Initially Joe and Melanie seemed to have little in common and had not considered a romantic relationship with one another .
In 1991 , Melanie married Joe Mangel ( Mark Little ) and the two characters exited the serial soon after .
Initially Joe Mangel and Melanie seemed to have little in common and had not considered a romantic relationship with one another .
In 1991 , Melanie married Joe Mangel ( Mark Little ) and the two characters exited the serial soon after .