That degree eventually led him to the world of soap operas.

Marty instinctively knew he was one of the good guys and helped him.

It was a whirlwind time on “OLTL,” and it changed Kaye’s life, too.

Thorsten Kaye posing for a picture

“OLTL” is where he met Susan Haskell, who played Marty.

The two fell in love both on-and-off screen, and they’ve been together ever since.

The pair are raising two daughters together named McKenna and Marlowe (via Soap Hub).

Susan Haskell and Thorsten Kaye

The role of Patrick also gave birth to Kaye’s second soap opera role.

The character and actor were remembered when another ABC soap needed a brand-new doctor on the scene.

On the spin-off, Kaye played Patrick’s twin brother, Dr. Ian Thornhart.

Thorsten Kaye posing

Kaye made his debut on “PC” in 2000 and stayed with the soap until 2003.

As such, the two men were never friends.

After “All My Children” came to an end, Kaye was ready for soaps again.

Thorsten Kaye posing