March 22, 2006

Jack awakens to an empty house and finds a picture of himself and Hal on the desk. Attached to the picture is a note written by Carly saying that he really should come. Much to her surprise, Carly spots Jack at the hospital and thanks him for coming, saying that Hal would appreciate him being there. As everyone gathers in the hospital waiting room, Bob comes in and says though Hal is stabilized, he's got several factors working against him.

Maddie calls Heath over to the house. Thinking Maddie has finally come to her senses, he dresses very nicely and sprays on tons of cologne. When he arrives, however, he is shocked to find Luke there, also. Maddie begins to have a heart to heart with Heath, but before Maddie can say a word, Heath punches Luke in the jaw leading to an all-out scuffle.

Meg begins to apologize to Dusty for what obviously happened between them, but Dusty refuses to let Meg apologize for him. He tells Meg that he's always loved her since childhood. He thought he had found love with Lucy...until Meg arrived back in town. Afeter the whole baby switch fiasco, he was so blind with rage that he confused taking care of Jen and loving Jen. Meg is blown away at Dusty's profession of love and the two make love once more..now, fully concious.

James and Barbara arrive at Paul's penthouse. Though sickened to see James, Paul is happy to nkow that his mother is also free. James reminds Paul that he in only out on bail..he's not off the hook just yet. James explains to his son that if he wants the charges dismissed against him...then he'll have to do just one more tiny little thing...be the best man at James and Barbara's wedding.