 Melissa returned two years later in 1990 and immediately realized that her cousin Jennifer Horton had fallen in love with Jack, who by this time was genuinely trying to become a better person and make amends for his evil behavior.Melissa tried to discourage her cousin from getting involved with her former fiancé and encouraged Jennifer's boyfriend Emilio to propose.However, Melissa and Emilio eventually realized that they were attracted to one another and got together while Jack and Jennifer were away on the Cruise of Deception.