In 1988 and 1989, Amanda found herself very attracted to Evan
Frame (then known as Evan Bates), her co-worker at Cory
Publishing. Evan was originally hired by Iris Wheeler to seduce
Amanda and break up her marriage. His seduction failed at first.
When he admitted everything to Amanda, she eventually forgave
him and the two became closer.
In early 1990, Amanda succumbed to
Evan and slept with him, committing adultery on her husband Sam.
Guilt-ridden, Amanda eventually confessed everything to Sam and
they reconciled. Desperate to reclaim her, Evan began framing Sam,
making it look as if Sam were plotting to kill Amanda. Evan's scheme
succeeded. Amanda believed her life was in danger from Sam and
left him for Evan. In late 1990, Sam uncovered enough proof to
convince Amanda of his innocence. Amanda immediately broke off her relationship with Evan,
and he left town with his tail between his legs.
When Evan returned to town in 1994, it was on his agenda to win
Amanda back. At first he schemed and plotted, which just drove
Amanda further away. But by early 1995, Evan had somewhat
reformed. He was able to help Amanda with her physical therapy
and with her divorce from Grant. The two shared some tender
moments in the spring, but, while Amanda actually encouraged him
to court her, Evan left town to look for a job.

