Feeling Their Pain
(Soaps In Depth - April 1, 2003)


Although it seems unlikely that Bianca and Maggie will be pursuing a romantic relationship together any time soon, that doesn’t mean that the fans who wish they were - aka the BAM group, named for the would-be couple - will stop campaigning for it to happen. Eden Riegel (Bianca) is especially touched by the outpouring of support she’s received from everyone. "They sent me a videotape, hats, T-shirts and posters," she says with awe. "And they each wrote me a beautiful letter about what the storyline means to them." For Riegel, reaching the audience is the most important part of doing what she does. "I’m so glad that the story has resonated with them this far, and I hope that they hang by it even if Maggie and Bianca do not come to be. But," she adds sincerely, "I really wish that Maggie and Bianca were a couple, too."