It’s been much too long since Beth Maitland had the chance to delve into a love story for her beloved character. The last time Traci got close to a man was when she and Cane were flirting it up. Now, The Young and the Restless brought Christopher Cousins to the stage, and his alter-ego, Alan is ready to sweep Traci off her feet.

Beth Maitland Dishes All

In a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest, Beth Maitland gave her thoughts on Traci’s love life and what it means for her character’s future. She started by touting what a great match Alan is for a sweet soul like Traci. “A professional man with his own life and his own perspective is a welcome match for our Traci, who has very much given up her own life in many ways for love of her family and has ignored her own needs for years now.”

Could this lead from flirting to love…and then to marriage? Beth Maitland isn’t ruling it out. “There is nothing like a soap wedding! That’s for sure, but it’s way too soon for Traci to be speculating or even dreaming of that option,” she told the publication. “It’s been implied that Alan has never been married before, so that might be an interesting thing to explore.”

For Beth, this is a great time for her character. “Traci has the chance for happiness and is taking it. That not only does she deserve it, but she is brave enough and complete enough and strong enough to want it and go after it. There are still moments of surprise and questions…. but not like young Traci who was not confident enough to feel deserving of happiness. What a circle this journey has been for her.”

What do YOU think of Traci and Alan? Are you enjoying their slow-burn romance? Will it last? And, the even bigger question: Is Alan really Alan or is that Martin stealing Traci’s heart?

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