So will there be any explanation as to why they changed her name?

I guess Cara is just short for Carolyn.

I think that the other Carolyn might have been at least a little bit closer to Jake's age than Lindsay's Cara will be. But it might end up working out okay with Lindsay in the role. I think this good make for a good story too. Especially if Cara is still in love with Jake and may want him back. We might end up with a triangle with Jake, Amanda and Cara.

Here is a pic of the last actress to play Carolyn (Amanda Hall Rogers) I think her Carolyn was around for only like a day, when the character was last on the show.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119486/

Oh wow, did you all see who her dad is?

I guess Cara is just short for Carolyn.

that would be correct. She didnt change her name; its a nickname. Better question is why the writers decided that would be better.

that would be correct. She didnt change her name; its a nickname. Better question is why the writers decided that would be better.

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Jake: Carolyn, it's totally me! Knock knock, who's there?

Carolyn: I was with Zach at Blondie's!

Jake: Nononono. The answer is...

Carolyn: Go Redwings!

Jake: This is where I make you go ha ha hee hee.

Carolyn: Where are Babe and Jamie?!?

Jake: How do you even know them?

Carolyn: They're the stars of this show!!! Get them back now!

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Bitch has no lips.