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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCole played the beloved character of Katie Miller on \u201cMy Three Sons,\u201d while Grady played the character of Robbie Douglas, one of the sons on the show. The TV series is one of the longest-running in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When recalling what it was like to meet the cast the first time, Cole said they were all welcoming and friendly toward her, and she only found out many years later that Grady hadn\u2019t wanted her to be cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, two years into Cole being part of the cast, her relationship with Grady began to change for the better. Cole mentioned that when she divorced her husband, she and Grady spent more time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The actress recalled they had been doing telethons together, which helped solidify their bond. About three years into Cole\u2019s tenure on the show, she and Grady began a relationship. Cole recalled how she and Grady were doing a scene where they were singing and dancing, and they felt a spark upon sharing a kiss. She reminisced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were just crazy about each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cole mentioned it was after they fell in love that Grady confessed he hadn\u2019t wanted her to be cast initially. Grady wasn\u2019t against her personally but felt that her round face and overall physique didn\u2019t fit her on-screen character. The \u201cReawakened\u201d alum and Grady had an on-and-off relationship for eight years, but it did not negate their love for one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Kept the Pair from Tying the Knot?
Both Cole and Grady intended to marry at different points in time, but it never worked out for them. In an exclusive interview, Cole fondly remembered her time with her on-screen\/off-screen love interest and explained the reasons why they couldn\u2019t make it to the altar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cole explained that Grady left the show in its final year and moved away. When he offered her to come with him, she declined, pointing out that doing so would have meant sacrificing her career, home, and family\u2014something she couldn\u2019t afford to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although deeply in love, she hesitated to abandon her sense of security. Cole confessed that Grady wanted to marry her, but she wasn\u2019t ready. She admitted: \u201cI loved him madly, but I had a son, and I just wasn\u2019t sure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite their efforts and undying love for each other, their relationship couldn\u2019t withstand the challenges. Grady eventually expressed the need to find someone who could share his journey, leading to his eventual marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After not speaking for at least a year, Cole and Grady found themselves reunited on-screen for a \u201cMy Three Sons\u201d and \u201cThe Partridge Family\u201d joint reunion. Cole was requested to perform a song written by Grady, which happened to be about their relationship. The song, titled \u201cStory,\u201d encapsulated their experiences. Cole recalled the heart-touching lyrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ll tell you a story they made of our lives. They brought us together like husbands and wives. The roles we played, the babies we made, we almost believed. And now that it\u2019s over, they tore down our names. They\u2019ve stripped off the makeup, but something remains. The place that you feel lives in me still; it always was there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afterward, Grady approached Cole, admitting his mistake and promising to reach out once he was single. True to his word, he called her months later when he was divorced. By then, Cole was emotionally prepared and ready to be with him. The pair got back together soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Stanley](\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e53a0e2a897e365d0538e35500216980.jpg\")
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