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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rove" data-source="post: 60229" data-attributes="member: 100">I'll add it was the first decline in the character of Lucy. Unlike most on soapchat I've warmed to the Peter Richards, Sue Ellen story. We have to remember Peter was a very young man infatuated with an older woman. That older woman by the way should not have been sending mixed messages to Peter, so Sue Ellen was no innocent in my books. I do believe though Christopher Atkins was the wrong type of guy cast in the role, but I understand why the producers went out of their way seeking his services since he was coming off "Blue Lagoon."Releasing Charlene Tilton because they believe the character had run its course was just lazy on the writers part. In hindsight killing off Mickey was dumb. Although Mickey may have been initially attracted to the Ewing money and lifestyle, and the likes of Lucy and JR having concerns I see Mickey relaxing into his role of assisting Ray on Southfork. Mickey and Lucy marry and bring a child into the world without any stupid dramas for a change. Even JR begins to thaw with Mickey as he begins to see the young man work hard and has a positive influence on Lucy. It would have been great to watch this couple grow to appreciate the ranch, much like Miss Ellie. Not all characters have to have dramas to retain their relevance.</blockquote>