See Also: Marc Cherry People Guide, Marcia Cross People Guide

In a visit to the Desperate Housewives set, series creator Marc Cherry revealed more plot details while some of the cast gave a rare insight into their personal lives and their hopes for the future.

With Jesse Metcalfe (John Rowland) leaving the show after three episodes of season two, this could have been a moment to kill the character off. But Marc Cherry told USA Today's William Keck that he decided to spare the character so that he could come back at "a very inopportune time" in Gabrielle's life. However not everyone will be so luck, as Cherry revealed that someone will die within the 13 episodes however. He didn't reveal who it will be, but he joked that he hopes it isn't him. "I have to worry about my health," admitted Cherry. "Last year was just exhausting. I was not good health wise. I just can't do that again. They'd have a doctor come to me, give me some stuff and I'd keep on writing. They kept me alive to keep this thing going."

Marcia Cross (Bree Van De Kamp) spoke about her impending marriage to fiance Tom Mahoney while flicking through a bridal catalog. "I still can't believe it's real," said the bride-to-be. "I think a lot of it has to do with my own growing up personally. I was ready for a good man and drew that into my life." Cross also revealed that she was feeling broody and would like a child. Cherry said he's happy to write a pregnancy into Bree's story, but Cross said she thinks she may be too old and may instead opt for adoption or hire a surrogate. Cross went on to say that many women in their 40s rely on donated eggs, but at a cost. "I don't like the average woman being misled into thinking that their fertility is something that goes on forever. One's own eggs only last so long, so whether I have my own or not, we'll see."

Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis) spoke about the end of a marriage, and potentially a new one. Talking of her failed marriage to actor Tyler Christopher, Longoria said they eloped to tie the knot but are now divorced. "Marriage is a serious, serious sacrament, and what I learned is that I didn't take it seriously enough," she admitted. "I was very selfish, and you really have to give 100% of yourself to someone else." But Longoria has found love again with basketball player Tony Parker. "The minute I met Tony, I knew it was something special. He supports me in ways I've never felt supported. Whether I'm Mrs. Parker or just with Tony for the rest of my life, I'm fine."

The full interview, which also includes a bee incident with Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), quotes from James Denton (Mike Delfino) about Hatcher, and more from Cherry can be found over at USA Today.

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