OLTL: Tess' Secret

[Daphne]

Sorry if this topic has been beaten to death.

Does anyone know what Tess' secret is, and the reason why she was created? I had assumed that Tess came to be when Jessica was sexually molested, but Tess kinda indicated to Niki that it wasn't that. So then I thought that maybe Jessica saw something traumatic (like observing her mother having sex with other men). But now I'm thinking Jessica was molested--which, while a truly bad thing to occur, is incredibly predictable.

ABC is showing a promo of Viki/Clint watching a tape that *supposedly* reveals what happened to Jessica. The tape shows Jessica sitting on a bed (I think this took place at that AC bar). The way the promo was edited, it appeared that after witnessing the tape, Viki is seen crying and falling to her knees. I had wondered if Niki prostituted Jessica--but Niki appears not to know anything about Tess' abuse. Could it be another alter? What could be so traumatic that would cause Jessica to split if it wasn't sexual abuse? Did Jessica kill someone?

The secret is supposed to be revealed next week, but I'm tired of waiting Does anyone have the scoop? Or a REALLY good theory?

[tina m]

I have NO idea. I thought the secret was to be revealed in May when Tess/Jess gives birth, but I guess they bumped it up. I think it has something to do with Tess being sexually molested, but it would be obvious with the old clip we've seen over and over with the man holding Jessica's hand and taking her somewhere. I'm interesting to see what it is, and also who's the father. This story is so great, I wish they would just speed it up a little bit.

[Ryan]

You know what.....I can see Higley completely ruining Jessica by saying that Tess isn't the alter, it's Jessica. I love Tess, but I'd prefer if Jessica had traits of Tess when they merge back.

[AgnesEckhart]

I'm pretty sure that's it. Likely Esensten & Brown pitched the story before they left since its basically the same premise as the Jocelyn story they did on The City.

[Ryan]

What do you mean Agnes? With the DID storyline or the "secret"

[cityfan01]

I think what she means is the fact that on The City, Jocelyn Roberts Brown's father was her first "pimp". As a little girl, he would bring her to a meeting with other fathers and their daughters, and they would "trade".

Michael

[Ryan]

awwww, that is so sad

[SteveFrame]

I've been seeing the same thing happening too. They play up too much how she and Nash don't want the secret found because they don't want Tess gone. Of all the times that I remember Nikki getting involved with another man, the man never stood in the way of Vicki getting better. Of course those were different writers, but I think they are hurting the character of Nash by making him get involved in Tess's schemes to keep the secret hidden. He should want her to be better. I mean this is a mental illness. I think it is just very careless of them to play the story that way.

But on the point I am afraid that we want see Jessica much at all. Already Tess gets more airtime and they never did that with Vicki/Nicki - Vicki was always kept at the forefront of things.

[MarlandRulez]

It would be a very bold move on OLTL's part o say the little girl was sexually molested. Finally some REAL drama.

[dragonflies]

I have a sick feeling that's where they're going with this, that Jessica was molested by Niki. I hope not, this will kill Viki

[cal3]

The new medianet pictures show Tess trying to kill Norman. It tooks like a complete replay of when one of Viki's alters smothered Victor with a pillow in his hospital bed. I'd guess Norman is the one who abused Jessica. Problem of course is Niki is also an accomplice by the way they've told the story.

[DrewH]

I don't think it's going to be Niki that molested Jessica. Why would Tess be anywhere near her if that were true. It looks like they're moving more towards Jessica being forced to do child pornography. This could explain why Tess doesn't want anyone to know the secret. She doesn't want anyone seeing the video because it's so traumatic. If this were true, I wouldn't be disappointed.

[SteveFrame]

They keep saying this is much worse that what happened to Vicki - at least that was one take on it in an interview with Higley. Even porn I don't see as any worse. After all the hype and the long wait, it has better be so shocking and not some overused plot. I mean the child porn thing was used on Days with Nicole by her step-dad. I want it to really be good and truly shock us since we were told it is supposed to be worse.

[OneLife Fan]

Jess/Tess was sexually abused. We will find out next week.

[chrishntr]

I think Jess was part of a child pornography ring and that is what Viki and Clint are going to see on the tape, their daughter being sexually molested and maybe someone taking naked pictures of Jess/Tess. And to have it come full circle I think they need to bring Victor into this history. Okay, he was suppose to be dead but now we know he wasn't (due to the take my grandaughters heart story). Victor being the abuser of Viki and her daugher...