Gold Star (Soaps in Depth - July 20, 2004) Elizabeth Hendrickson is this issue's standout performer If there's one thing that could be said about ALL MY CHILDREN's Maggie Stone, it's that she's one hell of a friend. She's stood by Bianca like nobody's business, especially after Michael Cambias raped her. Yet for all of Maggie's loyalty, we haven't gotten much opportunity to know what makes her tick. Well, that all changed when she finally confessed her romantic feelings for Bianca following a revealing round of the game "I Never" - and an enlightening performance by Elizabeth Hendrickson. If Maggie hadn't been so darn honest during the drinking game, she could have avoided exposing the fact that she had lied to Bianca. But as Hendrickson reluctantly took a sip of beer - thus indicating that Maggie had fibbed - she also ever so subtly revealed that she wanted Binks to know the truth simply by the look on her face. With Bianca being Bianca, there was no way that such an admission would go disregarded. And just as expected, Miss Montgomery confronted Maggie. During the past few months, Hendrickson has portrayed Maggie's confusing feelings for Bianca by not wearing her heart on her sleeve. A wise choice, we think, considering all that her friend has been through. But now that Maggie was presented with the chance to fess up, she couldn't hold back anymore, and she at last admitted her love. Sure, Maggie was taking a chance, but Hendrickson's whole demeanor was that of someone finally set free of the burden that weighted down on her. Despite Bianca's surprise, she graciously calmed Maggie following the big reveal. Miss Stone, however, now had to confront the truth about her sexuality. "Did I just come out?" she asked Bianca. Hendrickson may have started off as a woman afraid to admit her true feelings, but she easily transitioned into one of confusion as her alter ego struggled to face the situation. "Am I gay, or is it just you? Am I a straight girl who has a crush on a gay friend? Or am I gay and sleeping with guys to prove that I'm not?" As she rattled off these questions, Hendrickson gave us reason to want to help her find the answers. There may not have been any immediate resolution by Maggie coming clean, but Hendrickson provided a new depth to the character when she did so, especially after all was said and done. While thanking Bianca for the shoulder to lean on, Hendrickson was about to hug her like Maggie always does. But given what had transpired, she hesitated, unsure if she should. It was a small incident, but it meant a whole lot, and left us wanting more of Maggie - and the actress who plays her.