Former “General Hospital” co-starsTyler Christopherand Vanessa Marcil had a hot romance that some fans might have forgotten.

That’s because it took place in the late nineties.

As many soap fans recall, Christopher was among the most celebrated actors in the daytime television world.

Tyler Christopher smiling

Here’s a little inside look at what might have happened.

They met on the “General Hospital” set, where they played Nikolas Cassadine and Brenda Barrett.

Marcil also supported her man when he won the1997 Soap Opera Digest Awardas Outstanding Male Newcomer that year.

Tyler Christopher and  Vanessa Marcil

After his name was called as the winner, he turned around and planted a huge kiss on Marcil.

That’s when Christopher met Longoria, and sparks began to fly.

She captioned one photo with, “Ugh, another loss!

Tyler Christopher and  Vanessa Marcil

Waaaay too young,” and added on another, “Rest in peace bubs.”

A third photo said, “Rest in power.”

There’s no doubt that many people who knew him, Marcil included, would absolutely agree.