent together; the more apparent it became that there was something else on the horizon between them.

Also connecting them is Mariah’s interest in an author by the name of Plato Sphere, who is Kevin’s secret alter ego. Mariah loves his work, but Kevin pretends not to know who he is.

Mariah invited Kevin as her plus one to Nick and Sharon’s ill-fated wedding, reassuring him over and over that it wasn’t a date. When she spotted hottie Joe Clark, Kevin playfully joked that maybe she should ask him to the wedding. She told him she already committed to taking Kevin and that was that.

After the non-wedding, Mariah felt closer than ever to younger sister Faith, something Kevin would spy as she comforted her in light of her parents’ drama. Mariah later expressed frustration to Kevin about her inability to help anyone, but he reassured her that she was. They’d continue to have growing pains as the felt out what their friendship was becoming. A few misunderstandings and a ‘friendship cookie’ later, their relationship would take a big turn on the night of Michael and Lauren’s anniversary party.

Kevin paid Mariah a visit Nick’s club but wasn’t in a good mood to talk. She pressed him to open up (trust us, we know that’s not an easy thing to do) and he did — by telling her his brother had cancer. Mariah’s response? “That sucks.”

Kevin was furious with what he considered a blasé reaction to major news and accused her of not having any compassion! Miss Mariah wasn’t having that and snapped back, trying to empathize with him but refusing to allow him to take his anger out on her. She later apologized for her reaction and admitted she didn’t know what to say or how to react to news like that, but she did promise to be there for him and hugged him. Kevin returned her affection with a kiss! After the initial awkwardness, Mariah goes, “What are we supposed to do now, have sex?” Who jumps to that immediate conclusion? Oh yeah, Mariah.

It was an amusing moment that led to a serious discussion that only deepened the connection between the two. Kevin admitted that a part of him wanted to, but he didn’t want to ruin what they had. Mariah learned a little more about his relationship with Chloe, and the many mistakes made there. Mariah was sheltered, deprived of true love and admittedly doesn’t know what love really is. But maybe she’ll find it with Kevin. Sharon’s noticed the chemistry between the two, and suggested Mariah give it a shot.

Though the two have crossed into romantic territory as of late, that doesn’t discount the amazing duo these two were in 2014. Maybe they’ll make our list of best couples for 2015!

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  1. Actually the whole debacle regarding Sami and EJ in 2014 was bullshit. The storyline was insulting to all women regardless age, Sami was depicted heartless and unforgiving and the other as a slutty home wrecking slut with no morals. So I was supposed to believe that EJ DiMera who put a gun to his head, accepted a bullet in his head, would cheat on the love of his life Samantha because he couldn’t get some at home. I am so glad I am done with this shit show. James Scott and Alison Sweeney did me the biggest favour by leaving.

  2. Considering young women have affairs with older men all the time, including those who will intentionally try to seduce men in relationships, it was a true statement — especially coming from someone who literally used to be a prostitute.

  3. ‘will always be someone younger and prettier ready to take her place’ a harsh and true statement ? Seriously ? First this Abby bugged eyes big nose was certainly not ‘prettier’ than Sami Brady..only in her delusional dreams..ugh. Secondly, wtf about any kind of ‘true’ statement ? Ugh..NO..it is not true in my book and thankfully where i live. People younger and ‘prettier’ doesn’t try to take other people’s lives, at least most of the time..they are not pathetic like that ..you know, they get their lives and leave lives of others ALONE ! The same for Sami Brady..younger folks doesn’t align themselves to steal Sami’s life..how creepy..the only one who did that was this Abby, and it was kind of a pattern since she tried to do it with Carrie (Sami’s sister) not so long ago.
    What Kate said to Sami on this subject was innacurate and stupid. Get the program, please.

  4. Love this list very accurate

  5. Here we go no Nikki and Paul on the list :(( — they were the HOTTEST on daytime soaps in 2014.

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