Varied Lives (formerly Novi) will be returning from hiatus to gear up for an extended length Thanksgiving episode.

"As soaps have traditionally had holiday episodes, I've decided to do one for Varied Lives and really use it to advance some of the storylines further and introduce the next elements. The timeline will be moving forward just a bit to adjust for the hiatus and the lack of episodes I posted, but everything will be in order in terms of continuity and story consistency, all your favorite plots will still make sense."

The head writer also spilled these tidbits:

Anna's traditional family Thanksgiving celebration will get quite a surprise and some of the McGregors will not be happy about it.

As long promised, the rest of the Phelps Family will be introduced, on Wednesday the 26th. John's daughter, Teri comes to town for the holiday, but she has a surprise connection to some already in town.

The holiday doesn't make Leigh and Norm take a break from their scheme, look for them to put the final element of their plan against Edmund in place. What happens will really advance this storyline in a big way.

Plus, there are a couple of other surprises, but you'll have to wait and read. "Readers will not be disappointed" said the Head Writer.

Casting News:

Varied Lives will have a special guest star on Nov. 26, 27 and 28th.