Neighbours Golden Couple: Libby and Drew

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Dumped, betrayed or abused by virtually every man she's been involved with over the years, Libby Kennedy has an appalling track record when it comes to relationships. Then along comes the delicious Drew Kirk, a handsome mechanic with enough charisma to launch his own cologne. While everybody could tell that they were perfect for each other, Libby's fear prevented her from responding to his advances.

However, as Kym Valentine reveals, all this will change this fortnight. "Libby is carrying a lot of emotional baggage and has been afraid to get involved with Drew," explains the actress, who has played Libby for five years. "When she sees him with somebody else, she is jealous. She realizes she wants to be with Drew, and worries that it's too late."

Libby's fears are unfounded. Although Drew, played by Dan Paris, has embarked on a relationship with man-eating Geri, his heart still belongs to Libby. "Drew is only seeing Geri because Libby rejected him," Dan says. "He throws himself into this relationship with Geri, hoping that she will help him get over Libby. But pretty soon they realize things are not right and go their separate ways."

At the same time as Drew and Geri are deciding to split up, Libby comes to a realization. "She talks to her mum Susan, who tells her that she's never going to know unless she gives Drew a go," Kym says. "Libby is frightened, but she knows that she has to act quickly or the chance will pass." Once her mind is made up, Libby's a woman on a mission. "She bits the bullet and goes down to the garage when Drew's working," Kym reveals. "She tells him she loves him and kisses him. From that point, it's all on!"

Drew is surprised and elated when Libby makes her move. "It's a huge weight off his shoulders," Dan explains. "Drew has been having a tough time ever since he first told Libby how he felt and she rejected him. It hasn't been easy being just friends." Neighbours fans will be delighted that the romance is finally taking off. Over the last few months, Dan and Kym have been inundated with letters urging them to get together. "I guess it has been a little frustrating for me and the audience," Dan says. "Whenever Kym and I did personal appearances, people always asks us when we were getting together. I was worried that the writers had strung it out too long."

Kym reckons her character received most of the negative feedback. "I've been concerned that Libby's coming across as unreasonable," she confesses. "I thought people wouldn't like her, because Drew is so perfect and people would be angry with her for not realizing it. I was very pleased when it finally happened."

Now they're together, the big question is will it last? Dan says yes, and Kym isn't so sure. "I'd like to see Libby happy and enjoying life, but I don't want to see her barefoot and pregnant," she admits. "A lot of characters become boring once they're in a relationship and I don't want that to happen to Libby." While the future is up in the air for the couple, one thing is certain- Kym and Dan won't be leaving Erinsborough for a while yet. "I'm very happy where I am," Dan says. "I'm looking forward to next year and all the good things ahead." "It's a new chapter for Libby," Kym adds. "I'm keen to see where it will take her."

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