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September 1979 Soap Summaries (Part Two)

Courtesy of French Fan at SON.

Guiding Light

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson
Produced by: Allen Potter

Rita's old flame Greg Fairbanks arrived and sexually tempted her. Lucille reminded Brandon that he dropped her after she agreed to raise Amanda, who is actually Alan's daughter, although Alan doesn't know it. Amanda snared Ben in a Washington motel, but assured him it's a no-strings relationship. The French patient's bullet wounds healed. Alan and Hope grew closer to each other on the island. Ross handled Jackie's legal affairs and showed a physical interest in her, and in Amanda. Floyd was a bit jealous that Mark seems smitten with Lainie. Rita realized she has problems with Ed. Lucille refused to tell Ben and Amanda why she visited Brandon, bat approved of their joint trip together.

Holly slugged Gail, who insisted Holly be her prison "slave' after Peter nixed having an affair with Gail. Alan softened under Hope's influence and they made love on the island. The mysterious French patient is undeniably Roger, who had flashbacks of Holly shooting him and of arranging with Dr. Moreno for a “fake death”. Rita resisted Greg and consulted with Sara about handling her sexual problems with Ed. Lucille admitted to Amanda that she and Brandon once had an affair, but didn't tell her the rest of the story. Mike gave up the search for Hope. Floyd felt "haunted" in Roger's old apartment. Brandon refused to tell Lucille who Amanda's real mother was.

Roger was released from the French hospital with his “new” face. Alan and Hope were rescued. Alan learned that Jackie had miscarried. Jackie and Mike were suspicious of what transpired on the island between Alan and Hope. Holly refused to be Gail’s prison slave, and Peter feared for Holly’s safety. Lainie canceled a date with Mark after Katie returned and admitted she’s crazy for Mark. Ross snatched a kiss from Jackie while inspecting the Wexler property. Eve and Rita argued about Rita being tempted by Greg, and Rita was stailed from admitting her sexyal inadequacies to Ed. Moreno and Alan refused to help Ralph financially.

Lucille refused to summon help for Brandon who passed away after whispering the name of Amanda’s mother in Lucille’s ear. Alan suspected Lucille knew something about Brandon’s death. Hope told Mike she was leaving town to avoid further contact with Alan. Mike made Ross a partner in his law firm. Katie realized Mark may have been spending time with Lainie. Justin and Elizabeth made plans to marry next week. Alan learned Dr. Moreno had moved leaving no forwarding adress.

Alan followed Hope to London. Jackie was upset to see Alan and Hope's photo in a London newspaper. Roger also saw the photo. Ross learned Amanda will inherit valuable stocks from Brandon and made a play for her. Lainie's become very attracted to Ed.

Love Of Life

Written by: Jean Holloway / Ann Marcus
Produced by: Cathy Abbi

Steve noticed that Vanessa had the blahs after a trip with Bruce. She realized Steve is interested in her. Kim told Tony that he fathered a child that she gave to a priest in order to get the baby, Tron, out of Vietnam. Wes agreed to marry Gina if he can ditch her once the baby's born. Bambi was upset by Tony's strange behavior but Paul consoled her. Mia kept Betsy's messages from Ben.

Gina went into convulsions after taking a home remedy to induce abortion that Christie gave her. Tony and Kim couldn't find anyone to help locate Tron. Kim stood in the shadows and wept during Bambi's wedding rehearsal. Wes had the guilts for reneging on marrying Gina.

Bambi went into a trance and Paul hospitalized her after Tony ran from the wedding. Tony ran to revive Kim who tried to gas herself to death. Ben and Mia succumbed to their desires. Betsy showed pregnancy symptoms. Amy got sweet with Steve.

Tom and Meg spent a night togethen while Liane resisted Andrew’s advances. Elliott and Betsy’s divorce hearing is set for next week. Paul saw Tony with Kim. Van sensed Steve’s attraction to her while Amy moved in on Bruce. Ray said he’d see Wes before pressing statutory rape charges against him on Gina’s behalf.

Paul told Bambi that Tony and Kim Soo Ling left town together. Bambi remembered that Tony had loved a Vietnamese woman who saved his life. Kim and Tony searched San Francisco for their child.

One Life To Live

Written by: Gordon Russell & Sam Hall
Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Brad went after Karen but she didn't report the rape because of Jenny. Samantha and Mick got along famously, but Tina decided she wants a piece of Mick's action. Karen drowned her sorrows at the River Rat, then injured a stranger’s lecherous paws. Katrina guessed that Karen was raped and Brad hustled to keep Katrina quiet. Dorian had Gretel take over Pat's tv show since Pat's ill. Maggie teased Adam that she had a scheme to reunite him and Pat, but Maggie intended to snatch Adam for herself. Ed convinced Edwina not to write a yellow story on Karen, who refused to confide in anyone, especially Will.

Joe learned he's deathly ill after asking Becky and Richard to return from Paris. Maggie acted nicey-nice to Pat but fantasized stealing Adam. Joe rehired Edwina who realized that Gretel is her competition for Herb's affections. Dorian hired Ellen, Mario's former fiancee, who noticed that Mario didn't remember where they planned to spend their honeymoon. Fran was upset that Mick is breaking training because of Samantha. Mick reluctantly agreed to do a health spa commercial for Dorian. Mario questioned Brad about Karen who retreated from everyone.

Joe tried to tell Viki that he’s terminally ill but was stymied because of their anniversary. Tina complained to Joe that she lost Mick to Samantha. Matt realized the game Maggie was playing with Adam. Tina made a date with Jamie, who’s in cahoots with Judd who is vengeful since Tina once jilted her. Ivan comforted Faith that hed never allow “them” to take her away. Brad laid into Peter for getting too close to Jenny. Karen slipped that she had reason to despise Brad. Brad’s pawnbroker informed Brad that Jenny’s ring and pearls have been sold.

Mario beat up Brad after realizing that Brad raped Karen. Adam caught onto Maggie’s schemes to win his affections and moved back to New York after bidding Pat farewell. Becky Lee arrived in town but Richard’s still in Europe. After Kevin’s third birthday party, Joe told Viki that he had but a few months to live.

Dorian returned from a cruise. Joe lost his vision. Clint Buchanan agreed to take over Joe's editorship at the Banner.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer
Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Jill and Frank overheard Rae and Seneca discuss their schemes to keep Jill and Frank apart. Roger flared at Dee for interfering in Nancy's and Pat's relationship. Pat got drunk over Nancy and Adam. Joe introduced Siobhan to a godfather-type pal, Mr. Novotny. Jill cancelled her San Francisco trip, now that she and Frank are reunited, but Rae swore vengeance.

Rae pretended to give up Frank to Jill gracefully, but secretly convinced Seneca not to file an alienation of affection suit until Rae comes up with a better scheme. Adam admitted his love for Nancy who ran to Pat. But Pat is convinced he and Nancy are washed up unless they marry immediately. Johnny questioned Joe about his reputed crime-lord uncle, and Jack investigated.

Johnny warned Dee to button up for taking credit for Pat and Nancy’s bust up. Rae arranged with reporter Lewis to take compromising photos of Jill and Frank. Roger was arguing with Dee about neglecting their home when he was called to tend Tom who fell and had an attack. Joe’s Uncle Tom told Jack the crime reputation has been manufactured by the press.

Tom checked into the graveyard while Roger feared his wrong diagnosis of Tom’s head injuries caused his death. Delia’s commodites broke. Dan Fox informed her taht her stocks are on a downhill slide. Rae sent Jack a list of her contacts who nominated Frank to the Senate planting another copy in Jill’s files. Johnny worried Siobhan and Joe’s affair would reflect badly on Frank’s career.

Frank told Jack he knew nothing about illegal campaign contributions and such, then confronted Rae who denied sending Jack the letter. Joe told a bewildered Siobhan that he had to stop seeing her.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington
Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Travis went running to Italy after David told him something mysterious about Renata. John overheard Stephanie chew out Ted for not keeping Todd away from Wendy. Janet refused John's request to call a board meeting about Ted gambling stockholder's money on oil deals. Tony (Antonio) led David to a village where David found Renata’s birth records. Helene plotted to take advantage of Carolyn's blindness. Lee urged Sunny to have more fun in her life and that be can provide it.

Helene used sleeping potions and voodoo dolls to bring Marc and Carolyn together and thereby ruin Marc because of Gary. David found Renata working at a Catholic hospital and convinced her to meet with Travis about her "secret." Jo maintained separate bedrooms with Martin in New Orleans. Eric returned and cautioned Wendy about rushing into sex with Todd. Ted refused to sell his oil leases to Lee and Janet warned Ted about using company money without her approval.

Mignon’s detective photographed Travis having a suggestive “reunion” with Renata. Helene convinced Mignon she could use her psychic powers to keep Liza away from Travis. Todd returned to college after Wendy insisted they couldn’t sneak around and they split. Jo admitted to Martin that theur vacation together was a thrill. Lee made it clear to Sunny that he wants an affair. Travis had David take Renata to Henderson and keep her presence a secret until she can claim the “name that’s rightfully hers”.

John demanded Stephanie call for Ted’s resignation after telling her Ted’s oil investments with Collins money could go bad. Tante Helene gave Carolyn hallucinogenic drugs. Liza was convinced Travis wanted to marry Renata after she saw Renata in his arms.

Travis told Liza that Renata was his sister. He said that Mignon would be destroyed if she knew his father had stayed in Europe with Renata s mother, letting Mignon think he'd died during the war.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell
Produced by: William J. Bell & John Conboy

Lorie accused Lucas of trying to kill Lance by sending him to revolutionary Santo Domingo. Derek thought Suzanne is drinking heavily and ran to tell Jill he'll always love Jill. Kay finally "appeared" in front of Brock and admitted she's pretending to be dead to uncover Suzanne's schemes. Nikki fretted that Greg doesn't want to start a family immediately once they're married. Leslie returned and Lorie realized she's concerned for Lance's welfare.

Kay admitted to Brock that she's so grateful to Liz for showing her a different way of life since living "undercover” Stu thought she should give Derek his freedom to run to Jill. Nikki was so moved that Liz accepted her as a future daughter-in-law that she told Paul she couldn't see him again, even though he admitted his love. Lorie convinced Leslie to stay with Lucas so that he won't have reason to feel antagonistic toward Lance.

Greg and Nikki honeymooned in their new apartment but she fretted about their finances.

Chris kept her pregnancy to herself after learning she'd come in contact with one of Snapper's patients who had German measles. Chris hasn't had the childhood disease. Jill demanded the house and half of everything Stu owns as a divorce settlement.

Derek told Lorie that he was remarrying Suzanne. Chris left town to think but didn't tell Snapper she's pregnant and has no immunity to German measles.

Lynda Hirsch on Soaps -- Gossip

Source: Creators.com

There is moving: "One Life to Live" is moving a few blocks away from its current studios. And there is moving: After 39 years in New York City, "All My Children" is heading to Los Angeles. ABC, which airs the shows, has given several reasons for the move. The network felt it needed more space. The L.A. digs will give the show twice as much room. The show is also going high definition, which is easier to do in L.A. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons is that it is easier to work with the unions in L.A. than in N.Y.C. While New York is desperate to keep productions in town, it is hard to do because of the cost. In primetime, many shows are produced in Vancouver because the American dollar is worth more over there. Yes, there still is one place where you can get a few cents more for your dollar.

In the job market, companies move all the time — many across the country, some out of the country. Just ask any autoworker. With moves, jobs are always lost. It will be the same with the moves of "AMC" and "OLTL"; cameramen, sound engineers and directors will be looking for work.

As for the actors, the folks at "OLTL" have it easier. The studio is just at a different subway stop or a farther cab ride. Not so the "AMC" thespians. They all have a major choice to make. According to Thorsten Kaye (Zach), they have been given one week to make the choice. Some of the actors can commute, but trust me, flying from New York to L.A. every week is not easy. I know; I did it for several years as a movie critic. Once a month — doable. When I had to do it every week — not so doable.

Actors are talking to real estate agents on both coasts. Buying in this market may be easy but selling not so much. Los Angeles and New York are truly two different worlds.

Nothing against L.A., but really, is life in a car? The weather may seem perfect, but getting anywhere is very imperfect. Unlike New York City, no one hangs out anywhere. Unless hanging out at the mall is one's idea of hanging out. In Manhattan, need to go somewhere? Hail a cab. Hail a cab in L.A.? A cabbie will drive by thinking you are doing some type of street performance. For some actors, the move will be good because they do not have to choose between going up for L.A. auditions and working their soap at the same time. For actors who love stage work. it is not so great. Los Angeles has two major theaters that usually produce touring company shows of major hits. In L.A., Broadway is the name of a now defunct department store. While there are some other theaters, most are small and many are in strip shopping malls.

When "AMC" moves in December, it means only two soaps will originate from New York City. Actually, only one — "As the World Turns" is produced in Brooklyn, N.Y. So that will leave "OLTL," which takes over "AMC's" old studio. Time was that every soap came from N.Y.C. ABC broke that tradition when it created "General Hospital." When the list of soaps produced in L.A. grew, a friendly rivalry started among actors on both coasts. The joke used to go: Want a great dressing room? Work on an L.A. soap. Want good acting work on one in New York? The dressing rooms are still better in L.A. The acting is now equal.

One "OLTL" performer who is officially going to be making the cross-town move is Robin Strasser (Dorian). The actress has signed a new contract. Strasser has agreed to another pay cut. Last time she signed a contract, she said she had to take 67 percent less. This time, she is not saying how much. She does say that everyone on the show has taken a pay cut, but she does not think they took the hit she did.

Lynda Hirsh on Soaps -- Q&A

Source: Creators.com

Q: It took me awhile, but I have grown very fond of the actress who plays Heather on "Young and Restless." When did she begin her acting career? — Robyn, Point Clear, Ala.

A: Vail Bloom, who plays Paul's daughter, Heather, and the girlfriend of the very confused Adam, has just gone from contract to recurring. Bloom, who has a degree in architecture from Princeton University, admits she is a latecomer to acting. "I was interested in acting, but I never really thought about it as a full-time career. My parents knew I had flirted with acting. They were insistent that I get a degree in a career that was not as risky. While I was in college and working toward my degree, I did get to do a lot of theater. When I made my choice to pursue acting full time, my parents were very supportive."

Q: How is Frank Dicopoulos dealing with the cancellation of "Guiding Light?" — Rene, Pittsburgh

A: He is crushed. Having been with show for almost 24 years, he really thought he would be with the show forever. The actor told us: "Even when other acting offers were on the horizon, I always chose to stay with 'Guiding Light.' I come from a working-class family. It was important that I stay in one place with my wife and children. The show has given me that chance throughout the years.

Because of 'Guiding Light,' I was able to be involved with a variety of charities. Through the years, the show listened to my ideas and used them in the show. Not all of them — some of my ideas weren't very good. One of my ideas was great. I suggested that Frank's dad come back from the dead. I felt it was important for the character to connect with his dad. So Buzz was created. To add to the luck, Justin Deas was cast to play my dad. What an honor and what fun to work with him all these years." Until the very end, he did think the show would survive in one form or the other. "Yes, there were times that the show lost its way. In the last year, it was back to where it belonged. I know some of the stories they had for the future. It is a shame the viewers are not going to get to see them."

Q: I am going crazy. Where have I seen the actor who is playing Mason on "As the World Turns"? — Janet, Toronto

A: Forbes March played Scott on "All My Children" several years back. He also played the tragic Nash on "One Life to Live." Nash, the one-time love of Jessica's life, died while having an argument with Jared. His current character, Mason, may create trouble for Noah and Luke. It appears that Mason, who is Noah's college adviser, plans to give his protege advice in his private life.

Soap Summaries: Week of August 2 through the 7th

Source: Creators.com

ALL MY CHILDREN: Jake and Amanda put their plan in motion by convincing David that Amanda can't have any more children. Amanda and Jake look forward to being a family once they "adopt" a baby and are able to bring Trevor home. Tad, Taylor and Amanda come clean with Opal after she spots baby Trevor at the house. Opal agrees everyone did the right thing in keeping David away from the baby but thinks Jake's plan has flaws. Taylor realizes that Krystal still loves Tad, but Krystal states she just wants him to be happy. After asking Scott to move into the mansion, Adam proposes to Annie. JR struggles to contain his anger and disgust when Adam announces Annie agreed to marry him. In front of Liza and Jesse, Kendall unburdens herself by confessing to having killed Stuart in a taped statement. Stuart's ghost appears in front of Kendall, telling her they can all be at peace. Zach gives an impassioned plea for leniency at Kendall's sentencing hearing. Scott also makes a statement at the hearing, invoking Stuart's memory as he tells the judge his father wasn't a vindictive man. At Annie's urging, Adam asks the judge to go easy on Kendall. Marian lays into Kendall and wants her to pay dearly for killing Stuart. Marissa is the unintended victim of Marian's quest for revenge against Kendall. Liza's heart breaks for Marian as she's led off to a psychiatric facility. Colby makes it perfectly clear she wants nothing to do with either Annie or Adam.

SNEAK PEEK: Liza rejects David.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Damian offers Meg a consulting job. Meg and Lily shoot insults at each other over their love lives. Accepting the job, Meg falls into Damian's arms. Barbara's upset when she discovers Paul's been giving his fortune away — specifically, she's horrified that he would finance Emily's new paper. Paul invites Emily and Hunter to work on the paper from Fairwinds and to move in. Paul and Emily wake up in each other's arms. When Emily takes off for work, Paul is greeted by two men in white coats. Paul quickly learns that Barbara has had him committed for his strange behavior and is taken to the hospital. Emily sneaks Paul out of the hospital in a dog crate. Paul, hiding in the Fairwinds wine cellar, discovers James' old wine-tasting journal. Henry looks through Audrey's suitcase to find an envelope with obituaries and a journal entry that mentions the name Jay Stanhope. Henry becomes convinced his mother is a serial killer. Jay and Audrey are in cahoots. When Teri turns him down, Brad asks Janet to work on "Oakdale Now." Alison tells Casey she's concerned about Bob, and thinks he's having occasional memory loss. Bob instructs Alison to administer a specific dosage of a medication to Riley, which turns out to be too high. Unaware that Riley is really Adam, Tom asks him to move out.

SNEAK PEAK: A baby is missing.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Still in shock from Brooke's appearance and her explanation of the recent events that took place, Ridge is torn about how to handle the situation. Stephanie and Donna go head to head when they each take opposite sides on Ridge's choices. Ridge takes the blame for the fiasco at his and Taylor's wedding. Stephanie confronts Brooke about the scene she had caused at the beach house, while Brooke has a few harsh words in return. Brooke returns from her leave of absence in order to begin a new chapter in her life. Taylor attempts to stay confident that Ridge will not succumb to Brooke's persuasiveness now that they are working together. Katie comes up with a new publicity campaign that she feels will save Forrester Creations. Unfortunately, Eric will have to make a few substantial sacrifices to proceed with the campaign, allowing Donna to become an object of male desire. Owen becomes territorial with Jackie when he notices some chemistry between her and Whip.

SNEAK PEAK: Bill is up to no good.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Daniel tells Lucas when Chloe wakes up, she and Daniel will be together. Lucas is unable to forgive Chloe. Victor pays Daniel's sky-high bail and tells Daniel why he thinks Kate tried to kill Chloe. Chloe has a slight beep of brain function as she whispers "Daniel." Arianna completes a drug deal with Troy. Philip learns one of his men has been shot. Bo and Philip go to the hospital where Carlo dies. Stephanie tells Philip he is not a bad man. Stephanie tells Roman she was right to break up with Philip but misses being in love. Roman assures her the right man is out there; she just has to let him in. Stephanie decides to give Nathan a chance, unaware that he is interested in Melanie.

EJ visits Grace's grave for the first time on her and Sydney's 6-month birthday and is infuriated when he sees the name "Brady" on her headstone. Nicole watches unseen as EJ smashes the old headstone and damns Sami. Chad and Kinsey reset their plan to break up Will and Mia, while Will confides in Mia he's upset about Chloe cheating on his father. Mia painfully admits to Will she's not a virgin and that Chad was her first lover. Will professes his love for her.

SNEAK PEAK: Sami and Rafe call it quits.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Sam easily fall back into their comfortable, familiar pattern as they head south in their search for Michael and Kristina. Kristina remains consumed with guilt as she and Michael make their way to the Mexican border. Jerry informs Claudia he has no intention of calling off his search for Michael because he wants to use the boy as bait to get to Jason. Jerry comes to Michael and Kristina's rescue. Sam closes in on Michael and Kristina. Jax supports Carly's decision to have Michael move back in with them once he comes home. Sonny tells Claudia he wants her to come home. Dominic is shocked when he walks in on Olivia and Johnny in a compromising position. Alexis is arrested for the murder of Brianna Hughes. Robin sets out to prove her innocence. Ethan tells Rebecca he needs her in his life but she rebuffs his advances, stating she wants to see where things might lead with Nikolas. Spinelli shows up at the Scorpio family dinner to ask Mac for Maxie's hand in marriage.

NEXT WEEK: Maxie says yes.

GUIDING LIGHT: Phillip reveals to Alan that the owner of the cafe they've arrived at is the widow of the man who took his place in Vietnam. Alan goes into the diner and tells the man's son he knew his father. Phillip tells Alan he has a progressive and incurable disease. Phillip tells Ed that if he can't help him, he'll find help somewhere else. Shayne and Dinah wed. Dinah tells Mallet he can't turn Marina in because Dinah is the one who killed the man. Mallet warns Dinah that Frank knows she's the killer and says she's not safe. Dinah stops Shayne from planning the spontaneous honeymoon and admits the cops are after her because she killed the man she thought was Edmund. In the woods, Jeffrey, feverish and weak, talks to Reva's photo to keep himself going. Jeffrey collapses just before reaching a remote cabin. A man walks over to Jeffrey's lifeless body — it's Jonathan. Jeffrey comes to and warns Jonathan that Edmund wants to destroy everyone Reva loves. He explains that he needs to let Edmund think he's dead so he can get an advantage on him. Jeffrey tells Jonathan that he's doing a good job with Sarah. Jonathan gets a menacing call from Edmund.

SNEAK PEAKS: Edmund strikes.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Rex warns Schuyler to stay away from Gigi. Gigi offers Stacy money to get an abortion. Stacy accuses Gigi of being afraid that Rex will end up leaving her once the baby is born. Alone, Stacy collapses in pain after her and Gigi's heated confrontation. Realizing the baby is the only chance she has to hold onto Rex, Stacy decides not to tell him she suffered a miscarriage. Rex is furious when Gigi confesses she offered Stacy money to have an abortion. The tension mounts between Rex and Gigi when he admits he won't abandon his child, but they eventually end up in each other's arms, resolved to the fact they have a long road ahead of them. In front of Blair, Todd declares that he wants to be with Tea and only Tea. Nora locks eyes with Bo while sharing a last dance with Clint. Viki's thrown for a loop when Charlie suggests expanding their family. Asher and his boss, Serge, surprise Cole in his apartment. Serge plants a listening device in the apartment. John later tells Starr that she and Cole can't see or talk to each other until this assignment is completed. Layla defends Fish when Cristian wonders if he's gay.

SNEAK PEAK: Blair searches for Tea's secret.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Ashley tells Victor to give her some space because she needs to work out how he could be so cruel to her and her family and then say it was for her benefit. Paul is crushed when Nikki says she cannot marry him. Nikki admits to Victor that she is still in love with him; that he is the only man she has ever truly loved. Alone, Victor admits that he does still love Nikki. While waiting in the road at the ranch in the rain, Nikki is a deer in the headlights as Ashley's car comes barreling down the road and skids off the road. Adam admits to Heather he had a one-night stand with Rafe. Mary Jane is stricken when she realizes that Zapato ate her stuffed cat. Mary Jane drugs Jack's drink. Drunk and delirious, Jack makes love to Mary Jane, who he believes is Sharon. Daniel tells Amber that the reason they are breaking isn't because she slept with Deacon but because he can't take her constant lying. Billy tells Chloe that he can never forgive Jill for choosing Cane, a con artist, over him, her own son. Kay tells Jill that spoke to Billy on her behalf and asked him to forgive her. Kay also admits that she should have forgiven Jill years ago for everything that happened with Phillip because the truth was that her relationship with him was never as strong as Kay believed. Sharon is arrested for grand theft after she steals a ring that is identical to the one Nick gave to Phyllis.

SNEAK PEAK: A death in the family occurs.

Source: New York Daily News

Here's a switch: EJ wising up on 'Days of Our Lives'

By Carolyn Hinsey
Daily News Staff Writer, Friday, August 7th 2009, 5:43 AM

EJ finally confronts Nicole about her bizarre behavior today on "Days of Our Lives."

"I guess he's no longer an idiot," says Arianne Zucker, who plays EJ's scheming wife, Nicole. "He finally sees there is something very wrong about her behavior."

Ya think? Nicole faked a pregnancy, stole a baby, secretly switched it with Sami's baby (whose father happened to be EJ) and then stood by when the baby Sami and EJ thought was theirs died.

"Nicole puts EJ off, but then Dr. Baker calls and wants more money," says Zucker, referring to the doctor who helped switch the babies. "Stefano [EJ's dad] says, 'Once a blackmailer, always a blackmailer.'"

Stefano pays the $100,000 behind EJ's back, vowing that Baker won't get one more dime.

Cue the murder mystery?

"Maybe," says Zucker.

Seeing Stefano and Nicole with their heads (and wallets) together raises EJ's suspicions again.

"Nicole does the angry flip and says, 'You don't trust me! You are still in love with Sami!' EJ says, 'Honey, I love you, you're my life.' What a horrible relationship."

Since Zucker recently revealed she is pregnant in real life, speculation is that EJ will learn the truth around the time Zucker goes on maternity leave.

"Either she'll run away or go to jail," says Zucker, who sees the irony of her character faking a pregnancy last year and her hiding a real one this year.

"I'm not very big yet, but I am wearing looser clothes," she says. "My chest is huge - and no, I did not get a boob job!"

ALL MY MOVES: As outlined in Inner Tube yesterday, ABC will move production of "All My Children" from New York to L.A. in December. "One Life to Live" will then move into "AMC's" upper West Side studio (which shares space with "The View"). Both soaps will go high-definition in 2010.

The big question is: How many "AMC" actors will move to L.A.?

"They've given us one week to decide," says Thorsten Kaye (Zach), whose partner, Susan Haskell, toils on "OLTL" as Marty. "I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I'm not the kind of dad who wants to be 3,000 miles away from my kids. And it's not exactly the best time to sell real estate."

That said, "I think the move shows that ABC has a lot of belief in 'AMC' and wants to keep it going," says Kaye.

See next week for more.

In other "OLTL" news, Robin Strasser has signed a new contract as "OLTL's" Dorian Lord.

SODopinion@aol.com

Source: Greenwitch Citizen

Going coastal

Actor Jonathan Phillips heads west in search of dream roles

By Anne W. Semmes

Updated: 07/31/2009

Jonathan Phillips is an actor passionate about his craft. A Cos Cob native, he comes from a family of actors. His mother Florence Phillips acts, as did his aunt, Madelyn O'Neil. Another aunt, Barbara O'Neil, played the mother of Scarlet O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind." Jonathan is tall (6'2"), dark, handsome, -- and educated: Brunswick School, Andover, University of Michigan and The Moscow Art Theater School.

For the last few years he's been working in New York theater - off off-Broadway, and landed the odd TV role, "The Mentalist," "Law & Order" and "Damages" with Glenn Close. But this week, Jonathan is headed for film land - L.A. Before he left, we asked him a few leading questions about his quest and the challenges confronting actors these days.

Why move to L.A. - when you have inroads in New York City?

I wanted a change of scene, and to get to know LA and the casting directors. I have a lot of friends out there. One is a screenwriter who has producers developing some of his screenplays.

What will you do first when you get there?

Dust off my apartment and take a good long walk in my neighborhood. It's in Los Feliz. It's a lot like Brooklyn, where I live in New York. I found it in March when I was working in the TV show "The Mentalist." I sublet it after I got work in New York on "One Life To Live," a soap on ABC. We've shot one episode. We're shooting another on Tuesday.

What part are you playing in "One Life to Live"?

I'm playing a Russian mobster. I spoke Russian in my audition. I still speak it fluently, as I studied it for years and years, first at Andover and then at U. of Michigan.

I note you have a Blackberry. Is this now an actor's tool of trade?

Most actors need to access e-mail constantly now, to stay in touch... so an iPhone, or Blackberry, or whatever, has become an essential tool. If you're casting somewhere in London or L.A. and you happen to be in New York, you can send an audition on camera. You can download a file to your computer and zap it back and forth. You don't even have to send a video. You can do it online. For actors, you can actually work wherever you are.

How long do you plan to stay in L.A.?

A year, anyway, to go through one full work cycle.

Has anyone influenced you to go to L.A.?

I've met two wonderful managers. There are agents and there are managers. Managers now do what talent agents used to do. Talent agents now mostly deal with contracts. I really like these guys.

Do you plan to take a class in L.A.?

I'll be going to class. It's a good way to meet people.

Will you have to do a day job to live?

I've heard this line - "I'm an actor. Oh really? What restaurant do you work in?" A lot of actors can make a living in L.A., while all the actors I know in NYC have to have second jobs. In L.A., they do a little modeling, commercial work, enough work for an actor without getting a day job.

What does it take to break into Hollywood?

I always tell my friends, "Keep your fingers crossed but don't hold your breath!" You need a lot of luck. I'd rather be lucky than talented, as the saying goes. You make your own luck. You have to work hard and have a focus. Most actors I know that are any good live like monks.

What opportunities do you think you'll find there that were not in NYC?

I see myself working in film and TV "legit" roles. So far, I've not had a lot of luck in commercial roles. I see myself as happiest and most successful in films and indie films; TV, as well. More than some people, I actually fluctuate between leading man and character goofball roles. I'm equally delighted to do both -- a tall guy with a deep voice.

Have you been encouraged or discouraged by your opportunities in New York City?

Both. I've been very happy in New York. But, every once in a while, you hit a glass ceiling and find it hard to get a job you have in mind. Sometimes you feel you can't get over that hurdle on your own.

Who have you studied with, and who had the most powerful teaching technique?

June Stein -- she's a wonderful actor and teacher on the film school faculty at Columbia University, and Kay Patten --she's a teacher/coach who runs a coaching studio.

Do you have a technique or a method?

I do have a technique. I went straight to the source of the Stanislavsky method in Moscow.

I studied with Russian professors, some of whom knew Stanislavsky. Theater has changed in Moscow since his time. Commercial theater has taken the place of repertoire theater.

Are there any mentors who've guided you?

My first Russian professor started me back onto the (actor) path, and my mom. I was always doing plays with her in the Cos Cob School when she taught my class Greek myths, or whatever.

Have you been influenced by your family of actors to be an actor?

It's always been a given that theater is worthwhile and a great thing to be doing. It requires a lot more courage to get into it.

What theatrical performance has given you the most confidence?

Confidence is a good word. Playing Dracula in a "glamrock" David Bowie-esque Dracula story. When you have to play the Prince of Darkness, the most intimidating character in the show, you're going to end up with a lot of confidence.

What do you feel you still have to learn?

I still have a lot to learn about doing less in film and TV acting, that it's all going on inside, that the camera can pick that up. Working with people in film and TV is a whole different set of skills ­-- that's why you're so excited to go out there (to L.A.). Filmmaking is so totally organic, so different from producing theater.

Do you belong to an actor's union?

I belong to two unions-- SAG and Equity, and may have to join AFTRA for working in a soap opera.

How do you deal with the constant rejection?

A sense of humor is a muscle you really have to exercise. You get pretty good at laughing at yourself. You get past the first two years and you get to realize you are an actor. It's a calling you're stuck with.

Whose directing work do you admire?

Paul Greengrass. ("Bloody Sunday," Matt Damon spy movies, "United Flight 93.") He's the top-of-the-list guy I'd like to work with, his Indie style. I auditioned for him. He likes his filmmaking to be "unconsidered," happening before your eyes.

What actors inspire you the most?

Cate Blanchett and Daniel Day Lewis. Joan Allen is a class act, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, because he uses his film career to fund his NYC theater company and produce new plays.

What is the dark side of the creative life? Why do so many talented actors succumb to addiction and meltdown? How do you keep yourself centered?

I tend to think of addiction and meltdown as a personality issue, that it's individual, not career related. Actors are incredibly centered as they spend so much time on being introspective and deeply studying what it means to be deeply human. My Russian professor said the reason we want to be actors is there will never be anything more fascinating than to study the human being. That's what we do. We study what it means to be people.

With your education, Brunswick School, University of Michigan, you could do a lot of things. What keeps you in the acting groove?

It is no more and no less absorbing to have an interest in affecting human beings and contributing to the world as an actor as it would be working for the United Nations or the Foreign Service. I don't doubt I could be an excellent lawyer or diplomat but I have an idea of my own individual creative power and instincts. A family therapist friend of my mom's said it best. When the person is happy doing the details of their work, then they're happy in their chosen profession.

What does it feel like when you know you're performing well?

It reminds me of rowing. When you're rowing well, you have a sense of weightlessness, you've achieved perfect balance. The boat has momentum and there's a kind of stillness and resilience, even though you're pulling with this power in a boat of eight guys. You're in this zone and everyone stops and holds their paddles in the air and you can glide and hear the air bubbles rushing under the hull of the boat. It's a perfect sound that you're doing it just right. You have that same balance and elegance if you're doing it right on the stage.

Lynda Hirsch Summaries: Week of July 27 to July 31, 2009

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ALL MY CHILDREN: Frankie, Angie and Jesse are devastated when Randi loses the baby. Zach sets Annie up to make it look as though she fired a shot at Adam and then slips off into the night unseen. Adam has Annie arrested, but Scott thinks she might be telling the truth when she claims someone set her up. Kendall is certain that she was the one who killed Stuart and has been repressing the memory. Jesse knows Zach framed Annie to protect Kendall and the two men tacitly agree to keep each other's secrets. Kendall tells Ryan she killed Stuart and confirms that Zach set Annie up to take the fall for her. Jake warns Amanda she can't keep running to Taylor's to see Trevor or else David might get suspicious. Taylor and Tad's talk about finding the right person to be with leads to a kiss. Krystal admits to Tad that she's bothered by the fact he's seeing Taylor but says she's happy for him.

SNEAK PEEK: Kendall is sentenced.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Janet's little sister, Teri, comes to town, becoming Sage and Parker's nanny. Liberty returns from Chicago, claiming the internship program ran out of money. She admits to Parker she was fired for making too many mistakes. Brad learns Kim won't employ him without a co-host. He and Henry try to convince Kim to take Vienna back so Brad can work. Kim thinks the audience won't respond to Vienna anymore, but that they will respond to Henry. Henry leaps at the opportunity to co-host, but Brad helps him see that it would ruin any chances of him reuniting with Vienna. Henry dejectedly returns home, only to find a bouquet of flowers with an apology note. Henry's thrilled and thinks Vienna's returning to him, but when he opens the door, he finds it's actually his mother, there to help him recover from the loss of Vienna. Brad and Katie finally get their romantic alone time. Henry finds Audrey rifling through his things, certain she's after his money. He brings her over to Brad and Katie's to stay out of trouble, while he goes and has his account numbers and passwords changed. He gets back to his hotel room and sees it turned inside out, and is furious with Audrey — only it's not Audrey, but Vienna, who has comes back — at Audrey's insistence, no less. Henry makes love to Vienna. Meg admits Paul's been acting the way he did when she fell in love with him. Paul's grateful, but admits he's not going to have surgery to return his memories. Meg returns to Damian, upset over the fact that the new Paul doesn't want her. Damian says that Paul doesn't know what he is missing and the two begin to make love. Lily, Damian, Lucinda and Holden argue over whether Luke should work for Damian or Lucinda. Lily's increasingly uneasy with her feelings for Damian. Tom is worried Riley and Margo are having an affair.

SNEAK PEEK: Noah confronts Mason.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Pam takes a fancy towards Whip and makes a drastic change to show him just how much. Stephanie and Jackie agree to put aside their torrid past and become friends. Taylor asks Stephanie to be her matron of honor. Eric questions Ridge about his feelings for Brooke and his intentions with Taylor. This line of questioning gets Ridge's mind swirling with wonder of where his heart truly lies. A visit from a relentless Brooke makes Thomas and Steffy fear that she may ruin everything between Ridge and Taylor. Unaware that Steffy has been intercepting her messages, Ridge confesses his hurt to Eric that Brooke hasn't tried to talk him out of marrying Taylor. Meanwhile, Brooke waits on the beach for Ridge to arrive for their happy reunion. She takes off on her horse to find him before he marries Taylor.

SNEAK PEEK: A wedding is interrupted.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Daniel is brought to the police station in handcuffs. Lucas learns Daniel and Chloe were lovers. Lucas continues his confrontation in jail with Daniel, refusing to believe Daniel's assertion that Kate poisoned Chloe while also framing Daniel.

Although Victor thinks Katie is the culprit, he does not want to hurt Phillip by painting his son's mother as a murderer. EJ questions Nicole about Sydney. Rafe tells Sami he crashed a car into a tree and the impact killed Emily. Rafe tracks down Meredith and it becomes clear that she feels there is more to the story of Emily's "accident." She insists that Rafe is hiding information and is completely responsible for her death. Rafe states he will not lose Sami because of his past, and goes home to her. Back at the Salem Inn, Meredith opens the door to the person who brought her back to Salem ... Stefano!

SNEAK PEEK: Stephanie comforts Phillip.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sam questions the way Alexis is parenting Kristina. Alexis is stopped short when Sam reveals she thinks it's possible that Kristina might have caused Claudia's accident. Claudia vows revenge on the driver responsible for the crash that caused her to lose the baby. Michael decides he has no choice but to run away in order to spare his family any more anguish. A guilt-ridden Kristina tells Michael she's running away with him. Olivia admits to Johnny that she's known about Claudia's role in Michael's shooting for months and explains why she never told Sonny. Edward keeps Nikolas away from Rebecca. Rebecca rebuffs Ethan when he says he wants another chance with her. Lulu helps Maxie derail Spinelli as he's about to ask Mac for Maxie's hand in marriage.

SNEAK PEEK: Jerry's after Jason.

GUIDING LIGHT: Phillip reveals to Alan that the owner of the cafe they've just walked into is the widow of the man who took his place in Vietnam. Dinah and Shayne wed. Dinah tells Mallet he can't turn Marina in because Dinah is the one who killed the man. Frank tells Mallet he overheard Dinah. Mallet helps Dinah flee the country. Alan confronts Phillip about the fact that he's dying. Phillip admits his disease is progressive and incurable. Suddenly, Alan's demeanor shifts and he accuses Phillip of lying to him. Phillip is desperate to find a cure. In the woods, Jeffrey, feverish and weak, talks to Reva's photo to keep himself going. Jonathan finds a lifeless Jeffrey. Jonathan lays Jeffrey down and reassures Sarah that Jeffrey is a good guy. Jeffrey starts to come to. Jeffrey tells Jonathan he's not going home yet and is going to stay "dead." Jonathan gets a menacing call from Edmund.

SNEAK PEEK: Edmund makes a vow to Lara to make Reva's family suffer.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Stacy tells Gigi and Rex she is pregnant. Rex lets out all his anger over the fact Gigi felt she had no other option but to lie to him, despite how noble her intentions were. Gigi takes full responsibility for everything that's happened between her and Rex, even his sleeping with Stacy. Bo and Nora are locked in a kiss, unaware that Matthew is watching them. Matthew tries to blackmail Bo and Nora into signing the consent form for his surgery, threatening to tell Clint if they don't. Nora admits she's confused about her feelings for Bo when Rachel presses her. Nora argues she shouldn't hurt Clint by canceling the wedding when Bo hasn't come right out and said he wants to be with her. Tea tells Todd she won't be used as a pawn in his games with Blair and returns the key he gave her. Cole tells Ashe he is ready to deal drugs. Marty tells John she wants to move forward with him. Jessica thinks she has seen Nash.

SNEAK PEEK: A hellish wedding occurs.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Billy and Mac make love for the first time. Cane tells Lily that the oncologist was able to harvest a few eggs during her surgery and Lily is overwhelmed with joy. Cane promises to stay by Lily's side for as long as she wants him there. Jill brings Cane to Chloe's party and asks everyone to accept that Cane is going to be a part of her life. Jack starts to put the pieces together and realizes that Victor may be behind bringing Mary Jane to Genoa City. Nick and Phyllis renew their vows. Sharon admits to Jack that the baby isn't his; its Nick's. Billy reveals to Ashley that Victor set up Colleen so she would have to resign from the Newman board of directors. Ashley has a hallucination of Sabrina telling her that Victor is after her and her baby. Later, Victor finds a frightened Ashley screaming that Sabrina told her she was going to die because of him.

SNEAK PEEK: A tragic accident happens.

OLTL: So Far in 2009

December 29, 2008 to January 2, 2009: John gives Blair two airline tickets and they look forward to going away together when the time is right. Bo, Nora and Clint are blindsided when Beaver Calhoun, Asa's attorney, delivers a message from Asa in which he states he's turning over his entire empire to his long lost son, David Vickers, since they failed to live up to the stipulations in his will. Viki, Charlie, Moe and Noelle are dismayed by the changes in David, who's now living his life as a monk after undergoing a life-altering experience. Viki and Charlie head off to confront Dorian after David tells them she drugged Charlie to get him to drink. Langston is moved when Dorian presents her with her formal certificate of adoption. Todd's filled with anticipation when Marty invites him to join her at The Palace for New Year's Eve. Todd dismisses Tea's warning that he's making a big mistake by going to see Marty. On the rooftop, Marty pulls the rug out from under Todd when she tells him the entire evening has been a ruse. Todd's devastated to realize that the only thing Marty feels for him is hatred. Marty challenges Todd to put her out of her misery by killing himself. John surprises Blair when he announces he bought Rodi's and plans on running it himself. Cole is unsettled when he discovers Marty's research on Todd. Ray calls Tea, who tells him everything is going according to plan. Sarah isn't as accepting of Cristian's marriage to Vanessa as she's let on.

January 5, 2009 to January 9, 2009: Thinking he'll be ending her pain, Todd does as Marty asks and jumps off the roof of the Palace, landing in the icy waters below. As Blair and Tea look on, John dives into the water and rescues Todd. Blair revives Todd by giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Marty lashes out at John for saving Todd's life. Marty is a jumble of emotions as she sits alone in Angel Square before accepting a ride from a man on a motorcycle. Wes and Marty remember the events of the previous night and form a connection over their messed up lives. Clint and Nora are astounded by David's mystical transformation and hope it buys them enough time to keep him from getting his hands on the Buchanan fortune. Bess emerges while Viki is visiting Jessica at St. Ann's. Bess warns Viki to back off from trying to discover the secret she's keeping and says neither she nor Jessica forgive her for what happened to Jessica when she was a child. Brody and Jessica agree they would both like to remain friends and hope they'll be able to help each other on the road to recovery. Cristian realizes that Sarah turned Lola in to the immigration office. Starr's new science teacher turns out to be Dr. Joplin's son, Schuyler. Cole is tempted to do drugs.

January 12, 2009 to January 16, 2009: Janet hopes that her old friend Renee will agree to hide her. Tea ponders the possibility that Dr. Joplin left behind incriminating evidence that could be used against Todd, and arranges a meeting with Schuyler. Starr and Schuyler discuss their unusual connection and neither holds the other responsible for their recent tragedies. Matthew's in the hot seat when Bo and Nora confront him with the joint they found in his backpack. Matthew admits the joint belongs to him and turns the tables on his parents by questioning them about their use of drugs. Cole finds Marty alone in Wes' room at the Angel Square Hotel. Marty breaks Cole's heart when she explains that she needs time away from him and everyone else and won't be returning home. A hidden Starr listens as Todd pours out his heart at Hope's grave. Starr makes her presence known to Todd, who vows to become the kind of father Starr can love again. With Jessica's support and encouragement, Brody concentrates on the events leading up to the death of the Iraqi boy and sees for the first time that the boy didn't have a gun. Wes reveals his part in the shooting. Tea watches closely as Langston gives Lola the note Ray sent to her. Cristian admits to Antonio that he's starting to have feelings for Vanessa. Vanessa and Cristian give into their lust and make love for the first time. Jessica struggles with Bess in her subconscious mind. Jessica demands the truth from Bess. Bess reveals the baby is really Starr and Cole's child.

January 19, 2009 to January 23, 2009: Jessica confesses to Natalie and Jared that she purposely allowed Tess to come out because she wanted her to kill them. Bess tells Tess the entire truth about what happened to her baby while insisting Jessica is too fragile to ever learn her baby really died that night. Bess convinces Tess that their work is done and it's time for them to take their leave so that Jessica can get well and care for her children. Natalie can't let go of the anger she feels towards Jessica. Viki fears Natalie and Jessica's relationship will never be the same. Jessica tells Brody what happened at the vineyard. Brody tries to assure Jessica she's not like Tess. Brody reveals he had a "breakthrough" of his own, saying Wes confessed to planting a gun in the dead Iraqi boy's hands. At Rodi's, Marty continues to act out by kissing John. Blair does her best to keep her cool but finally reaches her breaking point when Marty accuses her of still having feelings for Todd. Blair is affected by Todd's love for his sons. Antonio sends Tea on her way when he finds her trying to question Schuyler. Schuyler defends his mother to Antonio, who realizes he's holding something back. Schuyler ponders a letter his mother sent him before her death. Although grounded, Matthew sneaks out to attend the concert at Ultraviolet in an effort to impress Becca. Bo promptly catches Matthew and drags him out of the club. David challenges Dorian to live up to her claim of wanting to achieve total enlightenment.

January 26, 2009 to January 30, 2009: Cole confronts Matthew about stealing his pills. Matthew turns the tables on Cole, saying he can't preach to him about the dangers of drugs if he's doing them himself. Cole promises Matthew he'll get rid of the pills, but later defiantly takes another one in front of Starr and Langston. As part of her master plan, Dorian convinces Moe to take her fortune. Rex throws a monkey wrench into Dorian's plan to get David to sign away his worldly assets to her phony charity. Blair and Starr are shocked anew when Nora explains how Todd hired Lee to be in the delivery room with Starr in order to whisk her baby away. Nora tells Blair and Starr that Starr's testimony could send Todd to prison for life. Todd warns Tea not to go after Starr on the witness stand. Jessica tells Dr. Levin she feels as though she might be integrated. Levin tests Jessica by hypnotizing her to see if he can get Tess or Bess to emerge. Bess manages to keep Tess from waking and successfully remains in control of the situation. Jessica returns home, but has trouble connecting with Bree, who clings to Natalie. Natalie tears into Jessica for everything she's done and accuses her of being a danger to her own children.

February 2, 2009 to February 6, 2009: Todd denies to Tea that he killed Lee when she finds him standing over Lee's corpse in his house. Knowing Todd would be the prime suspect, Tea takes a drastic measure and announces to Antonio and Talia that she killed Lee. Tea is off the hook for Lee's murder when it is deemed self-defense. Wes tells Marty how Lee destroyed his family. Marty and Wes are both frustrated that Todd might never pay for his crimes. Jack thanks Starr for not sending their dad to prison. Nora challenges Todd to make a public admission of guilt to all his misdeeds in order to spare Starr from being charged with perjury. Over Tea's protests, Todd faces his victims and delivers an emotionally wrenching confession and apology to Marty and Starr. Fed up with Natalie's interference, Jessica draws her line in the sand and wants Natalie to back off so she can re-bond with her daughters. Jessica is uneasy when she sees Starr holding baby Chloe. Clint tells Rex to pull out all the stops to prevent Dorian from marrying David. Bo thinks it may be time to tell David he is Asa's son. Vanessa is uneasy when Lola asks questions about the knife used to kill Lee. Ray calls Tea, who assures him that his case is her top priority. Markko fears Cole's drug use is out of control.

February 9, 2009 to February 13, 2009: In Las Vegas, Rex and Gigi think they're barging in on David and Dorian's wedding, but find Moe and Noelle instead. Realizing they've lost Dorian's trail, Rex and Gigi agree to be the witnesses at Moe and Noelle's wedding, which is being presided over by a James Brown impersonator. A stripper who uses the stage name "Gigi" follows Rex and Gigi to Llanview. David and Dorian are married in a traditional Buddhist ceremony. Marty offers to help Blair climb out of the river, but Blair pulls her into the water. Tea tells Lola she thinks Vanessa killed Lola's mother. Lola reveals that Vanessa was instrumental in Lola finding the knife used to kill her mother. Jessica admits to Brody she doesn't feel connected to Chloe. Jared and Natalie ponder Tess' actions when they discover a hospital parking pass in Jessica's wallet dated the same day she gave birth to Chloe. Bo suggests sending Matthew to military school. Starr walks away when she sees Cole buying more pills from Asher. The "Go Red" Ball promises to be an evening full of surprises. Tea gets under Todd and Blair's skin when she dances with John at the ball. Todd and Blair dance together while Marty dances with Wes. Wes accuses Marty of using him to bait John. A brawl breaks out on the dance floor between Wes and Todd. David is thrilled to have a family once he learns he is Asa's son.

February 16, 2009 to February 20, 2009: Wes easily gets the upper hand on Todd during their brawl at the "Go Red" Ball. Wes pulls his utility knife and holds it at Todd's throat after Todd tries to clobber him with a wine bottle. Antonio and Talia pull their guns, ending the brouhaha. Wes and a drunken Marty return to Wes' room. The next morning Marty finds Wes' body. Brody wonders if he killed Wes. Marty is arrested for Wes' murder. Dorian admits to David she married him because she knew he was a Buchanan. David is clearly set on cashing in on his newfound fortune with Dorian by his side. Thinking this could be their last night in the mansion, the Buchanans indulge themselves and tie one on. Nora wakes up with a hangover in very close proximity to Bo. Dorian and David insist that the Buchanans vacate the mansion immediately. David reminds his new family he's only treating them the same way they treated him. Stacy tells a heartbroken Gigi their parents died in a car accident. Natalie admits to Jared she's still trying to figure out what Tess was up to on the night Chloe was born in order to get resolution and hopefully be able to forgive Jessica. Markko doesn't tell Langston he got accepted to UCLA. Ray, having escaped from the Colombian prison, knocks Cristian unconscious and makes his way to Vanessa's room.

February 23, 2009 to February 27, 2009: Vanessa confesses that she framed Ray for murder, but insists that her love for Cristian is real. Vanessa sticks to her belief that Ray really did murder Lola's mother, but she and Ray are led off by Antonio. Cristian is left angry and hurt by Vanessa's betrayal. Jessica and Natalie take steps toward repairing their relationship as sisters. Natalie, thinking it will help her and Jessica heal, becomes determined to find out everything that happened the night Chloe was born. Michael and Marcie grow closer. Langston is conflicted about Markko's decision not to attend UCLA in order to stay in Llanview to be with her. Roxy lies to Rex and lets him believe David really is his father. Roxy pleads with Rex not to pursue anything about his father, confessing that she killed the man. John wonders if the person who killed Lee Halpern is the same person who murdered Wes. Starr severs all ties with Todd after confronting him about his suicide attempt and admits he scares her because she believes he's capable of anything. Schuyler urges Cole to get help for his drug problem. A furious Cole confronts Starr, accusing her of telling Schuyler he's on drugs. Gigi makes it clear to Stacy she's going to have to pay her own way.

March 2, 2009 to March 6, 2009: Rex confides to Gigi that Roxy confessed to having killed his father, who she claims was a horrible person who deserved what he got. Roxy makes a mysterious visit to a long-term care facility and tells the unresponsive patient lying in the bed that Rex thinks his father is dead and their secret will stay buried forever. David asks Dorian to move to Los Angeles with him, but she says her life is in Llanview. David doesn't want Dorian destroying all the Buchanans, but accepts the fact she's still going to go after Clint's money. Dorian is aghast when Moe invites Ray to stay at the mansion. Schuyler and Stacy are stunned to run into each other and hope they can renew their friendship. Brody admits to Antonio he doesn't have a solid alibi for the night Wes was murdered. Marty tries to make amends with Cole. Cole tells her he cannot forgive her actions and he pops another pill.

March 9, 2009 to March 13, 2009: Cole, driving under the influence with Matthew, causes a horrific crash with Gigi and Shane's car. After hearing the sound of the crash, John and Marty go to investigate and immediately jump into action when they arrive on the scene. While John frees Gigi and Shane, Marty summons near-superhuman strength to rescue Cole, who's been trapped under the overturned car. No one, however, is aware that Matthew had been thrown from the car. At the hospital, Cole nearly overdoses on the pills he took. Bo is alarmed when he finds Matthew's hat at the crash site. Michael gives Rex and Gigi devastating news about Shane while Bo and Nora receive equally heartbreaking news about Matthew. Blair is in critical condition at the hospital and is taken in for surgery. Starr tries to make Schuyler see her as more than just a student, but he explains he can never do that. Schuyler tells Starr that he's been suspended from teaching indefinitely and they can no longer spend time together. After drugging Rex's drink, Stacy puts the moves on him. Gigi tries to call Rex to tell him about the accident, but Stacy makes sure he doesn't get the calls. Stacy gets him into his bed and begins undressing him. While lying next to Rex, who's completely out of it, Stacy talks about how she's loved him since the first day they met and always knew they belonged together. Knowing Gigi will be home any minute, Stacy makes it look as though Rex is making love to her. Gigi can't believe her eyes when she returns home to find Stacy in bed with Rex. Brody leaves St. Ann's with Jessica ready to face the world. Natalie and Jared realize Starr's baby lived while Jessica's died. Rex and Bo bond as Rex deals with Shane's leukemia diagnosis and Bo with Matthew's paralysis.

March 16, 2009 to March 20, 2009: Bo's and Nora's hearts break for Matthew when they tell him that he'll probably never walk again. Rex and Gigi explain to Shane that he has leukemia and they are working on finding a bone marrow donor. After encountering another kid at the hospital, Shane realizes he's going to go bald. In her own unique way, Roxy suggests Shane take the bull by the horns and shaves his head. When Shane regrets he no longer looks like his dad, Rex steps in and has his head shaved as well. Stacy follows Roxy to a clinic and eavesdrops as Roxy talks to Rex's comatose father. Roxy takes a DNA sample from Rex's father in the hope he'll be a match for Shane. Stacy's wheels start to turn as she wonders how she can use Roxy's secret to her advantage. After breaking from their kiss, Brody and Jessica try to convince themselves it isn't the right time for them to pursue anything other than friendship. Natalie and Jared realize they need to get definite proof to confirm their suspicion that Chloe is really Starr's baby. Viki offers her support to Dorian, who's been keeping vigil outside a comatose Blair's hospital room. Viki arrives at the jail with Jack to see Todd. Layla's anger erupts as she listens to Cristian pour his heart out at Evangeline's bedside, accusing him of being a lying, cheating jerk just like every other man. Cristian turns the tables on Layla when he points out how she sabotages her own relationships with men. Tea admits to John that she didn't stab Lee, but also states she doesn't think Todd did either. John calls Tea on her feelings for Todd and while not admitting the total truth, she doesn't completely deny his accusation. Markko doesn't tell Langston that Lola's been coming onto him.

March 23, 2009 to March 27, 2009: Stacy tricks Gigi into believing she's a perfect match for Shane. Stacy throws Gigi for a loop when she says she won't give Shane her bone marrow unless Gigi breaks up with Rex. Gigi is incredulous as she listens to Stacy explain how she believes she and Rex were always meant to be together and would have been if Gigi hadn't stolen him away in high school. A tortured Roxy recalls how Stacy blackmailed her into going along with the lie that Stacy is a donor match for Shane. John and Marty realize she's somehow connected to the murders after discovering the letters "KAD" on the victims, which are the same letters of the fraternity house where she had been raped in college. Dorian, Addie and Starr are shocked to learn Todd is suing for custody of his children. Shaun, Moe and Ray form a united front to prevent Todd from getting to Jack. Michael gives Starr and Addie the good news that Blair is awake after coming out of her medically induced coma. Starr shares an emotional reunion with Blair. While visiting Viki, Tea admits she's falling back in love with Todd, but is doing her best to fight those feelings. Antonio explains to a heartbroken Talia that he's leaving town to track down Carlo Hesser to put a stop to him once and for all. Natalie fears there could be horrible repercussions for Jessica if she were to learn the truth that Chloe isn't her baby, but is actually Starr's. Bo's and Nora's hearts break for Matthew. Clint feels left out when he watches Bo and Nora with Matthew. Matthew asks Nora to go easy on Cole in court. Asher visits Cole before his arraignment and gives him more pills. Asher helps Cole fake his first urinalysis and offers to keep doing so if Cole wants to keep using. Brody admits to Dr. Levin that he has feelings for Jessica and plans to tell her.

March 30, 2009 to April 3, 2009: Rex gives Stacy the cold shoulder when she drops by to visit Shane. Brody coaxes the truth out of an emotional Gigi, who reveals the details of Stacy's blackmail, and they form a plan. Rex finds Gigi in bed with Brody. Jessica musters up the courage to tell Brody she'd like to try being more than just friends, but then sees Gigi in his bed when Rex storms out of the room. At the custody hearing, John stuns Todd by announcing he and Blair got married. Starr devastates Todd when she says she'd rather live with John. The judge rules against Todd, leaving Starr, Jack and Sam in John's care. Tea is left shaken when Todd accuses her of still being in love with him. Todd vows to make John and Blair pay for what they've done to him. Dorian slaps Ray, claiming she didn't enjoy him kissing her, but he knows better. Layla runs into Cristian while waiting for her blind date to show up. After witnessing the fur fly between Layla and Cristian, Layla's date makes a hasty retreat as he states it's clear Layla and Cristian have feelings for each other. John meets with Fish to go over the clues in the murder investigation. Nora and Clint's relationship is on shaky ground when she starts pushing him away due to the stress of dealing with Matthew's paralysis. Kyle is suspicious when Stacy arrives at the hospital claiming to be a match for Shane. Starr puts the moves on an incredulous Schuyler.

April 6, 2009 to April 10, 2009: Roxy and Stacy work together to convince Kyle to extract the bone marrow from John Doe and make it look as though it came from Stacy. Schuyler devastates Starr when he makes it clear he doesn't have feelings for her and sends her away. Jessica admits to Natalie she wanted to see where things might have gone between her and Brody. Fearing the truth could destroy Jessica, Natalie and Jared decide not to reveal that Chloe is really Starr's baby. Gigi feels horrible for having ruined Brody's chances with Jessica and sets out to make things right. Nora finds a rare moment of happiness when Rachel arrives unexpectedly. Dorian's thrilled when David calls to tell her his new commercial is going to debut, and gloats to Ray that her husband is on his way to stardom. Dorian, however, is privately mortified as she and Ray watch David pitching a hemorrhoid treatment on national television. Dorian is hurt when David tells her he can't come home because he's signed on to be the company's spokesman. Ray reaches out to comfort Dorian, who kisses him. Dorian is forced to admit to Langston that she's developed feelings for Ray. Zach wants payback for all the years he feels Todd stole from him. After arriving on the scene, Todd races up the stairs when Cole reveals Zach is holding Starr hostage in Marty's old bedroom. Zach taunts Todd by comparing the present situation with Starr to the night he, Todd and Powell raped Marty.

April 13, 2009 to April 17, 2009: Zach taunts Todd, implying he's going to rape Starr, but then states that he's going punish Todd by killing Starr instead. Todd holds Zach's attention long enough to allow Starr to escape. John makes his way into the room via a heating duct and lunges at Zach just as he's about to shoot Todd. As John and Zach struggle on the ground, Todd gets hold of the gun and fires a shot. An injured Zach is headed for jail. John isn't convinced that Zach is the K.A.D. Killer they've been searching for. Starr embraces Todd, both grateful that the other wasn't hurt. Cole admits to Marty that he still loves Starr. Schuyler urges Stacy to forget about Rex and try again with him, but she remains resolute in her desire to win Rex's heart. Natalie and Jared destroy the evidence they have proving Chloe is really Starr's baby, not Jessica's, and believe they're doing the right thing. Roxy suggests to Gigi that they turn the tables on Stacy and come clean to Rex once Shane has the bone morrow transplant. Todd plays on Tea's feelings for him as he tries to get her to help him win back custody of his kids. Cole panics when he's told he needs to take another drug test, knowing he'd fail because of the pills he took the night before. Cole pleads with Markko to give his urine sample instead and Markko reluctantly agrees. Rachel tries to bolster Matthew and is later assigned as Cole's counselor. Marty goes to see John to alert him to the fact that Starr might be having an inappropriate relationship with her teacher and is unaware someone is spying on them.

April 20, 2009 to April 24, 2009: John finds Talia floating face down in Dorian's pool, apparently the killer's latest victim. Fish, knowing John looks extremely guilty, but also certain his friend isn't a killer, gives John the chance to make a run for it, but John refuses and orders Fish to make the official call to Bo. The mayor demands that Bo have John arrested for murder. With Michael's help, John manages to make his way into Blair's hospital room after having escaped from jail. Blair supports John's decision to go on the lam to track down the killer and they part with a kiss. With Shane's transplant an apparent success, Roxy convinces Gigi to tell Rex the truth about Stacy's blackmail. Stacy approaches as Gigi is on the verge of confessing all to Rex when Shane suddenly goes into distress. Shane survives the crisis, but Stacy lays a guilt trip on Gigi, reminding her of the deal she made with God. Lola tells Rachel that Cole got Markko to take his drug test for him. Cole and Starr wonder how to proceed in their quest to find out the truth about their baby's death. Although they care deeply for each other, David and Dorian face the fact that it's time to call it quits. Ray asks Dorian out on a date.

April 27, 2009 to May 1, 2009: Schuyler shows Rex the bag of blood he retrieved from the hospital and accuses Stacy of being up to no good. Rex doesn't buy Schuyler's story and defends Stacy, labeling her a hero for stepping up and saving Shane's life. Roxy pulls the plug on Rex's father and later gets a call from a nurse at the clinic informing her that the patient died. In reality, however, Rex's father is still alive. Starr sneaks Cole into La Boulaie, determined to help him beat his addiction. Jessica and Brody make love. Rex and Gigi are both devastated after explaining to Shane that they've broken up. Dorian admits to her date, Ray, that she sometimes does bad things, but he isn't put off by her admission one bit. Langston and Markko make plans to sleep together on prom night. Dorian's worst fears are confirmed when Todd arrives to pick up his kids after being awarded temporary custody. John and Marty successfully make their way to Rochester. John explains to Marty he believes the killer is somehow connected to her rape and since Todd and Zach are no longer viable suspects, the only other person left is Powell Lord. John and Marty hope their plan works when they try to pass themselves off as Kevin and Jessica in order to pay Powell a visit at the Sitwell Institute, the mental hospital where he's incarcerated. Bo and Nora's hearts break for Matthew as he heads back to school for the first time since being paralyzed. Bo and Nora kiss.

May 4, 2009 to May 8, 2009: Alone in Starr's room, Cole battles his demons while suffering through the first phases of withdrawal and envisions Matthew urging him to jump out the window. Starr stands up to Todd and demands he allow her to go to Cole. Starr returns to Cole, vowing to stay by his side. Although barely able to stand on her own, Blair makes her way to Todd's, determined to reclaim her children. When Todd refuses to relinquish custody, Blair settles herself in and states that as long as her kids living there, then that's where she'll stay, too. Gigi is heartbroken when Rex moves out. Shane wants to move in with Rex. Kyle blackmails Roxy into giving him a free room at the hotel. Stan, Stacy's ex-boss from Las Vegas, shows up at her door demanding the money she owes him. Powell and Rebecca put the next phase of their plan in motion. Todd, Tea and Blair receive invitations to the KAD fraternity's Spring Fling but later succumb to the effects of the chemically tainted invitations. Kyle puts the screws to Jared and Natalie when he confronts them with the truth about the baby Jessica is raising — it's Starr's thought-dead-at-birth daughter.

May 11, 2009 to May 15, 2009: Stacy takes the opportunity to stick it to Gigi when she decides to be the surprise entertainment at Jared's bachelor party at Rodi's and does a sexy dance in front of Rex. Bo and Clint argue about Bo's renewed closeness with Nora. A remark from Bo results in Clint impulsively proposing to Nora. After questioning Clint's motives, Nora says yes. Jessica has a brief memory of the night she gave birth at the vineyard. Rachel and Shaun have Asher arrested after catching him dealing drugs. Natalie and Jared elope. Jessica and Brody steal some romantic time together. Powell puts the next phase of his macabre plan in motion by holding Todd, Blair, Marty and Tea captive in the fraternity house room where he and Todd raped Marty. Powell torments his hostages while proclaiming he's going to have one of the women kill Todd. Marcie feels the need to be at the cemetery during Hope's exhumation. Langston and Markko tenderly make love for the first time.

May 18, 2009 to May 22, 2009: Locked in the room with Todd, Marty's memories start to come flooding back. After suffering through the traumatic memories of the night she was raped, Marty has a breakthrough and starts to remember the good things such as falling in love with Patrick and giving birth to Cole. Blair and Tea's lives are in jeopardy when Powell locks them in the boiler room at the fraternity house. Rebecca kidnaps Chloe from Llanfair and takes her to Powell. Powell reveals the truth about Chloe to Todd and Marty, who are disbelieving at first but then come to believe that the baby really is their granddaughter. Powell explains to Todd how he's going to use the baby to make him pay for ruining his life. After Jessica is told her baby died, Bess emerges and runs off with Chloe. As they succumb to the gas leaking into the room, Tea and Blair both admit that Todd is the love of their lives. They lose consciousness before Tea can reveal the secret she's been keeping. John finds them near death and carries Blair out of the gas-filled room first. Seriously injured in the building collapse, Tea is rushed to the hospital.

May 25, 2009 to May 29, 2009: Bess fights letting Jessica come out when she sees that Brody is calling again and throws the phone out the car window. Tess emerges and tries to talk sense into Bess, pointing out that Bess can't raise a baby on her own. Brody is determined to find Jessica and bring her home. Bess, posing as Jessica, arrives at the home of Nash's parents, Phil and Cindy Brennan. Bess thinks everything's working out when Phil and Cindy invite her and Chloe to stay for a few days. Nora reluctantly admits to Bo that she and Clint are engaged. Stacy gives into Kyle's blackmail and pays his bail. Stan drops in on Rex, who remains skeptical of Stan's claim that Stacy stole money from him before she left Las Vegas. Blair reaches out to Todd at the hospital. Todd learns Tea survived the surgery. Tea reminds Blair how they both admitted that Todd was the love of their lives, but Blair denies having any memory of ever saying any such thing. It's Tea's turn to feign ignorance when Blair brings up the secret Tea said she wanted to share. Blair and Tea agree that anything they said in the boiler room will stay just between them. Todd suggests that Tea recuperate at his place when she gets out of the hospital. John and Marty share a passionate kiss but mutually agree the time isn't right for them to make love. Dorian shocks Langston and Markko when she reveals how Lola tampered with their condoms and confessed to killing her mother. While Blair, Todd and Marty fill Cole and Starr in on the details of the baby switch, John delivers the whole story to Michael and Marcie.

June 1, 2009 to June 5, 2009: Bess finds the police closing in as she attempts to flee with Hope. Pretending to be Jean, Viki pleads with Bess to look at the situation logically and realize that Jessica needs to face the truth. Viki's love and compassion reaches Jessica, who begins to face the realization that her baby is dead. With Viki's love and support, Jessica remembers everything about the night she gave birth. Viki's and Clint's hearts break as they watch Jessica say her goodbye to Chloe. Viki hands the baby over to Todd and Blair. Brody finds an utterly devastated Jessica in the nursery. Starr tells Todd that she's stopped hating him. A calculating Stacy hands the money over to Stan, but not before she has him punch her in the face so as to gain Rex's sympathies when he sees her bruises. Schuyler and Gigi's plan to expose Stacy's lies hit a snag when they discover her blood sample missing. Rachel questions Nora's motives for accepting Clint's proposal. Cristian and Layla agree to take on Fish as their third roommate, but it might not be smooth sailing for the threesome. Destiny is privately happy to be able to spend more time with Matthew while she helps him study.

June 8, 2009 to June 12, 2009: Todd and Blair bring Hope home to Starr and Cole. Cole is clearly affected when he holds his daughter for the first time. Starr signs the papers legalizing the adoption and hands her baby over to Marcie. Marcie is decides Hope should be with her birth mother. Jessica's consumed with guilt as she blames herself for her baby's death, but Brody assures her she's strong enough to face anything. Brody declares his love for Jessica, who feels as though she doesn't deserve it. Brody tells Jessica there's no way she can make him stop loving her and takes her in his arms when she breaks down in sobs. Charlie surprises Viki with a marriage proposal. Clint catches Nora off guard with his desire to get married sooner rather than later. Marty lets John know exactly how she feels about him, making it clear she'd like to pick up where they left off before her accident. John admits to Blair that he wants to try and pursue something with Marty. John tells Blair they can be married in name only. Tea moves into Todd's to recuperate but decides to stay in the guest room, explaining she can't share his bed again until she feels like she's really the woman he wants to be with. Dorian is hurt and angry when Ray announces he's leaving Llanview for good.

June 15, 2009 to June 19, 2009: Marcie and Starr have a heart-to-heart talk, with Marcie telling Starr she sees how much she's matured since Hope's birth and can tell she's ready to be a mother to her own daughter. A spiteful Asher tempts Cole with pills. Although tempted to find a temporary escape, Cole comes to his senses and decides to throw the pills into the water just as a cop approaches him. Cole faces serious trouble when he's arrested for drug possession even though he was in the process of throwing the pills away. A drunken Dorian makes a disaster of the party Langston throws to celebrate Markko's graduation. Markko's conservative parents are horrified when Dorian reveals Markko and Langston slept together on prom night and forbid their son to have any contact with Langston. The judge rules that Todd and Blair will both retain custody of the kids but decides that everyone must live together under one roof. Michael and Marcie decide to move to Seattle to start a fresh life. Bo advises Rex to take things slow with Stacy after noticing their growing closeness. Schuyler later tells Gigi he has proof that Stacy didn't save Shane's life. Gigi realizes she can't expose Stacy's lies until she discovers who Shane's bone marrow donor really is. Layla agrees to go on a date with Fish.

June 22, 2009 to June 26, 2009: Starr and Cole don't know what to expect when Todd walks in to witness Cole's marriage proposal. Todd surprises both Starr and Cole when he doesn't go ballistic, going so far as agreeing to give his consent for them to get married even after learning about Cole's arrest and upcoming jail sentence. Blair plays into Todd's hands when she's hesitant to consent to Starr marrying Cole. Tea is privately disappointed when Todd agrees to move to La Boulaie with Blair and the kids. Gigi confronts Roxy after Schuyler convinces her that Roxy knows more than she's saying about Stacy. Roxy keeps her secret but clearly feels guilty. Clint tells Bo and Nora that he found a doctor who thinks he might be able to help Matthew walk again. Shaun talks to Rachel about his brother Greg, the surgeon who turned his back on their family. Fish suggests that Layla apply for a job at the police station. Rex is vaguely troubled after he and Stacy make love as he starts realizing that Kyle is blackmailing her. Natalie and Jared demand that Roxy reveal the identity of Shane's bone-marrow donor.

June 29, 2009 to July 3, 2009: Gayle Collins, the nurse from the clinic, confronts Roxy and snatches the bag of blood she'd been saving in case Shane has a relapse. John tells Bo he'll return to the police force under the condition that Bo arranges for Cole to go undercover to bust the drug ring in Llanview instead of going to prison. Todd insists he has real feelings for Tea but isn't able to put those feelings into words. Despite their sparring, Todd and Tea fall into bed together. Dorian has her work cut out for her when she tries to convince Viki, Charlie, Moe and Shaun to attend the dinner party she's throwing in order to try and repair the damage she caused for Langston with Markko's parents. Meanwhile, Markko has his hands full convincing his parents to attend Dorian's dinner. Jessica encourages Brody to apply to the police academy.

July 6, 2009 to July 10, 2009: John pleads his case to Judge Runyon, who finally agrees to let him use Cole to try and bust the drug ring in Llanview. Starr and Cole announce that they aren't getting married but are still very much a couple and will raise Hope together. Natalie apologizes to Jessica for having misjudged Brody. Bo encourages Brody to apply to the police academy. Rex lays out his plan to Gigi, explaining they'll tell Stacy that Shane had a relapse and then follow her when she goes to retrieve the stem cells she squirreled away. Rex lies to Gigi, telling her he and Stacy didn't sleep together. Bo and Nora support Matthew as he struggles through his physical therapy. Matthew becomes very upset that his parents won't agree to the dangerous surgery that could make him able to walk. When Mr. Rivera questions Markko, he stands up to his father as he makes it perfectly clear he has no intention of staying away from Langston and even threatens to go up to her bedroom and have sex with her. Markko is tossed out of his house. At the Palace, Fish becomes uncomfortable when Layla points out that the waiter was flirting with him.

July 13, 2009 to July 17, 2009: Rachel has reservations about Cole going undercover but agrees to help out. John tells Marty he'd like to pick up where they left off the night Cole was arrested and they come together in a kiss. Schuyler is troubled when he realizes Rex lied to Gigi about sleeping with Stacy. Brody and Jessica get the good news that he's been accepted to the police academy. Rex, Gigi, Shane and a visiting Michael put on a good show for Stacy. When Michael announces that Shane has suffered a relapse, Rex lures Stacy into the trap by imploring her to save Shane's life again. Jessica apologizes to an understanding Starr and Cole for all the anguish she caused them. Jessica can't bring herself to hold Hope when Starr offers to let her do so. Tea rips into Todd when she catches him having sex with Blair. Todd tries to downplay his indiscretion, but Tea won't be mollified. Todd refuses to let Tea walk out of his life without a fight. Matthew remains angry with Bo and Nora over their refusal to allow Greg to operate on him. Clint and Bo end up getting into a major argument ostensibly about Matthew, but Clint realizes they're really fighting about his relationship with Nora. Marty confronts Todd, telling him he's ruined her for all other men, as she's too afraid to love someone. Tea goes to the firing range to try and take out some of her frustrations by shooting at a target of Todd.

July 20, 2009 to July 24, 2009: Stacy warns Gigi that the competition for Rex is just beginning. Gigi, having been pushed too far, attacks Stacy. Stacy ends up falling down the stairs after lunging at Gigi. Rex angrily demands answers from Roxy. Gigi races to get help for Stacy, interrupting Roxy as she's on the verge of telling Rex the truth about his father. Gigi's relieved to learn that Stacy is going to be OK. A doctor gives a delighted Stacy the unexpected news that she's pregnant. Rex continues to lie to Gigi, claiming he never slept with Stacy. Stacey tells Gigi and Rex she is having his baby. Kyle catches Cristian with the letter Fish left for him. Fish overreacts when Layla asks him if he's gay. Kyle is clearly miserable as he thinks about Fish. Starr asks Cole to spend the night with her before he starts his undercover work. They make love for the first time since the night Hope was conceived. Langston tries to bolster a heartbroken Markko after his father disowns him, saying he's no longer welcome at home. Bo and Nora are confident that Matthew doesn't stand a chance with his lawsuit, but he takes the wind out of their sails when he informs them Tea will be acting as his lawyer. Tea thinks Todd's lost his mind when he gives her a key to La Boulaie and asks her to move in with him, Blair and the kids.

Hall of Fame: Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

2009 Soap Opera Hall of Fame Inductee

• Ben Lee, The Edge of Night
• Ed Hall, One Life To Live
• Director, One Life To Live

The first African American to win a Daytime Emmy, Albert Cornelius "Al" Freeman, Jr. was born March 21, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas. His father was Albert Cornelius Sr., who was a jazz pianist and actor. His mother was the former Lottie Brisette. He was married Sevara E. Clemon on January 8, 1960; they separated, c. 1986.Freeman fell into acting while studying pre-law at Los Angeles City College, where he won the Outstanding Drama Student award in 1957.

After a stint in the Air Force after graduation, Freeman began his celebrated career in theater, film and television with a series of plays on Broadway. In 1962, he starred in Tiger Tiger Burning Bright with Ellen Holly, his future co-star on One Life To Live. The rest of the cast of the play reads like a Who's Who of African American actors: Claudia McNeil, Cicely Tyson, Diana Sands, Roscoe Lee Browne, Alvin Ailey, and Billy Dee Williams. Two years later he was acclaimed for his roles in Blues for Mr. Charlie and LeRoi Jone's Slave.

It was another LeRoi Jones play, the highly controversial Dutchman, that made Freeman one of the most sought after black actors in the country. He went on to star in the film version of Dutchman in 1967, and then found other movie work in The Detective, Finian's Rainbow, and A Fable, a film version of Slave that Freeman directed and starred in. Television work followed as the actor guested on The Defenders, The FBI, and the TV movie My Sweet Charlie for which he earned an Emmy nomination acting opposite Patty Duke.

In 1965, he took his first role on in daytime TV on The Edge of Night as Ben Lee, an assistant district attorney in the town of Monticello. The part was a small role. In 1972, he began to make periodic appearances on One Life To Live as Lieutenant Ed Hall, a police officer who eventually wooed and married Carla Gray, portrayed by Ellen Holly. By the mid 1970s, Freeman was a regular on the soap, while continuing to work in theater and primetime television in such shows as Maude and Kojak. He left One Life To Live briefly to appear in the network's controversial sitcom Hot L Baltimore. During that period, "Ed" was played by another actor, Arthur Pendleton. He was also a director of One Life to Live for several episodes, and was one of the first, if not the first, African-Americans who directed a soap opera. In 1979, he won a Daytime Emmy award as best lead actor, the first African-American actor to be so honored. The same year he received critical acclaim for portraying Malcolm X in the primetime mini-series, Roots: The Next Generation.

Two years later, he made a triumphant return to Broadway starring in an all-black version of Long Day's Journey into Night. At One Life To Live his work became less demanding when his co-star Ellen Holly took a two year hiatus from the series. Freeman still appeared often but had a much less demanding schedule. In 1983, he was nominated once again by his daytime peers; this time for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He left One Life To Live in 1985, but came back for short recurring runs in 1988 and 2000. He has continued to work on the stage, in film and on television, getting Oscar buzz for his supporting role in the 1992 film, Malcolm X. He has made guest appearances on several primetime TV series such as The Cosby Show, Law & Order, and Homicide: Life on the Street. He currently teaches acting as a professor at Howard University, located in Washington DC.