What can I add - that this was the sexiest love scene I have seen so far on the show. I mean - I really enjoy the scenes with Karen and Joe. And Eve and Scott are funny and tender. And usually Frank and Julie are a bit boring - although on Thursday they weren't boring!!! But these scenes were tender, compassionate, and truly sexy!!! Two mature persons finally giving in to a desire they had been containing for many months, and even then, the one-liners were good!!

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I like the Scott/Eve scenes - but I have to admit the really sexy scene stealers are Matt/Ellen. It was worth waiting for and I hope we get more. BTW - doesn't he have a truly great body. I love her dimples, but his body is exceptional. And, yes, I know that she is such a great acress that she makes anyone look good - but this was the very best acting I have seen from him. ...These were the best-written love scenes in the show to date. Tender, compassionate, funny, and a true sense of two mature people finally facing each other and their problems and showing it in the best way possible - giving in to a real passion.

- Charma

Vexing is what *I* say...whooo dawgy! hoochi mamma!
This couple is ~h~o~t~ and, not in just a sexual way, their attitudes are awesome!

- Ratsitter

Yes indeed, today was a banner day for all Matt & Ellen fans, wasn't it? My only wish is that they had not had to share their screen time with others who we've already seen in multiple love scenes. I know, I know that we were treated to an extraordinarily romantic expression of their love for one another, and we're grateful for that. But, we've waited almost a whole year for Matt and Ellen to consummate their love, and the scenes today were awesome and deserved to be prolonged. We just don't seem to ever get to see Matt long enough to suit us, do we? <g> Mitch Longley & Debbi Morgan have done an outstanding job with their characterization of Matt & Ellen. I hope that Ellen stays in Port Charles and that their story continues to occupy a prominent place on the show.

- MattFan

It was great wasn't it? I loved it all except Grace's phone call. Who the heck calls that late and why does Ellen keep her answering machine in the bedroom anyway?
Mitch and Debbi are always terrific and today's show was no exception--terrific acting.

- KMJvet

I've still got chills running up and down my spine, but I have stopped crying! Wow, what great work!!!!!!!! and just plain WOW!

- KJW

I thought that Friday's show was about as good as it gets. There seemed to be a lot of things packed into the show. I remember thinking before the show started that I hoped that they would pick up with Matt and Ellen where they left off on Thursday, and I knew from the magazine scoops that Victor was going to lay a bombshell on Kevin. So, I hoped that we'd get the combination of those two types of scenes. We got exactly what I wished for and more. The loves scenes were done so sensitively, and both characters have such a sensual nature that the results were amazing. And on top of all of that, we got the other stories too. It seemed like almost an hour long show. It was packed full of good stuff. The entire show left me sitting there in my Lazy Boy saying to myself, ''WOWIE!'' which is a rating I reserve for the very best episodes. My cat missed the show. She's been whining for me to replay it this afternoon, and I may soon give into her wishes.

- Lynelle

I am so glad they have given Mitch this opportunity to not only entertain us, but also to educate. He is so awesome, has it all, handsome, smart, charismatic. What a guy!
And this has been done with sensitivity but yet it is still so sensual.
We need to see more of these two! They are hot!

- mrsoats

Mitch Longley . . . <thud!> <Ahem!> Okay, I'm better now . . . <g> Seriously, I loved the Matt/Ellen scenes today - I thought they were very well written, acted, filmed, etc. Part of me wants to strangle Matt for so calmly accepting the fact that Ellen's leaving in the morning, but the other part understands that he knows what a great opportunity
this job is for her, and wants her to be happy . . . .*sigh*

- Jenni

Mitch Longley took my breath away today. Every scene he's in is pure magic and with Matt and Ellen finally confirming their love, I'm absolutely floating on his talent and strength. And on a purely side note, he looks incredibly sexy with his shirt off. So. . .where are the Matt Harmon Guardian Angels? I'm a member but I haven't heard from my fellow Angels in a long time. Mitch has been utterly fantastic and he needs our fan support more than ever! Matt needs to be center-stage. I'm also glad, from a purely creative/fair p.o.v that Matt's ''disability'' (yeah, right) wasn't used as an excuse to cover up/prevent a love scene. Matt and Ellen's scene was probably one of the most romantic scenes on ''Port Charles'' to date and I'm glad that the issue of his spinal cord injury was mentioned and also put to rest. Kudos to the writers for not chickening out!

-Mala, Keeper of Matt's Spirit & Wheelies

Mala, I couldn't possibly have said it better than you did. The scenes today were so beautiful and romantic. Mitch Longley and Debbi Morgan were incredible together, and the love scenes were the best I've seen on Port Charles so far. I am so gratified that TPTB didn't shirk their responsibility in addressing SCI and sexuality. Of course, having Mitch as a resource no doubt made their task much easier :) We all benefited from the knowledge that being different doesn't preclude our abilities to love and be loved in return.
Thank you for your thoughts on today's scenes.

- Barbara/MattFan, FPC Matt - Keeper of Matt's Heart

ITA folks, oh my gawd it was awesome! .....just AWESOME!
(way-to-be! PC writers/actors and people who make it all happen)

- Ratsitter

Well, I don't think I can add anything that hasn't been written already, but I just need to express what a great job Debbie Morgan and Mitch Longley did. Their scenes were touching, romantic....absolutely beautiful. Whereas some of the other couples on Port Charles have gone after each other like animals, Matt and Ellen's relationship was handled so maturely and that came across ten times better, IMO. I liked how they were able to mesh romance, humor, and education about SCI and sexuality so perfectly into one scene. Nothing was overdone and nothing was ignored. Mitch looked beautiful, in more ways than one. I'm so happy that Matt and Ellen got a fair share of screen time to give the storyline proper impact. This was a long time coming. It was beautifully done.
- Becky (aka Oblivion), FPC Matt, Keeper of his healthy vegetarian eating habits

Beautiful scenes ... beautifully done.

That alone would have been very satisfying, but to have also broken ground in the way TV deals with paralysis/sexuality -- long overdue and most welcome. Thanks Mitch, Debbie, and TPTB. Looking forward to their storyline continuing to get the attention it deserves.

- eme

As the wife of a paraplegic, all I can say is it's about time! An actual disabled person doing these beautiful meaningful love scenes, groundbreaking TV. I actually a lot of years ago had a coworker ask me if my husband was capable of having sex! Can you imagine! Mitch Longley is such a hunk, (actually reminds me of a younger version of my husband)
and he is a great actor. Those gorgeous eyes could melt icebergs!

- mrsoats

Now this is a couple -- take note writers for Scott and Eve - wow, beautiful, magical, sexy, moving! That's what I think of the scenes with Matt and Ellen. I loved how much they talked and shared and then made love. Scott and Eve are all animal attraction -- I've seen nothing more. JMHO, but I'd watch Matt and Ellen over Scott and Eve anyday!

-scottyfan

All I can say is...WHOOOOHOOOO! Those scenes with Matt and Ellen doing the horizonal hula were well done. I loved it when he explained that despite his limitations he could still do it! Mitch Longley put a little comedy into the explaination. (''that concludes the medical part of our show.'') LOL! Ms. Debbi Morgan portrayed Ellen perfectly in those scenes at the beginning of the show! (applause applause!!) The thing that irks me is when Grace called and they were right in the middle of it and the moment was lost. (Thanks Grace!!! Hummph, girl we have to work on your timing!!) They had an article in SOAP OPERA WEEKLY about this part of the story and I read MOST of it but I mostly read the part where Mitch talked about how he goes and talks about this to many people. (Gee when I saw that I got caught up in the moment!! The acting was THAT good!
Kudos to Mitch and Debbi - fantastic job!!! Ta and Luv,

- Miss Lucy (LucyBelle96)

Awwww, Matt - Those melty eyes, that husky voice, that handsome, expressive face, that gorgeous body - what a display of sensuality. What woman wouldn't feel special being loved by Matthew Harmon? Kudos and thanks again to Mitch Longley for treating us to a wonderful performance. I can't wait for the next episode :)

Barbara/MattFan, FPC Matt, Keeper of Matt's Heart

I was melting in my chair! I have waited and waited for Matt and Ellen to hook up, and I definitely wasn't disappointed, now I just have to wait for the climax (no pun intended) of their scenes on friday's show. I would have much preferred to listen to Matt romance Ellen a bit more, than hear about Frank's Betty Crocker fantasy. Kudos PC, the episode rocked and I am sure Fridays' can only get better! :) Way to go Matt and Ellen!

- Cepi

I loved today's show, too. My regret is that they weren't able to give this romance (that took long enough to flourish) proper airtime. I hold out hope that tomorrow's show will give Matt and Ellen more time. Not only are Mitch and Debbi doing a great job, but they will be focusing on a very important topic, SCI and sexuality, and I hope it's not trivialized.

- Becky (aka Oblivion), FPC Matt, Keeper of his healthy vegetarian eating habits

Second favorite line of those scenes ...(first was already mentioned "...I'd rather spend a night with you...'') ''...You're safe with me.." Safe and loved...it doesn't get much better than that... Thanks, Matt, for putting a smile on my face that hasn't left yet. Only possible complaint is that the scenes were much too short.

- eme

There they sat, on the couch and she said she did care and he was right. Off to a commercial and other story lines and then there they are again on the couch and he is saying something like - I want to thank you for the most wonderful day of my life. And I thought --- Ohhh Nooo - they did it all during the commercial and now we are just supposed to know they made love - I was really mad for about 10 seconds - then I realized he only was talking about what she had said, and they began and they began and they began . . . .

- Charmah

Ah, for tomorrow!!!!! I totally agree with you! The scene that almost made me melt was when they were on the couch and Matt said something along the lines of ''I would rather spend one night with you than the rest of my life with someone else'' ...man oh man an amazing line delivered from an amazing actor... doesn't get much better than that!

- Tara

I love these two together. Their relationship is so very complex and can be
played out on so many different levels. I can't wait to see that lies
ahead for this totally believable and charming couple.

- SAM1645

Matt and Ellen ... are one of my favorite couples on PC. It took a long time for Ellen to finally tell Matt how she feels about him. She has been distancing herself from Matt for the longest time and if you saw them over the months you missed then you will know why they are on the cover of a lot of soap magazines and why fans such as myself are so happy to finally see Matt and Ellen together after all this time.

- Valerie, ScootRob

Indeed, who wouldn't feel loved by someone like Matt Harmon. Those love scenes were so filled with tenderness and romance, and just the right mixture of humor - my goodness, I just about experienced a complete meltdown !!! <g> I loved the way that Matt's disability was handled and his announcement, "Well that concludes the medical portion of our program." Of course, this was not about disability, or the fact that Ellen was about to be made love to by a disabled man in a wheelchair. This was about two capable, mature people in love, who had longed for one another for almost a year, and who were now ready to consummate a relationship. The issue of disability was handled with just the right mixture of information and humor, reflective of the input that Mitch Longley had into the script.
Mitch Longley is absolutely both awesome and delightful in his role of Matthew Harmon.
I hope that he and Debbi Morgan continue to have a prominent place on the show.
I never get tired of watching them. :)

-BAllen9614

I thought that today's episode of PC was one that just couldn't be beat. It had such a variety of scenes that there had to be something for everyone. I thought the scenes with Matt and Ellen were beautiful. I got the biggest laugh when Matt said, "And that concludes the medical portion of our show." Mitch had that cute expression on his face when he said it, as if he was done with the educational bit just as Matt was. You know that Wendy and PC will win lots of awards for presenting material that explains the sexuality of the spinal cord injured person -- as well they should. But it was as if Matt was telling us okay, that's enough of the education, now let's get on with the show. I was still giggling over that line during the commercial.

- Lynelle F

WOW - and that's saying a lot. SEXY.

I thought the initial Karen and Joe love scenes were funny, and tender and fit them just right. And Eve and Scott were funny and cute and I loved them greatly, but they weren't truly sexy. The last scene with Julie and Frank was interesting - and rough - and their earlier love scenes were boring (at least to me).But the scenes with Ellen and Matt were just sexy. A little fun - cute lines - but mostly just sexy. Of course, the best line of the whole show - maybe for the whole year - was when Matt said that that concludes the medical advice portion of the show. Maybe the writers knew what they were doing
when they had us wait all year for this.

- Charma H

All I can say about those Matt & Ellen scenes today is WOW. I loved them. They make such a great couple! They looked wonderful together. I loved the way they handled the situations about Matt's disability and Ellen's husband's death. They are so perfect for each other. The only thing that ruined it was that stupid call from Grace at the end.
But it was still amazing!!!

- Riddles 23

Hi, So good.......Finally... Matt keep up the loving!!!!!!! I really like him I hope the story lines stay so good for him. I mean his plots are great and he makes the acting great.
Good work Matt... So hot. Hey do you think they are going to try to make
him to walk again or help more kids.

- Sherry1024

<Mitch Longley was also, ( I can’t really decide if I -- hum-- if I thought his emotions or his body was more beautiful!!) > Boy, he really does have a great body, doesn't he.
But the tenderness of the scenes was what really got to me. Truly sexy.

- Charma H

Yes!!!!! I have waited twenty-nine-million-four-hundred-twenty-five-thousand- five-hundred seconds for this moment to come!!! And that is a long time!!... in my opinion yesterday’s and today’s scenes between Matt and Ellen were absolutely beautiful! The words, the emotion, the connection between these two beautiful, people was incredible! Debbi Morgan, is by far, in my opinion, one of the absolute best actresses on television. She can go from giggling and smiling one minute and in just a short time become so serious with tears in her eyes, and make you believe she is really truly feeling the emotion you see. Mitch Longley was also, ( I can’t really decide if I -- hum -- if I thought his emotion’s or his body was more beautiful!!) so, for now I’ll just say this is one very incredible, VERY gorgeous and very romantic man. He has amazing acting ability, he does everything with such emotion and feeling. Like I mentioned above, I have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I always knew that Matt and Ellen would be together. Now, I am just hoping and praying that since she is leaving for San Diego, that she either realizes that she has made a mistake and comes back to Port Charles, or that since Grace turns up dead on Tuesday, that she comes back and realizes that she needs to stay in Port Charles. These, past few days have been so absolutely incredible, it is amazing what these guys can pull off.

- Belle, DLCLSLML

I saw today's episode (5/8/98), and thought Matt and Ellen's scenes together blew my socks off. If TPTB put Matt Harmon on the back burner again, I'll stop watching the show!

- MsScoope

YAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! THEY ADMITTED IT!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!
it's about time tooo!!!!!! Go Matt and Ellen!!!!

- Mo', Maureen Ans

A TENDER MOMENT - I just have this to say about matt/ellens scenes today. They were tender, compassionate, and oh so very romantic. It was between the right people at the exact right moment. Also I have to believe every woman dreams of having a man like
Matt was today in this very important step in her life.

- DAWNAS2963

I've been waiting forever for Matt and Ellen to get together. It was a great scene. Very romantic and very sexy. Debbi Morgan and Mitch Longley are the best. Their scenes were everything I hoped it would be. My only complaint was that their love scenes were TOO SHORT. What's that about, writers? Next time make those love scenes longer.
MATT AND ELLEN RULE!

- SSC

I TOTALLY AGREE with everything everyone has said.
MATT AND ELLEN are the BEST couple on PC to date!!!

- Cepi

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