as always execution is everything. Introducing him as a student makes sense, but they will need to integrate him into the show and give him some secondary relationships (through work and friends) so we can see different sides to the character than potential love interest.
Eventually Spencer will be brought back onto the canvas, but having Trina move onto another relationship will make it more interesting when they do, especially since it will have to be a recast because I don't see Nicholas Chavez coming back to daytime anytime soon. Much as I enjoyed him as Spencer, I'm glad to see him having so many acting opportunities.
Karen L.