Common plot point on a soap opera (6)

I believe the answer is:

affair

(Other definitions for affair that I've seen before include "Business; romance" , "Clandestine romance" , "Concern -- extramarital relationship" , "Secret liaison" , "Concern, matter, business" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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