One Life to Live - Season 35

35x58 - Ep. #8765

October 17, 2002

Blair walks into the family room, seeing Todd sitting on the couch. She starts stammering ""I thought I would never see you again."" Todd replies, ""I hate to be the one to break the bad new to you Blair, I'm back."" Blair states the obvious, ""I can see your back."" Todd is getting irritated because she isn't being as welcoming as he had imagined. He comments on how surprised he is the she doesn't have anything to say to him. Blair lets him know she does have something to say ""Go to Hell!"" She informs him that the divorce is final and wants to know what it is exactly he wants. They go round and round about how Todd manipulated Starr and got Blair to sign the papers dropping all charges against him. He tells her where he has been, and she retorts ""The last I knew you were trying to kidnap my children in Hawaii."" He tells her that all that kept him going was getting back to Jack and Starr. She yells at him, telling him that she doesn't believe him because he doesn't have a heart. Blair admits

35x59 - Ep. #8766

October 18, 2002

Al tells Jen that he thinks that she wants him out of her life because she is pregnant. Jen says that is a crazy idea and that if he doesn't leave she will call the police and tell them about the fire. He then tells her that she shouldn't be talking to the father of her baby like that. Jen tells Al that he is crazier than she thought and that he is stalking her. Al demands Jen to tell him the truth about who the father of her baby is. Jen persists in telling Al that she isn't pregnant. Al tells Jen that he heard Carlotta talking on the phone about pregnancy to someone. When Al asked Carlotta who she was talking to, she said Keri, but Al pressed *69 and it led him to Jen's voicemail. Jen admits that she is pregnant, but that it is Cristian's baby and that she was already pregnant when she made love to Al. Al tells Jen that he will find out who the real father is by asking her doctor. Cris asks the receptionist at the hospital if Jen left. Jen's doctor comes out and tells him that she al

35x60 - Ep. #8767

October 21, 2002

Jessica and Natalie are stunned to learn they are sisters. Viki is equally shocked over the fact she gave birth to twins. Bo begins an investigation to get answers for Viki. Jen is surprised to learn she is in her second trimester of pregnancy and begins to believe she is carrying Cristian's baby. Dr. Conklin's assistant, Marcie confesses to Jen that she changed the due date in Jen's file because she thought that is what Jen would want. Al believes Cristian is the father of Jen's baby. Troy panics when Lindsay accuses him of once being married. After making Troy squirm, Lindsay claims she confused him with Colin. Lindsay denies Sam's accusation that she ran Nora off the road the night Nora nearly drowned. Asa suggests Rae give him a divorce in order to make amends with Viki. Rae has no intention of divorcing Asa.

35x61 - Ep. #8768

October 22, 2002

Viki calls Clint to tell him the news that Jessica and Natalie are both their biological daughters: fraternal twins. But she's interrupted and stunned by the long-missing Todd at her door. Todd briskly dismisses his legal problems as being ""taken care of"" and then asks Viki to help him see his children. He concocts a plan, which she turns down flat. Todd reminds her that she was fine with his illicit activities previously when she was drinking a beer in the ""sunny"" room. Viki then realizes that it was Niki who was fine with it. Todd is surprised that Viki's D.I.D. returned. Viki explains why: Both Jessica and Natalie are her biological twins and Niki knew it. Todd correlates he can understand why Blair would want to keep him from his children but asks Viki, ""Why would anybody want to take one of your kids?"" Todd continues to solicit his sister's help to see his kids, but Viki will not even entertain the idea. She is skeptical about his deserted island story and points out all the holes

35x62 - Ep. #8769

October 23, 2002

At the quarry, Jess and Natalie share their amazement at learning they are twins. They discuss who might have wanted to play with their lives. Nat realizes that Jess went after Roxy because of her. They apologize for their hurtful treatment of each other in the past and Nat is able to make Jess believe that she and Seth did not sleep together. She tells her that she and Cris are unable to be together because of Jen's pregnancy and she also suggests that Jess give Seth another chance. Nat has something to take care of but once she goes, Seth arrives looking for Jess. Jess fills him in on her new found relation to Natalie while he insists that he went to Michigan to help her, not to check up on Rex. He just knew something was wrong and wanted her happy. Jess concedes that she knows he didn't sleep with Nat and confesses that she loves and trusts him. Michael Lazarus reads up on the latest newspaper articles involving the baby switch and Natalie's return to Llanview. When he is handed mor

35x63 - Ep. #8770

October 24, 2002

Natalie is looking at a cake with ""Congratulations Jen"" on it. Rex walks in and asks how weird it was to find out that she and Jessica were twins. Jessica, who arrives just in time to hear his comment, wants to know who told him! The doorbell rings and Natalie goes to answer it. Rex explains how he found out and that he tried to talk to her earlier but she was sleeping. Jessica admits that she wasn't sleeping when he knocked on her door, she just didn't want to talk to him. Al is at Max's and tells him that Jen is pregnant. Max starts to ask if it is his, but even before he can finish his statement, Al cuts him off and says no. He tells his father that he was so sure it was his child but the medical reports confirmed the due date. He then begins having wishful thinking about him, Jen and the baby being one big happy family. Jen and Lindsay arrive at Llanfair, commenting on the fact that the mansion is decorated just for her, Jen thanks Natalie. She then hands her a form and practically

35x64 - Ep. #8771

October 25, 2002

Todd shows up at Llanfair and Jessica answers the door. He tells her that Jack should see his father, but Jessica says that Blair has a restraining order against him for a good reason. Todd then reminisces about last year when Jack was born, but still thinks that he is a good father. Today is Jack's birthday and as Blair is holding him, she remembers what happened to her exactly a year ago. Blair then promises Jack that she will never let him go again. Sam walks in on them and Blair tells him that she wants a quiet birthday for Jack. Starr overhears them talking. Starr calls Todd and asks him if he would like to see Jack. Star then drops Jack's cake on the floor and blames it on the nanny, telling her that she should go to the bakery and buy another cake. Blair and Sam walk downstairs and ask Starr if she's ok. She agrees that everything is ok and runs upstairs where she meets Todd. Todd leans over Jack's crib and tells him that if he gets caught, he would be arrested. Todd then rea

35x65 - Ep. #8772

October 28, 2002

Cristian takes a swing at Al as Al continues to badmouth Natalie. Al then accuses Cristian of being in love with Natalie since he is defending her. Jen asks Natalie if she is in love with Cristian. Natalie cannot deny it, and admits to Jen she is in love with Cris. Lindsay rushes to comfort Jen. Viki is baffled by Allison's comment, ""Ask Mitch."" Viki wonders if Allison realizes Mitch Laurence is dead. Allison has a flashback of Mitch telling her she would understand everything, all in good time. Viki tells Bo she doesn't believe Allison knew she was having twins. She didn't even know. Bo asks if Mitch could have known. Todd apologizes to baby Jack for screwing up as Blair listens in. Blair tells Todd she heard everything he said. Todd asks Blair if they can work things out. Blair wonders what he means by that. Roxy presses Max to admit why he bailed her out. Roxy thought he would be ready with divorce papers. Max tells Roxy he appreciated her giving him the tapes from Luna. Blair knows

35x66 - Ep. #8773

September 29, 2002

Roxy ravenously mauls Max on the couch, sending him cascading onto the floor in protest. Roxy tells Max that Luna has helped her, through the videotapes, to realize she should hang in there for their love. A desperate Max tells her to ""hose herself down,"" and escapes from the Mill House. Lindsay's ""package"" is ""delivered as instructed."" At her gallery, she has a flashback of Troy's African amulet when they were together. Meanwhile, at his loft, Troy receives an exact duplicate of the amulet, which he'd thrown away. He has a flashback of Africa. Emily arrives at his loft and asks about the amulet in his hand. He explains to her that he just received it with a cryptic note. Troy is convinced that Lindsay must know something about Joanna. As he tries to leave to confront Lindsay, Nora greets him at his door with a surprise kiss. Nora asks if he received her gift. Troy is stunned, then relieved. But Nora clarifies it is a new medical bag. Troy tells her he is anxious over a patient and lea

35x67 - Ep. #8774

October 30, 2002

Bo and Viki pay Roxy a visit to find out whether she knows anything about Mitch Lawrence. The woman claims not to know of him however, when she is shown an old picture she shivers as she recalls him visiting her dead husband. Clenching her teeth, Viki requests her help. ""Crazy eyes"" as she used to call him was just creepy and would drive her to drink when he was around, Roxy recalls. He also called himself a minister, she remembers, but heard that he's been dead awhile now. Viki suddenly realizes the connection between Mitch and Dr. Balsom and that she was probably drugged, blacking out during the second birth. She recalls that Mitch was a mind control expert. She needs to see if the doctor left any papers behind that would shed some light on this. When Roxy returns from getting Viki a glass of water, Viki offers to make a deal with her. Learning that the doctor's papers are at the house in Atlantic City, Viki and Jess will drop all charges against Roxy if she can have all of the docto

35x68 - Ep. #8775

October 31, 2002

Jen continues her evil plot to drive Natalie out of town. At St. Jude's, Jen convinces Carlotta that she doesn't blame her for spilling the beans about Natalie being in love with Cristian. Jen also tells Carlotta that Natalie has agreed to leave town, much to Cristian's surprise and dismay. Carlotta accuses Cristian of being more concerned with Natalie's feelings than Jen's. Unbeknownst to Jen, Natalie's new buddy ""Michael"" has somewhat convinced Natalie to stay in town. Viki returns home to a desolate Natalie, who wants to introduce her mom to her new friend. ""Michael"" makes a quick getaway before Natalie can introduce him to Viki. Natalie fills Viki in on the fiasco at Jen's bridal shower. Viki and Natalie share a lovely mother-daughter moment and Viki convinces Natalie to stay in Llanview since they really need to become a family. Jen calls to ask Viki to have Natalie's bridesmaid dress delivered to her new best friend Marcie. Viki informs Jen that the dress will be delivered in the

35x69 - Ep. #8776

November 1, 2002

Liz is still at Rae's house when Antonio calls her and asks if she is sure the baby is not his. She tells him that this isn't a good time to talk and that she has to go. Keri arrives at Rae's house to meet Liz, but bumps into Hank. Hank says that there is something he needs to tell her about what he and Liz were discussing. As Hank begins to speak, Liz comes running out and interrupts them. Hank says that what he has to say can't wait, but then at the same moment Keri feels the baby move inside her. She sits down and tells Liz to feel her stomach, but it is too early for anyone to feel the baby move from the outside. Liz looks at Hank with thankful eyes and tells Keri that she should go and meet Antonio. Keri leaves and Liz thanks Hank for not telling Keri, but Hank says that sooner or later Keri will find out the truth. Natalie meets ""Michael"" at the quarry. He says that he won't walk away from Natalie and that he is very glad she decided to stay in Llanview. He tells her that love is

35x70 - Ep. #8777

November 4, 2002

Starr asks Viki to help get Todd out of jail. Viki visits Todd and urges him to try and change his habit of always assuming the worst about Blair. After making bail, Todd visits Addie. Addie is thrilled to see Todd. She reveals that Blair tried to seduce Troy. Bo informs Blair that Tea and Ross were rescued from the island. Blair is surprised to learn Todd was telling the truth about being stranded on the island. Bo reluctantly informs Blair that Tea told him Todd risked his life by leaving the island to return to her and his children. Blair reaffirms her commitment to Sam but remains extremely conflicted about whether or not to press charges against Todd. Cristian attacks ""Michael"" when he sees him with Natalie, but Natalie claims that ""Michael"" is her friend. Cristian is stunned when Natalie says she is staying in Llanview and that Jen knew of her plans. Viki is determined to uncover the connection between Mitch Laurence and the baby switch. Al is suspicious when Marcie arrives at Ll

35x71 - Ep. #8778

November 5, 2002

Rev. Michael Lazarus pays a visit to St. Ann's. As he is about to sign the register, he sees Viki's name listed as having been a visitor. Todd arrives moments later to see Addie again and also signs the register in his usual putout, haphazard way. Michael stays out of his sight and then glances down at his name on the register after Todd has left the entryway. He tells the nun receptionist that he is there to visit Allison. Todd asks Addie more about Blair's attempted scheme to seduce Troy MacIver. Addie clarifies that Blair only did it to help Sam. Todd says he really wants to help Blair and prods Addie for more information. Meanwhile, Michael Lazarus enters Allison's padded room. He orders her to ""Look up now."" Allison appears stunned and sheepishly utters, ""Mitch?"" Then she becomes hysterical and rants that he is dead. He tells her she is still his ""loyal disciple"" to which she agrees. He continues to program her. With joy she says to him, ""You came back for me!"" He asks her about V

35x72 - Ep. #8779

November 6, 2002

Max catches Al writing Marcie's name in an address book and teases him but figures that maybe she'll get him to face the facts. Roxy shows up looking for Max and Al takes off. She wants to let him know that Viki has dropped all of the charges and he can't get away from her. As Max warns her that they will never be together she grabs him and lays a kiss on him. Jen pays Marcie a visit and finds her finishing up the alterations on her maid of honor dress. She informs her that the wedding is on for today and goes on about how Cris is so anxious to marry her that he couldn't wait. She really wants to speak with Marcie about her records; she wants the original records back in file at the doctor's office before Dr. Conklin can suspect anything. Antonio tries to help Cris get ready for his wedding but Cris' mind is on Natalie. She's with the wrong man, he tells his brother. She was with an older guy and they weren't just chatting. There's something about him that he doesn't like and he thinks

35x73 - Ep. #8780

November 8, 2002

Natalie runs into Cristian and asks him if he is getting married today. He tells her that he is marrying Jen today. Natalie wishes Cristian all the best for him and leaves. Back home Jessica sees that Natalie is upset. Jessica tells her that they should go out somewhere, but Natalie declares that she has to go to the wedding. At the gallery, Lindsay asks Jen if she is sure that she is doing the right thing by marrying Cristian this way. Jen says that it might not be the wedding she dreamed of, but she will have to deal with it. Lindsay gives Jen her own mother's necklace and tells Jen that she will always love her. Marcy calls Jen and tells her that Al went to her dorm room to talk with her. She says that Al wanted to know what the perfect wedding gift would be for Jen. Jen makes sure that Marcy didn't tell Al about the baby being his. Marcy says that she got Al out of her room as fast as she could. Since time is running out, Marcy hangs up with Jen and rushes out of her dorm room, wit

35x74 - Ep. #8781

November 11, 2002

Jen becomes aware of Natalie's presence at the wedding, as do the other guests, which brings a sudden halt to the ceremony. Cristian races after Natalie when she runs from the room. Jen catches up with Cristian and Natalie and fears Natalie has come to try and stop the wedding. Natalie apologizes for interrupting the ceremony and wishes Jen and Cristian a lifetime of happiness. A torn Cristian reluctantly returns with Jen to continue the ceremony. ""Michael"" reads an old pamphlet from his cult as he plots against Viki. ""Michael"" deliberately encounters a heartsick Natalie and is very pleased that she turned to him in her hour of need. Al is desperate to find Jen after learning he is the father of her baby. Al barges into the country club and demands that the wedding be stopped. Bo tells Viki that he arranged for Cassie to come to Llanview because she is one of Mitch's few remaining former cult members who is still alive. Bo comforts Viki over the fact that today is her and Ben's anniver

35x75 - Ep. #8782

November 12, 2002

Al bursts into the country club and yells, ""Stop the wedding!"" He holds up Marcy's diary and as Cristian trys to chase him out, Marcy whispers to Jen, ""We have a problem."" She quietly reveals to Jen that she wrote that the baby's true father was Al in the diary. As the men of the wedding party try to persuade Al to leave, Jen agrees to speak to him. Jen tries to calm everyone. She drags Al into the hallway. Al reads to Jen the page from the diary that states he is the baby's father. At first she tries to dissuade him, but Al has collected too many facts. She finally tells him the truth, that he is the father. Al demands she cancel the wedding. Jen reminds him he'll go to prison for the house fire that almost killed her. Al decides he can deal with it and sacrifice a couple of years in prison for his child. But Jen counters with even higher stakes: ""I'll make sure there is no baby."" Al is shocked, but Jen reminds him she is still in her first trimester. She accidentally spills that she

35x76 - Ep. #8783

November 13, 2002

Learning from a police sargant that Blair is shaken up due to witnessing shooting of Suzanne, Todd and Cassie take off for the police station. They're informed that she could be in danger. Todd is unable to get her to answer his phone call and he's worried; he remembers the last time she saw a gun go off. Blair cries over Suzanne and what her kids will think. The cop tries to convince her that she may possibly be in a dangerous situation and asks her to try and ID the shooter by looking at some mug shots. As Todd and Cassie arrive and try to get in to see her, she lets out a blood-curdling scream. They push through the officers but Blair is unaware of their presence. She's totally out of it. She appears to be in shock. A worried Viki is unable to reach Natalie by phone so she decides to head to the country club. Before leaving, Jessica reminds her that it's the anniversary of her wedding to Ben. Viki is sure that Ben would be happy to know that she's looking out for her daughters. Nata

35x77 - Ep. #8784

November 14, 2002

Jen gets rushed into the emergency room. Dr. Conklin tells her to open her eyes and Jen asks in her pain ""What's happening? Is it the baby?"" Gabrielle is setting up a appetizer tray, and turns on some music. She hears keys in the door and hurries into the other room. Bo arrives home and Gabrielle greets him with a beer in a frosted mug and is dressed sexy. He promises her no interruptions and turns off his cell phone. They start dancing and kissing when there is a knock on the door. Realizing the person isn't going to leave, he answers it. Roxanne is there and tells him it is a matter of life and death! Natalie and Michael are on the plane and she starts questioning him on where they are going. She is being very impatient, and Michael says it's spirit. He tells her, ""Sometimes the right thing to do is to just let go."" She tells him that it is tough for her to do. He reassures her that they are in God's hands. Jessica and Al are talking while he is holding and playing with Jack. She ask

35x78 - Ep. #8785

November 15, 2002

Blair was still al shooken up, as Sam, Cassie, and Chad watched her with a concern. Sam tried to talk to her, but all she would do was look up at him, and then look away. Todd came in and noted Blair's inability to face reality. A doctor walked in soon after, and Sam asked the doctor what was going to happen to Blair. The doctor said that based on what he has seen with her, that she would probably never recover. Todd jumped in the conversation and made a comment about just how unstable Blair is,Then Cassie jumped in and said that it was a close friend's murder that she witnessed. Todd said that it was just a babysitter, and not anyone important. Cassie said that she knew first hand that people could come out of these things, even in the worst situations. Todd said that he was going to leave at that point, since Blair was being taken care of by her boyfriend and her ""boy on the side."" Sam and Chad were offended by this, and told him to get out. Todd agreed, and said that he would leave

35x79 - Ep. #8786

November 18, 2002

Cassie tries to get through to Blair, who is totally out of touch with reality. Sam asks Hank to issue an arrest warrant for Todd. As they return to Llanfair, Natalie thanks Michael for helping her get through the night. Cristian sidesteps Jen's questions about rescheduling their wedding. Later, Cris privately admits to Carlotta that he won't marry Jen now that the baby is gone. Jessica tells Viki she's feeling the first twinges of a twin connection with Natalie. Todd gets rid of Sam's restraining order with a legal maneuver of his own, then gladly takes custody of Starr and Jack. Troy fears the worst when Nora comes to his door, but he soon realizes that Lindsay has been playing mind games with him once again. Cris goes to Llanfair and is surprised to find Michael there. Viki happily welcomes Natalie home. Todd assures Starr she's not being kidnapped but avoids her questions about Blair. Cassie decides to take her cousin to Europe for treatment. Natalie informs a shocked Viki that

35x80 - Ep. #8787

November 19, 2002

Troy tells Emily that Colin figured prominently in Joanna's death. Displaying her ring, Natalie describes to a stunned Viki how she and her new husband flew to Las Vegas and wed the night before. Meanwhile, out in the foyer, Michael drops a bombshell on Cris. Todd reminds Sam why he is a strong part of the blame for Blair's breakdown. Natalie admits to her mother that she married on the rebound but tells Viki to give Michael a fair chance. Revealing how Joanna tortured him with her endless flirtations, Troy admits to Emily how he tricked his wife into thinking she had made love to his twin then she ran out of the room, falling off the cliff they lived near to. As he moves his children back into the penthouse, Todd explains to Starr why things have changed for her mom. Cris encounters Natalie at the quarry. Blair is revealed to be completely sane and in residence at Todd's penthouse. Viki reels to see Natalies new husband grinning Mitch(who she thought is good man Michael) waiting for h

35x81 - Ep. #8788

November 20, 2002

Due to live coverage of the Florida Supreme Court proceedings, One Life did not air today.

35x82 - Ep. #8789

November 21, 2002

Mitch informs Viki that he is indeed Jessica's father and has come back from the ""dead"" to claim his child. Al is devastated when Jen convinces him that he was definitly the cause of her miscarriage. Explaining that he has no intention of marrying Jen, Cris tells Natalie nothing stands in the way of their love now, but she reminds him that she is now a newlywed. Keri assures a concerned Antonio that she and the baby are doing fine. Mitch coaxes Viki to recall the night Jessica was conceived. After agreeing to seek an annulment from her marriage to ""Michael,"" Natalie happily promises Cris she could never love anyone the way she loves him. Asa instructs Max to move to phase two of their plan. Jen forces Al to swear he'll never reveal the true paternity of the baby she lost. Viki is staggered to realize she had sex with Mitch while under the influence of his drugged tea. Later, Mitch explains how Natalie was fathered by Clint but Jessica was fatered by himh.

35x83 - Ep. #8790

November 22, 2002

Keri jumps to the wrong conclusion about her mother's refusal to make Llanview her new home. Lindsay accuses Nora of being responsible for Jen's miscarriage. Relieved that Natalie is unharmed following their car-crash, Cris tells her about his undying love for her. Viki prevents Mitch from revealing his identity to Jessica. After her daughter departs, Viki bitterly accuses Mitch of rape but he suggests she look within for the real answers to her questions. R.J. realizes that Hank and Liz are keeping a secret. Troy makes it clear to Lindsay that she will never succeed in destroying his love for Nora. Cris and Natalie share a passionate kiss while waiting for the tow-truck. Hank warns Liz she won't be able to hide the truth forever. As Mitch jogs Viki's memory about the night the Jess and Natalie were born, she's devistated when he reveals that she let him take Jessica from her arms.

35x84 - Ep. #8791

November 25, 2002

Mitch informs a horrified Viki that she allowed him to take one of her newborn daughters. Emily urges her brother to stop torturing himself about Joanna but Troy feels certain Nora could never forgive him for driving his wife to such a tragic death. Lindsay gets her nose out of joint when Nora offers a grateful Sam her sympathies for his daughter's miscarriage. Jessica reminds Jen why she can empathize with her loss, then is angered yet shocked by Jens rudeness. Natalie and Cris decide not to make love until they've both tell Michael and Jen it's over. Mitch explains to Viki why he wanted his daughter to have it all while Clint's offspring grew up with a drunken slut(Roxy) for a mother. Jen bitterly blames Jessica for the way Al ruined her wedding, and informs her how she never should of told him about the wedding. When Viki vows to tell Natalie that her husband only married her for her money, Mitch once again threatens to reveal his true identity to Jessica. Cris informs Jen he no lo

35x85 - Ep. #8792

November 26, 2002

Natalie explains to Michael why an annulment will free her to be with Cris at long last. Viki is forced to admit to Jessica how Mitch faked his death and cannot be charged with any of the crimes he did in the past. Out of Cristian's earshot, Jen tells Marcie her plan to keep Cris tied to her side forever. Michael attempts to convince Natalie that Cris is leading her down the garden path. Keeping Mitch's true agenda secret, Viki tells Jessica she MUST leave Llanview at once. After Emily makes a lame excuse not to join her for Thanksgiving, Nora wonders why she has been avoiding her. Natalies insistence on going through with the annulment causes a huge change in her husband's attitude. Desperate to have Seth take her daughter out of harm's way, Viki privately tells him about Mitch's connection to Jessica. Lindsay has an erotic dream about Troy. Michael grows violent when Natalie tries to leave.

35x86 - Ep. #8793

November 27, 2002

Roxy is thrilled to win big at the ""casino"" while Asa reminds Max to keep up his end of their bargain. Determined not to be interrupted again, Cris takes the phone off the hook and tries to launch into his explanation but Jen fakes fainting to stop him in his tracks. Though Natalie nervously reminds her husband that they haven't even consummated their marriage, ""Michael"" gleefully advises her to ask her mother about his true identity. Starr happily jumps to the wrong conclusion after Todd explains to an irked Blair why she'll be safest staying in the master bedroom with him. Seth covers for Viki to keep Jessica from learning the awful truth about her father. Rae eyes Max's friendly overtures with suspicion. Viki sadly bids Jessica farewell. Later, an agitated Natalie arrives and beseeches her mother for answers. Bo and his officers raid the lodge and place Roxy and Asa under arrest. Viki tells a horrified Natalie all about the monster she married. Meanwhile, Jessica receives a text mes

35x87 - Ep. #8794

November 28, 2002

Natalie agrees to leave town and then slips away from an unsuspecting Viki to confront Mitch. She lays into him for his deception and announces that she wants him out of her life permanently. Unconcerned by her threats, Mitch advises her that if she leaves him, he'll make sure that Cristian suffers at his hands. Vikki meets with Bo and reluctantly tells him about the return of Mitch Laurence and his relationship with Jessica and Natalie. Jen's efforts to prevent Cristian from telling her about his feelings for Natalie fail. He manages to get rid of Marcie and then begins to tell her about his feelings for Natalie. Asa is outraged when he learns that Roxy is responsible for Bo finding out about his casino. His anger disappears when he realizes that she holds him in high regard almost as much as he does himself. Blair wakes with a scream after suffering a nightmare about the shooting. Todd is there to comfort her. When Todd becomes upset upon leaning that Blair intends to see Sam at the

35x88 - Ep. #8795

December 2, 2002

Mitch warns Natalie that Cristian will suffer the consequences if she tries to leave him. Nora asks Emily straight out why she's been avoiding her. Gabrielle urges her son to believe that he is not to blame for Jen's miscarriage. Sam presses Todd to admit that he's still in love with Blair. Mitch reminds a shaken Natalie how Dr. Balsam and several others died young and under mysterious circumstances, then promises that Cris will be next unless she bends herself to his will. Frightened about her missing daughter, Viki phones Cristian for help. Troy calls Lindsay's bluff. Starr orders Sam to vacate the premises so her family can enjoy their Thanksgiving in private. Retreating from Nora, Emily sadly refuses to explain what's been bothering her. Al swears to a skeptical Gabrielle that he is finally done with Jen. Lindsay falls into another romantic reverie featuring Troy. A seething Bo confronts Mitch after Viki reveals the secret of Jessica's paternity. Roxy gives Natalie the gory details

35x89 - Ep. #8796

December 3, 2002

Antonio leaps to Keri's defense when she takes flack from Shauna about her unorthodox pregnancy. R.J.'s curiosity grows after finding Hank and Liz with their heads together once again. Emily has another awkward encounter with Nora, who gets nowhere trying to convince the girl to open up. Hank cautions Liz that his brother never forgives or forgets. Lindsay explains to Jen how her fact-finding trip to Africa provided her with potent ammunition to use against her enemies. Mitch calmly fends off Viki's verbal attack and reminds her he fully intends to exercise his parental rights where Jessica is concerned. Cris assures Natalie he'll have given Jen the bad news by the end of the day. Liz confronts R.J. about their painful past. Bo coldly reminds Mitch that he will shadow him day and night. Mindful of Mitch's dire warning, Natalie tells an astonished Cris she's decided to stay with her husband.

35x90 - Ep. #8797

December 4, 2002

Troy wakes up and sees Lindsay sitting next to him then, when he threatens to call the police and charge her with trespassing, Lindsay counters with threats of her own. Hank demands to know what his brother did to upset Liz but she insists the fault was not R.J.'s after all. Nora confides to Keri how puzzled she is by Emily's recent behavior. Stunned by Natalie's pronouncement, Cris wonders what provoked her apparent change of heart. After Hank leaves, R.J. and Liz agree to put their remaining cards on the table once and for all. Mitch approaches Rex with questions about the Buchanan twins. Claiming she's tired of waiting for Cris to break things off with Jen, Natalie repeats that her husband is the only man she wants now. Troy tells Emily he may have hit upon a way to defang Lindsay. Mitch appeals to Rex's obvious sense of greed in hopes of locating Jessica. Keri asks her uncle why he's carrying a grudge against Antonio. Nora catches Lindsay with a copy of Troy's amulet. Determined to

35x91 - Ep. #8798

December 5, 2002

Jessica grows edgy and impatient being away from Llanview but Seth keeps mum when his girlfriend wonders aloud why Mitch is suddenly so interested in her. A sneering ""Michael"" advises Cris to accept the fact that Natalie is now a happily married woman. Viki assures Antonio she bears him no ill will in the aftermath of her husband's tragic shooting. Seth succeeds in distracting Jessica with a night of romance. Jen asks Marcie to supply her with a knock-out drug she can use on Cristian. Renee angrily reminds Max how much precious time he cost her with her real son. Softened by his sincere apology, Renee agrees to help Max remove Rae from Asa's life. Meanwhile, Asa finds himself beginning to warm up to the irrepressible Roxy. Mitch informs a shuddering Natalie that he wants to consummate their marriage. Viki sidesteps Rex's questions about Jessica's trip with Seth. Jen hears Cris grousing to Antonio about Natalie's impulsive marriage to a man she hardly knows.

35x92 - Ep. #8799

December 6, 2002

Though Natalie refuses to have sex with him, Mitch repeats his threat to kill Cristian unless she fufils his every demand. Renee stages a scene in the Palace bar to trick Rae into thinking she's having a meltdown due to losing the man she loved. Roxy accuses Asa of trying to set her up to take a fall. Viki tries to reassure her daughter when she phones but Jessica realizes that something is amiss. Cris comes to Llanfair with questions from Viki, who reveals the true identity of Natalie's new spouse. Jen drops in on the newlyweds to offer an irked Natalie her congratulations. Asa convinces Roxy that his motives are pure in inviting her down to St. Blaze's. Cris and Viki speculate that Natalie is staying in unholy wedlock with Mitch to protect someone she loves. Bo brings his father and Roxy a disturbing piece of news about an old foe. Max and Renee's plot fizzes badly. Determined to learn what her mother is keeping from her, Jessica phones Rex and is shocked to hear of her twin's nuptia

35x93 - Ep. #8800

December 9, 2002

Viki and Cristian realise that the only reason Natalie is still with Mitch is because she is trying to protect Cristian. Blair is devastated that she cannot leave the apartment to visit an ill Addie, and Todd offers to make it happen.

35x94 - Ep. #8801

December 10, 2002

After a talk with Hank, Antonio prepares to tell Keri the truth about himself and Liz when she suddenly gets news about the baby. Worried about what Mitch will do, Natalie doesn't tell Bo, Viki or Cristian about Mitch's threats to kill Cristian. Todd stands guard while Blair and Addie have an emotional reunion.

35x95 - Ep. #8802

December 11, 2002

Antonio accompanies Keri to the hospital, where Dr. Conklin cautions that tests show the baby may be developmentally delayed. At St. Ann's, Blair reminds Addie not to let anyone know about her visit. Meanwhile, Hank demands some answers from ""Sister"" Todd. Dr. Conklin explains to Keri and Antonio why she'll need a DNA sample from both of the baby's biological parents. Troy tells Lindsay he plans to move to California after Nora learns the truth and dumps him. Blair hides her face when Hank pushes past Todd to check on Addie. Jen stonewalls as Nora presses her to reveal if Lindsay is still carrying a torch for Troy. R.J. and Liz agree to work on re-establishing a friendship for the sake of their daughter. Antonio tries to reassure a frightened Keri as she wonders if her mother is about to suffer another terrible loss. Following his chat with Lindsay, Troy reports success to Emily but she warns her brother not to push his luck too far. As they return to the penthouse, Blair thanks Todd f

35x96 - Ep. #8803

December 12, 2002

Nora's questions about Lindsay put Troy on the defensive. Keri explains to her dad about the baby's possible genetic problem, then is appalled when R.J. suggests that abortion could still be an option. An attractive customer at the art gallery hopes for a chance with Lindsay, who assures the gentleman she isn't already romantically involved. Shauna and Molly approach Starr at the coffee shop and attempt to pry information out of the wary girl about her mother's alleged breakdown. Meanwhile, Blair admits to Todd that she still can't forgive him for letting her believe that Jack was dead. Trying to reassure her son that Liz's baby will be fine, Carlotta tells a startled Antonio how the very same chromosomal abnormality showed up in her pregnancy when she was carrying him. Liz is relieved when Troy comes up with a way to test her unborn child without a DNA sample from the father. Troy promises Nora he will never let Lindsay come between them again. Starr spots Molly and Shauna accepting p

35x97 - Ep. #8804

December 13, 2002

Liz tells Keri she'll name her new daughter Stephanie in memory of the baby's late father, Steve. Meanwhile, Hank avoids answering Antonio's anxious questions about the paternity of the child Keri is carrying. Bo decides to give Cris and Viki some unofficial help in their quest to rescue Natalie from her dangerous husband. Natalie asks Mitch why he hates her mother so much. Though Liz again denies that he is her baby's father, a suspicious Antonio insists on having a paternity test performed. Startled to learn that Mitch is back among the living, Gabrielle offers Bo her help bringing him down. Viki reminds Seth how crucial it is to keep Jessica in the dark about her dad. Mitch orders Natalie to start writing him checks. Later, determined to locate Jessica, Mitch offers to release Natalie from her marital vows if she tells him where her twin is hiding. Armed with a microphone hidden in her scarf, Viki pays a call on her new son-in-law while Cristian sneaks in to intercept Natalie.

35x98 - Ep. #8805

December 16, 2002

Anxious to keep Mitch talking, Viki offers to give him any amount of money he desires if he'll leave her daughters alone. Meanwhile, a fearful Natalie entreats Cristian to leave before her husband discovers him on the premises. Terrified that Mitch is coming after her, Roxy smacks an intruder on the head, then is astonished to find that the man she knocked cold is Asa. Renee continues to portray a woman on the edge in an effort to con Rae. Determined to get back to Llanview, Jessica asks Seth to break the promise he made to her mother. As Bo listens in, Viki manages to stall Mitch by hinting that she'll give him access to Jessica. Renee tells a startled Rae she's arranged for electroshock therapy at St. Ann's to help her get over the pain of losing the man she loves. After coming to, Asa assures an apologetic Roxy he admires her spunk. Cris urges Natalie to escape with him. Jessica locks a protesting Seth in the bathroom and finally makes her getaway. Asa floors Roxy with a declaration

35x99 - Ep. #8806

December 17, 2002

As Viki struggles to keep Mitch from investigating the sounds coming from upstairs, Cris again entreats Natalie to flee with him. Asa explains to a baffled Roxy how she's captured his heart. Renee asks Rae to give Asa a divorce. Hoping to gain some leverage with Mitch, Jen enlists Marcie in the search for Jessica. Rae tells a disappointed Renee why she can't give up the status and power her marriage has afforded her. Later, however, Max employs a healthy dose of guilt and shame to pressure Rae into changing her mind. Viki tries to extricate herself from an explosive situation and is relieved when Bo finally intervenes with a pointed warning for Mitch. Meanwhile, Cris brings Natalie to her mother's cabin on Llantano Mountain. Though Roxy insists she's still crazy in love with her husband, Asa reminds his new friend that Max can't even stand the sight of her. Ignoring Natalie's protestations of love for her husband, Cristian urges her to admit that she really wants him instead. Asa tempt

35x100 - Ep. #8807

December 18, 2002

Enraged to discover that his young wife has gone missing, Mitch realizes how Bo tricked him. Starr hurries to warn her mother that someone has been asking questions about her around town. An agitated Gabrielle tells Al why she fears making a permanent commitment to Bo will ruin the happiness they've found. Finally pulling back from Cristian's kiss, Natalie slaps him and repeats her claim that she's spiritually connected to her spouse. When Cris continues to fervently declare his love, however, Natalie finally blurts out how Mitch threatened to kill him. Starr's story about Shauna and Molly upsets Todd, cluing Blair in to how much her ex still cares. Al encourages his mother to accept Bo's proposal if he does indeed pop the question. Jen's confidence is badly shaken when Mitch reveals that Cris and Natalie have run off together. Gabrielle suffers mixed emotions when it becomes clear that Bo has no plans to propose. Jen trashes Cris' Christmas tree in a fit of rage. Mitch corners Jessica

35x101 - Ep. #8808

December 19, 2002

Nora tells an alarmed Troy she's on the hunt for the person who fashioned the copy of his amulet for Lindsay. Viki comes to the mountain cabin and is relieved to find Natalie safe with Cristian. Meanwhile, Mitch pushes his way into Llanfair but assures a wary Jessica she has no reason to fear him. Jen glumly informs her mother that Cris has gone off with Natalie. Troy urges his lover not to play into Lindsay's hands but Nora remains determined to track down the jeweler responsible for creating the second amulet. Viki skirts the issue when Natalie wonders why Mitch seems so obsessed with locating her twin. Troy confides to Emily how he's put the brakes on Lindsay's game. Viki asks Cris to take Natalie away from Llanview for safekeeping. Jessica bitterly reminds Mitch how his evil manipulations have already hurt her and her family. Jen contemplates enlisting the help of a dangerous ally. Mitch drops a bomb on Jessica about their family ties.

35x102 - Ep. #8809

December 20, 2002

Though a devastated Jessica accuses him of lying, Mitch repeats his assertion that they are father and daughter. Lindsay orders Troy to ditch Nora for Christmas. Cuddling Jack, Blair begins to tell her son how much she cares for his father but clams up when she realizes Todd is eavesdropping. Viki panics following a call from Seth. Appalled by Mitch's story, Jessica flees from Llanfair and takes refuge in the carriage house. Lindsay steps up her threat of blackmail when Troy angrily refuses to cave in to her demands. At the jewelry store, Keri distracts Daphne while Nora snoops through the guest book and discovers that Troy was there the same day Lindsay stopped in. Mitch again corners Jessica and offers to show the girl DNA proof that they are related. Todd attempts to ingratiate himself further with Blair by claiming responsibility for the videotape Sam made of Starr's Christmas pageant. Jessica faces a hard truth as Mitch's tale finally sinks in.

35x103 - Ep. #8810

December 23, 2002

Mitch tells an anguished Jessica how her mother willingly gave her away. Antonio asks Troy about the possibility of conducting a paternity test on Liz's baby before it's born. Viki regretfully admits to Jessica that Mitch is indeed her father. Keri struggles to keep Daphne occupied but the jeweler catches Nora going through her files. Cris is forced to play referee during a violent confrontation between Rex and Seth. Before departing, Mitch advises a seething Viki to give their daughter all the facts this time around. Jen guesses that her mother is still carrying a torch for Troy. Viki begs Jessica to understand how Mitch drugged her and raped her all those years ago. Nora presses Troy for answers about the amulet. Later, Nora's suspicions grow after Sam tells her about an odd encounter he witnessed in Troy's office. Between sobs, Viki fills Jessica in on the circumstances of her birth. Mitch pays another call on Jen.

35x104 - Ep. #8811

December 24, 2002

Appalled by her mother's confession, Jessica angrily accuses a sobbing Viki of destroying her life. Roxy reports to Rex how she's succeeded in turning the head of Llanview's resident billionaire tycoon. Meanwhile, Max gives Asa the Christmas present he's been hoping to find under his tree. Anxious to convince Rae to loosen her steely grip on Asa's millions, Renee continues to play the drunken ex-madam on the verge of a total breakdown. Viki is devastated when Jessica shrinks from her touch and tearfully declares they are no longer family. Mitch proposes a lucrative partnership to a wary Jen. Jessica bitterly informs Natalie of the biological link between her and Mitch. Cristian finally tells Jen he's in love with Natalie. Asa invites Roxy to spend the holiday with him. After Cris departs, a grinning Mitch commends Jen on her stellar performance.

35x105 - Ep. #8812

December 26, 2002

After Sam brings his son to the penthouse on Christmas Eve, Starr covers for her slip of the tongue by informing an aghast Matthew that Santa doesn't exist. Bo promises Viki he won't stop looking until he's found Jessica. Nora confesses to Troy how she went snooping through his desk and stumbled over a diamond ring. Meanwhile, Jen cautions her mother that she's delusional if she believes she can win Troy back. Hank orders Antonio not to spoil Liz and Keri's Christmas with talk of a paternity test. Todd reluctantly allows Sam some quality time with Blair. Al guesses that his mother has mixed emotions about Bo failing to pop the question. Jen tells Lindsay she'll make Cristian rue the day he ever crossed her. Troy asks Nora to be his wife. Tired of the bickering between his mother and Keri's family, Antonio asks everyone to let him and his fiancee celebrate in private. Sam promises Blair he'll find a way for them to be together.

35x106 - Ep. #8813

December 27, 2002

An enraged Lindsay trashes the gallery after discovering that Troy has proposed to Nora. Max trails Roxy to Philadelphia, where he watches her enter an apartment in a dilapidated tenement building. While the rest of Jessica's friends and family continue their search, Al easily locates her hiding place in Asa's stable. Mitch brings a bottle of champagne to the loft to celebrate his unholy alliance with Jen. Standing in the middle of the wreckage, Lindsay tries to evade Sam's questions about her temper tantrum. Meanwhile, Troy breaks his good news to an excited Emily. Max spies on Roxy's visit with her shrill, abusive mother. Al consoles Jessica, who reluctantly agrees to let him call Viki with a reassurance that she's safe. After Nora departs, Troy assures his worried sister that Lindsay will self-destruct before she can ruin his wedding plans. Natalie is pleased when Viki invites Cristian to move into the carriage house. Suddenly feeling sorry for his much-maligned wife, Max strides in

35x107 - Ep. #8814

December 31, 2002

Natalie encourages her worried mother to believe that Jessica will come around in time. Lindsay warns Troy she'll see him dead first before she lets him marry Nora. Seth and Rex face off yet again on the subject of Jessica. Meanwhile, Al covers for Jessie when Asa wonders why his granddaughter has been crying. Viki asks Nora to help her daughter dissolve her marriage to Mitch. Roxy is astonished when Max reads Stella the riot act for mistreating his wife. Asa inadvertently rubs salt in Jessica's wounds by waxing sentimental about Clint's great love for his daughter. Cris icily reminds Mitch that he will never be allowed near Natalie again. Max admits to Roxy how he followed her to Philadelphia. Troy and Lindsay fall into a passionate clinch at the height of their heated quarrel. Bo and Jen hear Cristian threatening to kill Mitch.

35x109 - Ep. #8816

January 3, 2003

Troy tells Nora he went to see Lindsay to break the news of their engagement. As they return home, a beaming Roxy thanks Max for standing up for her in front of her mother. Sam reminds Blair why he's not comfortable making love to her on Todd's turf. Meanwhile, at Llanfair, Viki guesses that her brother's rage is related to his own guilt over raping Marty years ago. Jessica informs Mitch she despises him and never wants to see him again. R.J. advises Lindsay to let go of her vendetta but she feels certain bedding Troy has finally given her the upper hand. Viki urges Todd to understand that she loves him and forgives him for what he's done. Though Mitch entreats his daughter to hear him out, Jessica spits out her hatred for the man who ruined her life. Troy assures Nora that Lindsay will cause them no more trouble. Todd explains to Viki why he can never forgive himself. Asa gives Roxy one week to decide if she wants him or Max. Viki begs Todd to think of his children and stop talking ab

35x110 - Ep. #8817

January 6, 2003

Asa and Max realize they've both been protesting too much when each claims he has no feelings for Roxy. Worried about her brother, Viki comes to the penthouse and encounters Sam. Meanwhile, Todd closes his hands around Mitch's throat and begins squeezing the life out of his sister's rapist. Lindsay can barely repress a grin when Nora icily insists that her fiance tells her everything. Blair listens in as Viki explains to Sam why she fears Todd has gone after Mitch. Jessica begs her uncle not to kill her father. Lindsay's odd engagement gift puzzles Nora but unsettles Troy. Roxy bumps into Rae in the Palace bar and confides how a ""friend"" must choose between two highly desirable men. Blair shows herself to Viki, who's surprised to learn that Todd has been giving his ex-wife safe harbor. Jessica finally pries Todd off of Mitch, who reminds his enraged attacker that they have some personality quirks in common. Certain Roxy is talking about Asa, Rae decides to look into her husband's extra

35x111 - Ep. #8818

January 7, 2003

Lindsay coaxes Troy to join her in bed. Cristian calls from work to tell Natalie how Mitch has sworn out a restraining order against him. Viki is surprised and pleased to find Jessica waiting for her at Llanfair. Blair explains to Todd why she revealed her presence to his sister. Later, Starr watches through narrowed eyes as her mother fondly kisses Sam goodbye. Mitch informs Nora that he will never let Natalie leave him. Meanwhile, Natalie reminds her twin how nothing can come between her and the family who loves her dearly. Jen tips Mitch off to the fact that Natalie and Cris are together at the Break Bar. Jessica tells Viki how Todd made her understand what her mother was going through. Nora's news evokes a strong reaction in Matthew. Jessica blasts Viki again after discovering that she's kept Clint in the dark about recent developments. Blair assures Todd he deserves to be forgiven for the mistakes he made years ago. Troy lets Lindsay know she won't have him jumping through hoops.

35x112 - Ep. #8819

January 8, 2003

Troy warns Lindsay to play by his rules if she ever again hopes to enjoy his company in bed. At the Break Bar, Cristian's hackles rise when Mitch gleefully informs Natalie that their marriage is forever. Though Viki begs her daughter to reconsider, Jessica insists she cannot remain in Llanview now that she knows the ugly truth. Blair urges Todd to understand that he is nothing like the evil, horrible man who raped Viki. Cris orders Mitch to get away from Natalie but the phony preacher continues to bait him. Nora's arrival unnerves Troy, who's relieved to see that Lindsay has vacated his bed just in the nick of time. Viki is devastated when Jessica tearfully admits she can't bear to be around her mother anymore. Though Todd reminds her of the unsavory parallels between his story and Mitch's, Blair advises her ex to end the self-loathing which is ruining his life. Mitch finally goads Cris into an attack. Starr slyly arranges for her parents to spend the night sharing the same bed. Viki w

35x113 - Ep. #8820

January 9, 2003

After spending a blissful night with Nora, Troy is alarmed to discover that Lindsay was perched on the fire escape the whole time. Jessica tells Al she's leaving town for good. As a sleeping Blair snuggles closer to Todd on the bed, Starr eagerly directs Sam to walk right in. Sporting a neck brace, Mitch comes to the courthouse to watch his attacker being arraigned. Leaping out of bed, Blair frantically assures Sam that nothing happened between her and Todd. Troy works to warm a half-frozen Lindsay, who in a moment of weakness reveals more than she intended about her escape from Statesville. As her son's hearing begins, Carlotta bitterly blames Natalie for ruining Cristian's life. Sam informs a delighted Blair that he's found a private place for the two of them to spend the night. Playing the martyr to the hilt, Mitch testifies that Cristian not only beat him up but also repeated his death threat. Starr proudly admits to Blair how she hit upon the idea of puncturing her air mattress. R

35x114 - Ep. #8821

January 10, 2003

Angling for a job at the Sun, Shauna tells Todd how Jen's phony phone call convinced Judge Fitzwater to throw the book at Cristian. Liz commends R.J. for planning a surprise party at Capricorn to celebrate their daughter's birthday. Mitch slips into St. Ann's and reminds a thrilled Allison to ""heed the messenger."" Blair explains to her pouting daughter why she's with Sam now. Antonio admits to Troy that his fiancee knows nothing about the paternity test they're conducting. Later, Antonio is devastated when DNA results prove he is the father of Liz's baby. Liz tells a puzzled Keri she doesn't plan to remain in Llanview for long. At the jail, Jen feigns remorse for failing to lie about the assault but Cris assures her she's not to blame for his latest trouble. Starr stirs up feelings of jealousy in Blair by pointing out how Todd seems to have found a new female ""friend."" Mitch instructs Allison to undergo a new evaluation and show the shrinks she's sane enough to return to prison. R.J. a

35x115 - Ep. #8822

January 13, 2003

Natalie tries to convince Jessica to remain in Llanview, pleading not to lose her sister and urging her to believe how heartbroken Viki is over the terrible decision she's making. Outraged by the claim, Jessica reminds her of how hurt she was by the revelation that Viki gave her over to Mitch after she was born. She boasts that Viki only loves Natalie. Mitch confronts Roxy and demand to know what she told Bo. As she babbles, Roxy accidentally lets slip that Jessica is leaving town. Roxy quickly tries to cover her suitcase but Mitch then realizes that Jessica is upstairs. Antonio lets Cristian know that he found out he's the father of Liz's baby and vows that he will be a part of his child's life. Meanwhile, Keri finds an embarrassed R.J. kissing Liz. When R.J. admits that he would like to pursue a relationship with Liz, he asks for Keri's okay and she happily gives it. Antonio looks for Liz but finds Keri instead. Nora and Troy agree to tie the knot on Valentine's Day. Jennifer can't b

35x116 - Ep. #8823

January 14, 2003

Troy informs R.J. he knows all about how the jailbreak went down. Hank warns an appalled Liz that Antonio ran a paternity test on her unborn child. Her maternal instincts finally kicking in, Roxy blocks Mitch's path to prevent him from climbing the stairs. Meanwhile, Jessica bitterly informs Natalie she wants nothing more to do with her entire family. Antonio realizes he can't destroy Keri's happiness by revealing the awful truth about the baby she's carrying. Assuring a fretful Viki that her daughter is safe, Al takes pity on the heartbroken mother and gives her Jessica's airline ticket. Clawing at Mitch, Roxy screeches loud enough to warn Natalie and Jessica that trouble is brewing. Troy threatens to expose R.J. unless he testifies against Lindsay. A seething Antonio corners Liz at the birthday party. Natalie offers to keep Mitch busy while her twin sister sneaks away. Downstairs, Max finally pulls Mitch off of Roxy. Nora warns a bristling Lindsay that her daughter is in cahoots with

35x117 - Ep. #8824

January 15, 2003

Liz begs Antonio not to tell Keri the truth about the baby's paternity. R.J. threatens to squeal to Nora regarding her fiance's infidelity unless Troy backs off. Sam angrily confronts Todd after the Sun runs a front page story about Jen collaborating with Mitch. Fearful that her husband's tentacles will reach Cristian even in jail, Natalie hurries to warn the man she loves. Viki delivers Jessica's ticket to her at the terminal and assures her surprised daughter she understands her decision to leave town. The Sun's headline gives Cris and Natalie a jolt. Though Sam demands an immediate retraction, Todd assures his former friend that every word of the newspaper story is true. R.J. enjoys watching Troy squirm as Nora wonders aloud about Lindsay's mysterious new lover. Antonio reminds Liz why he cannot turn his back on his baby daughter. Mitch rails at Jen for blowing their cover. Desperate to convince her daughter she doesn't see Mitch in her, Viki tearfully reminds Jessica that she, too,

35x118 - Ep. #8825

January 16, 2003

Sam demands answers from Mitch, who claims Jen sought him out first. At the jail, Jen assures Cris she is not Mitch's partner in crime. Blair and Todd accuse one another of pining for the other. Asa presses Roxy for an answer as his deadline arrives. Natalie and Viki commiserate about Jessica's departure. Mitch gleefully informs a fuming Sam that Jen threw herself at him with wild abandon. As Blair listens from her hiding place, Todd deliberately tries to make his ex jealous by flirting with a delighted Shauna. Threatening to expose Nigel's secrets, Rae forces the valet to reveal the plan Asa concocted to rid himself and Max of their respective wives. Hoping her husband will stop her, Roxy tells Max how a certain billionaire has been wooing her with riches and words of love. Jen comes to Mitch's place and is startled to find her father there as well. Max confides his plan to his son, then admits to an astonished Al how his feelings towards Roxy have changed. Though Jen nervously swears

35x119 - Ep. #8826

January 17, 2003

After she pulls back from his kiss, Blair slaps Todd. He responds by claiming that she wanted to kiss him as much as he did, a fact she confirms to herself. However, Blair announces that Sam is the only man she wants to be with. Todd later assures Starr that her mother and father will be together soon. When Sam arrives to take Blair on their fun getaway, Todd warns him that he'll be responsible for Blair's death should he remove her from the safety of the penthouse. Guessing that Mitch is behind Allison's transfer to the same jail where Cristian is being held, Natalie fears that the two of them are planning on hurting Cristian. Viki and Nora's efforts fall short when they offer Mitch money to end his marriage. He then sends Thomas Leroy, ""an associate,"" to the jail to deal with Cristian. Jennifer admits to Sam that she is working with Mitch to get revenge on Cristian and Natalie and describes how her lies led to Cristian being tossed behind bars. Sam insists that she go to Judge Fitzwa

35x120 - Ep. #8827

January 20, 2003

Todd warns Sam that Blair could die if he takes her away from the penthouse. R.J. keeps a worried Liz company as she waits for word on her unborn child. Natalie accuses Mitch of pulling strings to have Allison placed in the same jail as Cristian. Lindsay reminds Troy that he missed their date and warns him not to make the same mistake again. Determined to have her romantic getaway with Sam, Blair snipes at Todd for trying to stand in her way. Later, Todd surprises his ex by offering to take the kids elsewhere for the night so Blair and Sam can have the place to themselves. Worried about Natalie, Cris tells Nora why he must get free before Mitch can carry out the next phase of his nefarious scheme. Meanwhile, Allison's new attorney brings his client a gift from their mutual friend. R.J. gives Lindsay a heads-up about Troy's true motives but she finds it hard to believe her lover could betray her twice. Sam admits to Blair how Jen allied herself with Mitch. Carlotta inadvertently consume

35x121 - Ep. #8828

January 21, 2003

Natalie tells Mitch that she will never consummate their marriage. Unaware that Allison has poisoned the cake, Carlotta eats some of the dessert and quickly becomes ill, collapsing in front of a jailed Cristian. Allison later boasts to Natalie that she may know something about Carlotta's food poisoning. Though Antonio vows to protect his brother and have the cake tested, Natalie becomes worried that something may happen to Cristian. In order to keep the man she loves safe, Natalie returns to her husband and tells Mitch that she will sleep with him. After literally running from R.J. and his offer to help her with her unborn baby, Liz leaks to Keri that R.J. wants to have a relationship with her and admits that she still has feelings for R.J. She then lies that she is moving to Llanview permanently. Keri later advises Nora that Liz and R.J. are getting back together. Troy's relieved when Lindsay tells Nora that she is seeing R.J. Troy assures Nora that Carlotta will be fine but adds that

35x122 - Ep. #8829

January 22, 2003

When pressed by Viki, Todd admits that he wants to be back together with Blair. After Blair confesses that she does still have feelings for Todd, Sam announces that he's ending their relationship. Blair then returns to the penthouse. Worried about Cristian, Natalie tells Mitch that she'll sleep with him as long as he makes sure that Cristian will be safe. Bo interrupts with the announcement that he has had Allison shipped back to the psychiatric clinic at Statesville where she will have no access to Cristian. Leaving with Bo, Natalie assures Viki that she will never confront Mitch on her own again. However, Mitch calls Natalie with the warning that Cristian's life is still very much in danger and will make plans to consummate their marriage tomorrow. As Troy starts to make love to Lindsay, Nora calls and leaves a message on his answering machine which causes him to re-think cheating on her. Lindsay argues that Troy is only himself when he's with her. Emily is curious when she finds Lin

35x123 - Ep. #8830

January 23, 2003

An incensed Roxy tears into Max for betraying her by forging a pact with Asa. Jen glumly informs Marcie that her father now knows all about her secret alliance with Mitch. Blair returns to the penthouse and tells Todd how Sam managed to elude the men who were following them. Al confides to his mother how much he misses Jessica. After they make love, Liz informs an irked R.J. she's leaving town as soon as the baby is born. Max admits to a stunned Roxy that he no longer wants a divorce. Meanwhile, Asa orders Nigel to carry out a daring plan to infiltrate enemy headquarters. Antonio sees his daughter for the first time during Keri's ultrasound. Rae warns Asa that he'll never be rid of her. Blair makes a confession to Todd. R.J. gives Antonio a heads-up about Liz's travel plans. Roxy has another change of heart and sends Max packing. Asa triumphantly waves the divorce papers in Rae's face but she gets the last laugh when she tricks him into giving her 90% of his holdings. Blair finally tel

35x124 - Ep. #8831

January 24, 2003

On the witness stand, Roxy sheds tears as she describes how Max stomped on her heart. Todd and Blair spend the night together. In the morning, Blair reassures Todd that she's right where she wants to be. Natalie awakens gasping from a nightmare about Cristian being murdered in his jail cell. Meanwhile, Antonio assures his brother that their mother will recover fully from the poisoned cake. As Rae and Max bicker in the courtroom, Judge Fitzwater asks Roxy if she really wants her marriage to end. A distraught Natalie confides to Rex the high price she must pay to rid herself of Mitch and save Cristian's life. Sam issues a thinly veiled threat to Mitch, who calmly counters with a warning of his own. Appalled by Max's behavior, the judge quickly grants Roxy her request to have her marriage dissolved. Mitch orders Natalie to come to the Palace Hotel to consummate their union. Max sits silently as Roxy is awarded all of her ex's assets. Later, Rae is in a celebratory mood but Roxy regrets lo

35x125 - Ep. #8832

January 27, 2003

Worried about Natalie, Viki finds Rex's cover story hard to swallow. Meanwhile, Mitch leads his reluctant bride up to their room at the Palace Hotel. A terrified Blair screams for help as her attacker advances towards the bed. Todd suddenly reappears and lunges at the intruder, who gets him in a choke hold. Max and Roxy are both immersed in regret as he leaves the mill house behind. Tired of Rex's lies, Viki suggests that the time has come for him to leave Llanfair. Al and Renee urge Max to stop wallowing in self-pity and start fighting to win Roxy back. Jen confesses to an angry Cristian how she lied about her baby's paternity. Natalie makes a desperate last ditch effort to avoid getting horizontal with Mitch but he reminds her why consummating their marriage is the only way she'll be granted her divorce. Todd finally overpowers the hit man as two federal agents arrive to take the perpetrator into custody. Rex talks Roxy into letting him move in. A grateful Blair thanks Todd for savin

35x126 - Ep. #8833

January 28, 2003

Lindsay visits Allison's jail cell to remind her former partner in crime that silence is golden. Emily quizzes her brother about Lindsay's latest blackmail attempt. Roxy explains to an alarmed Viki and Cristian how she learned about Natalie's decision to consummate her unholy marriage. Meanwhile, Mitch forces Natalie to don a skimpy negligee before leading his jittery bride towards the bed. R.J. takes pity on an inebriated Max and offers to let him move in until he gets back on his feet. Cris bursts into the honeymoon suite at the Palace and pulls Mitch off a sobbing Natalie. Roxy wanders into Capricorn looking for her ex and is pleased when R.J. reveals how unhappy Max seems. Troy admits to a stunned Emily how he's been bedding Lindsay to keep her trap shut. Nora is assigned to represent Allison, who offers to trade information on Lindsay's lover in exchange for a reduced sentence. Liz lends Max a sympathetic ear after finding him forlornly viewing Luna's videotape. Bo places Mitch un

35x127 - Ep. #8834

January 29, 2003

Happily celebrating her newfound freedom, Blair declares her love and gratitude to Todd. Max pours out his heart to a sympathetic Liz, then collapses in a drunken stupor on his guest's shoulder just as Roxy walks in. Natalie tearfully admits to Cris why she chose to give in to Mitch's disgusting demands in a last ditch effort to save the man she loves. Feeling guilty about his deception, Todd shrugs off Blair's display of hero worship. R.J. gleefully informs Lindsay that her nemesis is scheduled to wed Troy on Valentine's Day. Roxy rails at Max for quickly turning to the first floozy he could find following their divorce. Troy comes to Statesville and urges a puzzled Nora to let another attorney represent Allison. Todd convinces Blair she doesn't need to testify against Suzanne's killer. Cris assures Natalie she has no reason to feel ashamed. Roxy storms back to Club Capricorn and complains to R.J. about Max making time with Liz. Blair's story about the hit man's arrest smells fishy to

35x128 - Ep. #8835

January 30, 2003

At the precinct house, Mitch counters his young bride's accusations by denying that he ever uttered a single threat against Cristian. Andrew lends Max a sympathetic ear as he bemoans the mess his life has become. Roxy returns to her old haunts in Atlantic City and is irked to find her hag of a mother hanging out at the same roulette table. Caught off guard by R.J.'s declaration of love, Liz nervously insists they can't see each other any more because she's already involved with another man in Chicago. Sam accuses Todd of manipulating events to make Blair believe she was being hunted by a hit man. Carlotta describes for an agitated Keri how she nearly died from a piece of the poisoned birthday cake. Rex seeks to ingratiate himself even further with Roxy by staunchly defending her against Stella's vicious verbal attack. Keri's anxiety attack convinces Antonio to keep mum about his dalliance with Liz. Blair finally explains to a shocked Starr why Suzanne is never coming back. Watching his

35x129 - Ep. #8836

January 31, 2003

Unable to legally detain his prisoner any longer, Bo promises Viki he'll get Natalie and Cristian to a safe house far from Mitch's evil grasp. Stunned by Keri's story about Antonio's one night stand, R.J. begins to wonder if his future son-in-law was the man who ""comforted"" Liz. Emily helps Nora select a wedding dress but the fretful bride-to-be can't stop thinking about Lindsay's latest threat. At the prison, Allison warns Troy he will never free of Lindsay. Later, Tillie advises the doctor to rid himself of his heavy burden by rubbing Lindsay out once and for all. Although put off by Todd's abrupt rush to the altar, Blair finally consents to become his wife yet again. Lindsay unnerves Nora by hinting that her new beau is someone with whom the attorney has been involved. As a beaming Starr looks on, Todd promises Blair he will never lie to her again. Troy informs Lindsay that she's about to die at the hands of a ""burglar."" Liz admits to an appalled R.J. that the baby Keri is carrying

35x130 - Ep. #8837

February 3, 2003

Blair is shocked to reveal that Suzanne's faked death was all one of Todd's sick plans. While Marcie and Jen break into Mitch's home, Mitch warns Victor Lord that he had better not renege on their deal. After sleeping together, Lindsay tells Troy that he likes her better than Nora. (recap)

35x131 - Ep. #8838

February 4, 2003

Marcie meets an attractive young curate on her first day of work at the Angel Square Diner who picks up the tab on a cup of coffee for a young woman, then nearly has her steal his wallet. Rae suggests to Roxy that she get a job when she learns she is nearly bankrupt. Mitch catches Jen hiding in the house and suggests she take a hot shower. When she later tries to escape, she slips on the ice and hits her head. (recap)

35x132 - Ep. #8839

February 5, 2003

Arriving at the train station, Antonio is surprised to bump into Jessica, who explains that she's returned from London because she realized she can't run away from her problems. Troy finally tells Nora about his first wife and why he blames himself for her death. Upon discovering that she's being followed by one of Mitch's goons, Viki informs the man that she won't be intimidated by his evil master. Revealing how Lindsay blackmailed him, Troy insists he had no choice but to bed her to protect the woman he really loved. As he moves into his new digs, Max is consumed with memories of Luna. Meanwhile, Renee cautions Al that his father isn't dealing well with his latest divorce. Jen lies unconscious in the snow while Marciey grows concerned about her missing friend. Liz hurries to prevent R.J. from letting the cat out of the bag to their daughter. Jessica helps Antonio cope with an emergency after the blizzard causes an accident on the tracks. Nora tearfully informs Troy he's destroyed any

35x133 - Ep. #8840

February 6, 2003

Blair and Starr sneak back into the penthouse to collect their belongings while Todd is away. Feeling safe from the world, Cristian and Natalie enjoy being snowed in together at the lodge. Sam reminds a gloomy Todd how richly he deserves all the misery he's brought down upon himself. Suzanne attempts to apologize to a furious Starr and her equally angry mother. Antonio and Jessica make their way to the diner. Starr asks her mother to forgive Todd one more time. Lurking in the shadows of the church, Mitch listens as Viki prays aloud for her family. R.J. decides to tell Keri the truth about her unborn child. A frightened Lindsay relates for Bo how three men broke into her gallery and uttered threats against her daughter. As Mitch demands that Viki take him to Natalie, the new curate enters and greets his delighted mother. Carlotta gasps to learn the true paternity of Liz's baby while Antonio prevents R.J. from spreading the word any further. Joey tells a thrilled Viki he's been assigned

35x134 - Ep. #8841

February 7, 2003

Mitch phones Cris and orders him to return Natalie to her husband or face some grave consequences. At Llanfair, a beaming Viki tells Joey and Jessica her prayers have been answered. Starr entreats her mother not to break up their family but Blair explains that she's through giving Todd another chance to break her heart. Struggling to free himself from the handcuffs, R.J. warns Carlotta that all hell will break loose once Antonio blurts out his confession to Keri. Al rushes a half-frozen Jen to the ER, where Troy works to revive her. Afraid that Mitch may be closing in, Cristian and Natalie decide to flee from the lodge. Devastated by her fiance's revelation, a weeping Keri rails at Antonio for deceiving her. Though Joey looks forward to meeting his new sister, Viki reminds him that Natalie cannot come out of hiding until Mitch has been defanged. Later, Todd arrives and gloomily fills his sister in on his latest marital crisis. Jen tells her parents and Bo about the documents she uneart

35x135 - Ep. #8842

February 10, 2003

Keri goes into premature labor and is rushed to the hospital, where R.J. rages at Antonio for endangering his daughter. As Joey and Jessica help Andrew set up the shelter at the community center, Flash takes off with the contents of the charity collection can. Troy regretfully informs Emily that his wedding has been derailed. Horrified to see Mitch carrying off a sleeping Starr, Blair implores him to let go of her daughter. Hank offers Nora a sympathetic shoulder after she reveals how her engagement ended. Starr awakens and squirms away from Mitch, who pulls a gun and orders Blair to surrender her child. Bo's search of Mitch's house turns up medical records on Jessica and Natalie. Keri gives birth to a girl but insists that no one except R.J. be allowed to visit. Blair offers herself up as a substitute hostage to save Starr from Mitch. Lindsay refuses to take no for an answer when Troy tries to give her the cold shoulder. Joey decides not to press charges after Flash is caught with the

35x136 - Ep. #8843

February 11, 2003

Cristian realizes that Natalie is running a high fever. Todd tries to reassure a fretful Starr that her mom will soon be safely home but he refuses to call in the police. Meanwhile, Mitch brings his hostage to an empty theater and binds her hand and feet. Max confronts Al with his failing grades. Mitch phones Todd and instructs him to restore Natalie to her rightful husband if he ever wants to see Blair again. Jessica returns to the community center to help Joey, who describes for his sister how desperate so many of the city's homeless teens have become. Later, Joey asks Flash to round up some of her friends for a free lunch. Cris calls Bo for help but a bad connection prevents the police commissioner from hearing the SOS. Todd begins a frantic search for Natalie. Max cautions Al not to get sucked back into a bad situation by Jen's latest crisis. Cris finally gets through to Bo, who decides to send an officer to check the lodge. Flash snipes at Jessica as they work together at the cent

35x137 - Ep. #8844

February 12, 2003

R.J. bars Antonio's way when he tries to get in to see Keri. Hank offers Nora the chance to change her life by becoming an assistant district attorney. From her hospital bed, Jen begs Lindsay to get a warning to Jessica and Natalie. Todd tails Officer Naylor up to the lodge but discovers that Natalie and Cristian have already vacated the premises. Al pays a call on Jen to let her know he's finally moving on with his life. Bo questions Mitch about the medical records the police unearthed at his house. After their car breaks down, Cris and a feverish Natalie take refuge in a nearby cave. Under the watchful eye of two of Mitch's minions, Blair secretly works to loosen the ropes binding her wrists and ankles. Al reminds Jen that her obsession with Cris badly mirrors his own infatuation with her which has now come to an end. Mitch stonewalls under interrogation from Bo. Liz tries to mend fences with R.J. but he firmly rejects her olive branch. Meanwhile, Antonio slips into Keri's room and b

35x138 - Ep. #8845

February 13, 2003

Nora apologizes to Gabrielle for monopolizing Bo's time. Dr. Conklin tells Keri the baby is doing well but will need a few additional tests. Blair manages to wriggle free of her ropes and slips away from her guards. Todd tracks Cris and Natalie to the cave, where he claims he was sent by Bo to fetch them home now that Mitch is safely behind bars. Meanwhile, Jen awakens to find Mitch standing over her hospital bed. The news of Nora's broken engagement unnerves Gabrielle, as does Bo's announcement that his ex will now be working alongside him as the new ADA. Mitch advises a frightened Jen to choose her words more carefully from now on. Jessica surprises Antonio by refusing to pass judgment on him. Unconvinced by Todd's story, Cris refuses to leave with him. Sensing that Blair is still close at hand, Mitch flushes her out by threatening to kidnap Jack and Starr. Todd stabs Cris with a hypodermic to knock him out, then carries an unconscious Natalie back to his car. Jen refuses to incrimin

35x139 - Ep. #8846

February 14, 2003

Chris staggers out to the road, where he's picked up by a passing motorist. Meanwhile, asleep in Todd's car, Natalie dreams of attending a party at Capricorn, where she struggles to locate the man she loves. At the theater, Blair dreams of Todd coming to her with a rose and all the right words to win her heart again. Natalie finds herself ostracized by the other party guests and turns to her twin for help, but Jessica shrilly announces that she will never fit in. Later, Mitch corners his wife and warns Natalie there is no escape. Jessica dreams of Antonio, who reminds her that her unfortunate family connection to Mitch will haunt her forever. Todd phones Starr to reassure her that he'll soon have her mother safely home again. In Natalie's dream, Cris finally appears and saves her from Mitch with the power of his undying love. As Flash sleeps, she imagines Joey taking her to the Capricorn party for Valentine's Day. Nora's dream about all the men she's loved and lost inspires her to be e

35x140 - Ep. #8847

February 17, 2003

Natalie comes to and demands that Todd stop the car, then gasps to see a gun fall from the glove compartment. Across town, the old man struggles for each breath and wonders how long he can wait for Mitch to deliver the goods. Jessica encourages Starr to talk about her bad dream. In describing her nightmare, Starr reveals how her mother was kidnapped by Mitch. After Naylor returns from the lodge, Bo guesses that Todd was responsible for knocking out his officer. Fearing for Natalie's safety, Cristian urges the truck driver not to lose sight of Todd's vehicle. Meanwhile, Todd explains to Natalie why he's taking her to Mitch but promises he won't let any harm come to his sister's child. Jessica quietly phones Bo with the news of Blair's abduction. Todd and Natalie arrive at the abandoned theater with Cristian close on their heels. After overpowering Mitch's goons and freeing Blair, Cris creeps slowly towards the stage. Blinded by the spotlight, Todd shouts for Mitch to produce Blair, then

35x141 - Ep. #8848

February 18, 2003

Starr tells Viki her dad is going to be a hero. At the abandoned theater, Todd comes to and finds Bo standing over him. Meanwhile, alarmed to see his brother lying in a pool of blood, Antonio calls for an ambulance. Jessica explains to her mother how Mitch abducted Blair and demanded Natalie in exchange. Bo places a protesting Todd under arrest. Mitch drags Natalie to a motel, where he places a call to the old man. Relieved to see Todd alive, a tearful Blair throws her arms around his neck. At the ER, Antonio breaks some bad news to his distraught mother. Mitch dyes Natalie's hair blonde. Todd admits to accidentally shooting Cris but swears to an outraged Viki that he was trying to protect both Natalie and Blair. Troy assures Carlotta and Antonio that Cris will make a full recovery. Later, Jen helps Cristian slip away from the hospital. Mitch drugs Natalie after placing a ""J"" around her neck. Blair and Starr are joyfully reunited. Viki is rattled to recognize her father's scarf at the

35x142 - Ep. #8849

February 19, 2003

Fan Fantasy Day begins with Viki sitting in an old theater house looking at old movie posters. Each of the stories shows today were tailor-made for the fans.

35x143 - Ep. #8850

February 20, 2003

Though Starr gives Todd a hero's welcome, Blair icily reminds her ex how his actions always wind up hurting innocent bystanders. Antonio catches Cristian trying to hot wire a police car. A rattled Viki confides to Jessica how the monogrammed scarf Mitch gave Jen was exactly like the ones Victor used to wear. Meanwhile, Mitch hands a groggy Natalie over to the surgical team. Unable to persuade Cris to return to his hospital bed, Antonio reluctantly agrees to accompany his brother up to Jason's Landing. Painful memories flood back for Viki as she and Jessica sift through Victor's old trunk for clues to Natalie's whereabouts. Todd admits he messed up again but urges Blair to remember how much they need each other. Nora and Troy have an awkward encounter at the police station. Todd is devastated when Blair tearfully asks him to remove himself from their children's lives. Bo learns that Jessica and her maternal grandfather both share the same rare blood type. Later, Nora and Bo explain to a

35x144 - Ep. #8851

February 21, 2003

Antonio and Cris press Sanders to explain Mitch's connection to his clinic. As Bo and Nora make their case to an astounded Viki, Todd arrives and asks why everyone is discussing his late, unlamented father. Meanwhile, Mitch gleefully informs a groggy Natalie that the time has come to give away her heart. As Joey bemoans the fact that he can't rescue all the teenagers he's met at the community center, Andrew encourages his curate to remember that saving even one young life will be a victory in itself. Though Viki insists that their father is long gone, Todd points out that they both know Victor might still be among the living. Nora helps Bo obtain an arrest warrant for Mitch. Antonio unearths evidence of a transfer of Jessica's blood to the Coleman Clinic. Viki urges an unhappy Todd to believe that he is nothing like Victor. Joey follows Flash to a makeshift performance space, where she bolts in a panic before taking the stage. Viki and Jessica decide to travel to Jason's Landing. Meanw

35x145 - Ep. #8852

February 24, 2003

Blair tells a petulant Starr that Todd is out of their lives for good. Victor greets his shocked daughter, who gapes at her ""late"" father in disbelief. Meanwhile, Mitch pressures the surgeon to begin the operation at once. Brad brings Flash up to his room in the Palace Hotel and orders a bottle of champagne. As Asa moves to cancel Rae's credit cards, Nigel suggests to his employer that his feelings for Roxy are more than skin deep. Viki pushes past Mitch and rushes to Natalie's side, then is horrified when Victor orders her to sacrifice one of her daughters so he can receive his new heart. Bo, Antonio and Cristian arrive in the nick of time and place Victor under arrest. Wielding a gun, Mitch takes Jessica hostage but Antonio quickly subdues him. Sam reminds Blair that his love for her has not abated. Following an encounter with Nora, Todd broods on the possibility that he was born evil just like his depraved father. At the hospital, Viki tries to reassure Natalie she could never have

35x146 - Ep. #8853

February 25, 2003

Warning his mother he won't support her, Rex advises Roxy to either find a job or con another sugar daddy into marrying her. Todd slips into Victor's hospital room and introduces himself to his father. Summoned by Renee to Brad's room at the Palace, Joey finds an inebriated Flash passed out on the bed. Jessica apologizes to her twin for all the misery Victor and Mitch put her through. Meanwhile, at the jail, Mitch instructs his attorney to return to Jason's Landing for a crucial piece of evidence. An enraged Viki struggles to come to terms with her father's return from the ""dead."" Todd bitterly confronts Victor, who reminds his son that they are identical. Joey gently presses Flash to talk about her upbringing. As he quarrels with Rae about their divorce settlement, Asa suddenly clutches his chest and staggers back. A dejected Natalie tells Cris she knows Viki would have sacrificed her to save Jessica. Victor warns Todd to stop Mitch. Renee rails at Rae for hurting Asa once again. Late

35x147 - Ep. #8854

February 26, 2003

After Al sleeps through an important exam, Rex offers to hook him up with the materials he needs to never miss another test. Todd returns to the jail and presses Mitch for the truth about his alliance with Victor. Meanwhile, Viki confronts her father with the heinous crimes he committed against her years ago. As R.J. brings Keri and the baby home to his apartment, Liz arrives and demands her child. Cris asks Carlotta if he and Natalie can live with her for a while. At Llanfair, Jessica urges her twin not to move out but Natalie continues to pack. Liz is stunned when Keri reveals her baby's true parentage. Victor tells an enraged Viki he's done nothing wrong. Keri icily informs her mother she will never let Antonio near her child again. Evangeline reports success to Mitch. Al agrees to meet Rex's drug dealer friend. Todd breaks into Evangeline's office and finds Victor's will. R.J. helps Keri keep Antonio in the dark. Viki returns to Llanfair and burns her father's trunk.

35x148 - Ep. #8855

February 27, 2003

Nora learns that her first case as prosecutor will be Mitch Lawrence's arraignment. Troy tells Victor his best chance for survival will be the implantation of an artificial heart. Tipped off by Renee that a hotel guest was robbed of cash and jewelry, Joey cautions Flash that she may be questioned by the police. Natalie remains aloof with her puzzled mother while Jessica reluctantly keeps mum about her twin moving out of Llanfair. Determined to see her dad, Starr fakes a stomachache and cons Hedy into taking her to Dr. Troy. Todd talks fast to get out of a jam after a security guard catches him in Evangeline's office. Antonio asks Sam for help asserting his parental rights to prevent Liz from leaving town with his baby daughter. Much to the dismay of Viki and her family, Mitch pleads not guilty and is freed on ,000 bail. Joey listens in on Flash's rehearsal. Uneasy about Carlotta, Natalie insists on sleeping on the couch instead of staying with Cris in his bedroom. Victor struggles

35x149 - Ep. #8856

February 28, 2003

Flash cuts short her soulful song when she spots Joey listening to her. Mitch watches Troy working to restore Victor's heart to sinus rhythm. Evangeline warns Todd he'll be crushed if he takes on her client. Troy hurries Victor to the OR to be prepped for the implantation of an artificial heart. Facing ejection from college for his failing grades, Al waits impatiently for Rex's dealer friend to arrive. Natalie realizes the veneer of Carlotta's ""graciousness"" is already wearing thin. Joey accuses Brad of exploiting an underage girl, then threatens to have him arrested if he bothers Flash again. Later, Flash snaps at Joey when he pries for information about her past. With Victor's life ebbing away, Mitch urges Viki to let her hateful father die. Todd arrives and informs his startled sister how Mitch stands to inherit everything if Victor expires. Later, Viki signs the surgical consent papers. Al cons his father into giving him cash for ""textbooks,"" then secretly buys pills from Brad. Jes

35x150 - Ep. #8857

March 3, 2003

Though Viki entreats her daughter to move back to Llanfair, Natalie refuses to even entertain the idea of going home. Cris snarls at Todd for endangering Natalie's life. Joey explains to Flash how his family lost touch with his Aunt Tina and her children years ago. Revealing that she and C.J. traveled together to Nashville last year, Flash tells Joey she became separated from his cousin but balks at disclosing any details about the nature of their relationship. A beaming Gabrielle confides to Bo that she's never been happier. Across town, Matthew works to cheer up his dejected mom. Viki attempts to make Natalie understand that she could never have submitted to Victor's demand that she choose between her children. Unconvinced, Natalie bitterly insists she knows Viki would have sacrificed her for Jessica in a heartbeat. Todd brings Sam the fragment of Victor's new will but the attorney cautions him the document won't hold up in court. Joey offers to help Flash track down C.J. Nora interr

35x151 - Ep. #8858

March 4, 2003

Al tells Joey he thinks C.J. relocated to a small town in Michigan. Nora promises Bo she won't let Mitch walk on a technicality. From his hospital bed, Victor weakly agrees to dictate a new will. Antonio complains to Jessica about the way Liz and Keri have conspired to keep him away from his baby daughter. Marcy confides to Jen how she's developed a massive crush on the cute new curate. With Todd holding the video camera, Victor gasps for breath as he describes how Mitch pulled a double-cross, but his heart stops before he can finish his statement. Al's unusually hyper behavior sets Jessica wondering. Flash attracts the attention of a male patron at the hotel bar. Lindsay taunts Gabrielle about Bo's new ""business relationship"" with his old flame. Troy regretfully informs Todd and Viki that their father is dead. Later, Viki tells her brother she's made peace with Victor's crimes against her. Antonio warns Keri he won't rest until he's gained his parental rights. Renee has Flash arrested

35x152 - Ep. #8859

March 5, 2003

After Flash vehemently proclaims her innocence, Joey urges Renee to give his new friend another chance. Though Viki orders him to leave her house, Mitch gleefully reminds her that Llanfair and all the rest of Victor's holdings now belong to him. The party at the student union gets kicked into high gear when the Voice of the Night begins emceeing the event from a remote location. Laughing off Marcy's words of warning, Jen begins knocking back drinks in rapid succession. Flash and a friend use fake college IDs to gain entrance to the party on campus. Brad offers a high-flying Al a new pill to level him off. Jessica introduces her twin to Joey, who welcomes his ""new"" sister into the family but receives a frosty reception in exchange. An inebriated Jen makes a fool of herself when she loudly accosts Cristian. Later, Jen bitterly informs an astonished Natalie how low she stooped in her efforts to steal Cris. Antonio saves Jessica from a mugger in Angel Square. Though Marcy again tries to re

35x153 - Ep. #8860

March 6, 2003

Jen and Rex awaken with hangovers after spending the night together. Fed up with Starr's tantrums, Blair angrily informs her fuming daughter that nothing will ever convince her to take Todd back. Across town, Todd presents Sam with a videotape purporting to be Victor's new will but Viki refuses to play along with her brother's scam. Jen tells a disapproving Marcy that she willingly slept with Rex. Blair panics after Starr runs away from home again. Meanwhile, Starr shows up on Troy's doorstep and tells her friend she's leaving town. Mitch sneers at Viki and her family after being bequeathed the Banner, Llanfair and most of the Lord fortune. Troy convinces Starr to take a nap before hitting the road. Hank warns Rae she's turned into a greedy, grasping woman instead of the caring person she once was. Mitch promises to share his newfound wealth with his daughter but Jessica rejects his offer. As Starr snoozes, Blair and Troy share sob stories about their failed love lives. Todd's day hits

35x154 - Ep. #8861

March 7, 2003

Blair laughingly welcomes Troy into the Lonely Hearts Losers club as they commiserate about their disrupted love lives. Holding a gun on Mitch, Todd informs his enemy he has nothing left to lose now that he's been stripped of his wife, his children and his home. R.J. agrees to help Keri and her daughter leave town on a chartered flight. Liz arrives and reveals that Antonio has taken out a restraining order preventing her and the baby from leaving Llanview. Cristian tells his mother he and Natalie are moving into Antonio's old place. After Blair leaves with Starr, a drunken Lindsay strips for Troy in a pathetic attempt to seduce him. Natalie forces Carlotta to admit that she disapproves of her. Declaring he will never bed her again, Troy orders Lindsay out of his loft. Reminding Todd of his basic decency, Jessica convinces her uncle not to kill Mitch. R.J. shares an affectionate farewell with his daughter as Keri, Liz and the baby board the plane. Lindsay finds Todd's discarded gun. Mit

35x155 - Ep. #8862

March 10, 2003

Stunned by his devastating loss, a grieving R.J. returns home. Unaware of the tragedy which has befallen him, Antonio tells Cris and Natalie he's determined to be a part of his infant daughter's life. Viki questions her brother after noticing Victor's ring on Todd's finger. Declaring that the Lord family is the only one he has left, Todd assures Viki he won't rest until he takes care of Mitch. A sympathetic Nora attempts to console R.J. as he weeps for his daughter. Irked to learn she must perform community service, Jen looks for the easy way out. Blair bumps into Troy at Rodi's and they again forge a bond. Mitch crashes Victor's internment ceremony and tells Viki how her brother tried to kill him. After Mitch departs, closely followed by Todd, Viki is heartened to see Natalie arrive with Jessica. Nora regretfully breaks terrible news to Hank. Mitch watches with interest as an angry Todd confronts Blair and Troy. Later, Mitch notes Lindsay's reaction when she sees Troy and Blair dancin

35x156 - Ep. #8863

March 11, 2003

Jen watches approvingly as Rex cons his way into a free drink at Rodi's. Sam finds Blair arguing with Todd. Meanwhile, Mitch toys with Lindsay as he plants vivid images in her mind of Troy's latest betrayal. Unable to believe R.J.'s terrible tale, Antonio insists there must be some mistake but Nora sadly confirms that Keri and the baby are dead. Todd accuses Sam of turning Blair against him. Mitch urges Lindsay to end her agonizing pain and humiliation by killing Troy with Todd's gun. Marcy informs an annoyed Al that his parents have hired her to tutor him. Taken aback by Todd's revelation, Sam cautions Blair to watch her step with Troy. Later, Blair issues a seductive invitation to Troy. Tired of her ""best friend's"" constant clinging, Jen asks Marcy to give her some space. Mitch finally persuades Lindsay to take her revenge. Across town, Jen warns Sam that her mother is armed and upset. Blair greets Troy wearing only a smile and a skimpy negligee.

35x157 - Ep. #8864

March 12, 2003

Jessica offers a grieving Antonio her condolences. Natalie admits to Cris how she can't seem to forgive her mother for favoring Jess. Caught off guard by Blair's come-on, Troy suggests they slow things down a bit. After Mitch's hidden goon knocks Todd out and handcuffs him to the wall, Mitch removes Victor's ring from Todd's finger. As they move into Antonio's apartment, Natalie promises Cris that a happy future awaits them both. Cornered again by Lindsay, Nora tells her no one will ever love her. Gently turning a drunken Blair down, Troy puts her to bed and leaves the house.

35x158 - Ep. #8865

March 13, 2003

Certain she's killed Troy, a weeping Lindsay drops the gun and flees from the scene of her crime. Though Nora expresses skepticism about her tale, Natalie claims she did consummate her marriage to Mitch so she's eligible for a large settlement in the divorce. Cris urges his brother to take time to grieve but Antonio insists on staying on the job. Mitch slips into Blair's bedroom and is stunned to find Sam lying dead. At the ER, a frantic Flash begs Troy and Joey to help her friend who's overdosed on Ecstasy. Bo orders Antonio to surrender his gun while he's on desk duty. Nora warns Natalie that her lie will only prove disastrous in court. Later, however, Roxy encourages Natalie to do whatever is necessary to soak her spouse for a huge sum. After planting Todd's belongings in the room, Mitch tries to shoot Blair but discovers the gun is empty. Joey steps in when Antonio roughly interrogates Flash. At the gallery, Mitch tries to calm a hysterical Lindsay by assuring her that Todd will be