As Bo and Pat fell in love and got engaged, Asa did his damnedest to break them up. Asa hated strong, independent women like Pat Ashley, and opposed her being with his son so much that he coerced Mimi to try and seduce Bo�who resisted her attempts to lure him back into bed. Bo and Asa�s relationship grew more bitter and competitive, until Bo finally opted to leave the family fold and start his own company, Lone Star Records.

Tina�s long absent father Ted Clayton arrived in Llanview, intent on reconciling with his daughter. Ted, however, was actually Tom Clarkson�a recently released inmate who was out to con Viki out of her fortune and Tina out of her inheritance. Ted pitted himself against Clint, who by this time had taken more than a professional interest in Viki.

When Ted learned that Clint was about to propose marriage to Viki, he stepped up his plan by masterminding the kidnapping of Tina. His goal was not only to get his hands on the ransom, but to make himself indispensable to Viki. When Tina was safely returned home, Ted proposed marriage to Viki. Flustered, but touched by his request, Viki opted for time to consider the offer.

Karen grew nervous every time Katrina visited Jenny and her baby girl, Mary. Jenny, in the meantime, found herself drawn to Dr. Peter Janssen. After a relatively quick courtship, they made plans to marry. The hitch, though, was that Peter was still married to Melinda�whom Dorian had declared mentally incompetent. This troubling situation put a strain on Jenny and Peter�s relationship, as the courts held up his petition for divorce.