Valley Actress Teases Laura vs Rick Drama

Sunsetvalley's Clara Cooper who plays Laura Atkins has teased a major story for her character and newbie Rick Devine. 
Cooper states that there is upcoming rivalry between Laura and Rick that is set to set the stage for a big story in the Spring. Their rivalry has been simmering and things come to a head in February when Laura learns that Rick stole the money that went missing over Christmas. Cooper states 'Laura has never trusted Rick. When she learns that he stole from her bar, all she sees is red flags, despite what Sam thinks. It appears Rick has an excuse for everything and Laura hates that about him. Rick will also start working at the bar, which means that these two are consistently butting heads. The workplace becomes toxic with a capital T. Sam will have a lot on his plate, that's for sure. They'll be competing for his [Sam's] attention, and that will also affect Laura and Sam's relationship.