It's New Years Eve in Springfield.... Towers: The Lewises are hosting a huge party. A big announcement is about to be made. Shayne kisses Rocky, "Are you excited?" Rocky nods, "Yeah I think your family is going to have a big year in 2009 and I'm glad to be a part of it." Shayne grins, "I'm going to be working a lot but I'll be earning a lot of money for the baby." Rocky smiles, "I can't believe that 2009 is the year we become parents. It's so hard to believe." Shayne hears his family call
Lyla's still reeling from the revalation that Craig is alive. Overcome with happiness, she's soon brought back to reality once Margo explains that he's wanted for kidnapping. Since Craig was never technically in control of whether or not people thought he was dead, he can escape the fraud charges. But he's had Cabot for months and she's sure Rosanna will file charges. Later, Lyla tells Craig that he might be a wanted man before long. Still not giving up on getting Cabot back, Craig decides to hi
While Emma prepares for the traditional Snyder Christmas, Brad makes his excuses and tries to duck out of the festivities. Emma takes him aside and tells him he needs his family right now. Brad tells her he'd rather be alone, where people don't know or care what a fool Katie made of him. Emma hugs him and gives him her blessing. But she asks one favor---taking Jack's presents for the kids to Carly's house.
Barbara turns the corner at the cemetary, toting a bouquet of flowers to put on Jennife
"2009 will be a gigantic year for LIS, it has so much ghoing on...December 08 was only the beginning." Tara Smith previews
Marlena's Death:"The aftermath continues to play out...Sami is the town bad girl, she's reformed in recent years, but combined with her past and the craziness of Stan, the law won't be easily convinced. It would almost be ridiculous for her not to be charged. There have been a few cases with Sami like this before, the murder of Franco Kelly and when Kate and Eugenia set h
Christmas continues in Springfield.... Company: The Coopers all stare in shock. Marina stands with Shayne and Rocky. Marina nods, "It's true. I'm giving my child to Shayne and Rocky to raise." Buzz shakes his head, "I.... I don't understand. This is a pretty big decision. When did all of this happen?" Shayne smiles, "After the ceremony. That's what Marina was upset about. Then Rocky and I decided to take the big step and raise this child as our own." Marina looks at them, "And I am so gra
Rosanna stands back, cradling Cabot's eyes from watching Craig point his gun at Paul. Craig asks how he knows James hasn't sent his son Paul to do his dirty work for him. Paul matter-of-factly responds that James is dead. Craig scoffs at Paul's claim, citing that it wouldn't be the first time the old man has played possum only to return once more. Rosanna dangles a fantasy of them being a family again like they used to be in front of Craig and he drops the gun. Paul doesn't want to risk it and t
Carly goes to work at WOAK, to find the station buzzing about Katie's miscarriage, the hastily cancelation of Oakdale Now's Christmas shows, and the rumors of a divorce for the co-hosts. Instead of feeling victorious, it leaves her feeling sick to her stomach. Heading home early for the day, Carly spies Brad sitting alone....and drunk in the parking lot. He stumbles to her, apologizing for getting her in trouble with "Brother Jack" when all she was trying to do was tell him the truth about Katie
Block's World Turns Again
Hunt Block makes his return to the daytime genre when he reprises the popular role of Craig Montgomery, starting December 19, 2008. Just in time for Christmas, Craig returns to the scene when Paul and Rosanna stumble upon him in Kansas City.
"I was approached a few months ago and they told me 'We killed off Craig back when we first started the show, but we're interested in resurrecting him and we think the time is right for you to come back' ", says Block. "I was
Westwood Park, Dondre's House
Dondre walks through his front door and calls out for Lauren. She walks out from the bedroom.
Lauren
"Is your brother ok?"
Dre
"He good…. How are you?"
Lauren
"I'm ok. As well as to be expected for the situation I am in."
Dre
"I talked to my brother and he will look after you. So you won't have to worry about the baby."
Laruen
"I really need to know who's child this is,. Kevin's or Chris's."
Dre
'My bro can find out for you. Li
Episode#277: Stefano and Vivian’s Deed
-At the Horton House, Maggie, Laura, Abe, Jeremy, Robin, Nick, Abby, and Mike are all there putting the Christmas tree up to get ready for the Annual Ornament Hanging on Christmas Eve. Jeremy tries to avoid Mike, and both Laura and Maggie sigh as they see him staying away from his father. Laura pulls Maggie aside and tells her that this has to stop!
-Outside the Spears Mansion, Greta is coming out of a secret entrance and walks out to the sidewalk, an
Christmas is celebrated in Springfield... Bauer Home: Robbie and Hope run into the living room. Hope shouts, "Santa was here! He was here!" Michelle walks downstairs, "Hey babies. Oh look at all of your gifts." Robbie walks his sister to the tree. The two start looking through the presents. Ed walks down and hugs Michelle, "Merry Christmas my daughter." She smiles, "Merry Christmas Daddy." Rick and Mindy come over. Rick walks to his father and sister, "Merry Christmas guys." Mindy walks ov
At home, Katie paces back and forth in her bedroom. Lyla tries to reassure her; seeing the way Brad supported her has convinced Lyla he's a good husband. Katie's glad her mother finally sees through his rough exterior, but it's not Brad Katie's worried about---it's Carly's next move. Lyla tells her not to borrow trouble, Brad obviously doesn't believe anything Carly says. And there's no reason he should start now. Once a little time has passed, she and Brad can start planning their family for re
Decisions are made in Springfield....... Beacon: Gus walks into his room. He has bandages on his shoulder He was offered to stay with Natalia and Alan. Also an offer from Harley, and from Buzz. But he refuses. Gus walks over to the bed and lays down. There is a knock at the door. Gus shouts, "Who is it?" Olivia opens, "The owner of this hotel. I just wanted to see how you were doing?" Gus sighs, "I didn't expect to see you here." She looks at him, "Well as I said this is my hotel." He turns
Episode#276: The Taxi
-Greta comes to visit Jan and Nicole, and sees Jan trying to figure out a way to escape. Greta laughs and says how cute, and tells Jan to just give it up, she’s not getting out of here. Nicolee asks Greta if they have to be in there can she at least go away, and Greta responds that there’d be no fun if she did, and she just thought she’d tell them how their loved ones are!
-Lucas walks around the kitchen of the Spears Mansion, and says he still can’t believe that Jan
Brad mumbles to Carly that Katie never went to a conference. Raising an eyebrow, amused at how easily he can be fooled, Carly tells him to check with Kim if he wishes, but his wife was in Chicago. Later, Brad approaches Kim and asks if Katie went to Chicago. She tells him yes and Brad decides there's only one more thing to do: call Cricket. After learning from Cricket over the phone that Katie never came by, Brad is stunned. He eyes the expense report that Carly handed him and starts reading off
Rosanna arrives at Fairwinds and asks the maid to let her speak with Paul. Paul isn't pleased to see her and tells her that he realizes now he was coming on too strong; he should have never used the search for Cabot to get her closer. Rosanna stops him and tells him that Meg approached her and she never realized just how much her hostility towards Meg had rubbed off towards Paul and she's sorry. Paul's touched and Rosanna extends an olive branch by asking him to accompany her to Kansas on a new
STEAM Interview
Q: Now ML, with Season 3 launching we've seen ALOT of changes. Some cuts, some arrivals, some recasts, and shifts in many if not all of the stories. Do you think this is for the better, and how do you feel about everything going on?
Yes it has been a lot of cast changes on S.T.E.A.M. And I know it's hard for the readers to accept all of them at one time because that's when they all happened. I wanted to do them at one time to get them out the way. A few roles were re-caste
Episode#275: Elvis’s Next Move
-Down in the Secret Room beneath the Spears Mansion, Jan and Nicole continue to try to withstand living together. Jan paces and says that they have to get out of here soon, because she’s engaged and Lucas is going to wonder what happened to her. Nicole just brushes it off, and Jan angrily tells her to listen, and that she is going to get out of here no matter what it takes!
-Sami rushes into her room at the Salem Inn, and she says this is perfect, she’ll be a
Colin thanks Gwen for coming as Luke, Alison, and Jade all stare on with disgust. Colin eventually provokes Luke into a fight and Aaron, defending his little brother, punches Colin out cold. Gwen's horrified and as people start coming in for the party, they all stare at Aaron as the bad guy. Aaron gets heated and leaves with Alison chasing after him. Casey sees it all and manages to pry Gwen away from Colin. He convinces her to not let Colin's insistence in going home ruin her night of fun. Coli
Shocking decisions in Springfield..... Marina's House: Shayne and Marina sit in the living room. Marina smiles, "Thanks for staying here last night." He nods, "No problem." The doorbell rings. Marina answers, "Hey Rocky." Rocky walks in, "So I heard Shayne stayed with you. Hope he didn't get on your nerves." She shakes her head, "No. He was great. I just have been really emotional lately." Rocky walks over and hugs Shayne, "I'm so sorry about our date last night. I lost track of time and..
Surprising actions are taken in Springfield..... Gardens: Everyone has put on coats. Buzz walks over to Reva, "Hey." She sighs, "Oh Buzz. This is just so hard to watch. Have you been able to get a hold of Rocky?" Buzz shakes his head, "He's not picking up. I knew this surprise thing was gonna be difficult." Reva nods, "Oh I know! I just hoped I would be wrong." Buzz sighs, "Well I was supposed to be at Company but Lucy went for me. I don't know what's going on." They turn and see Josh with
Barbara thanks Noah for bringing Carrie back to the office last night after she spotted them cavorting at Yo's. Noah tells her that he thinks this is a bad mistake. Sensing his frustration, Barbara recalls that she has a business meeting out of town and would feel better if a man were at the house to watch over Carrie; and since both of her sons are pre-occupied with their own problems, Noah seems like the perfect guy for the job. Noah reluctantly agrees, only accepting at the prospect of having
Will approaches Jade and asks to speak with her alone. Finally, away from the crowd, Will apologizes for the way things went south between them. He knows that deep down, Jade has a good heart. Jade thanks him and asks what brought this all about. Seeing Carrie out of the corner of her eye, Jade hints that he doesn't have to mend bridges with her; she deliberately ruined his relationship with Gwen just to get what she wanted. They agree to leave the past where it belongs and move on. Later, Carri
