35x1 - Ep. #8698

July 17, 2002

35x2 - Ep. #8708

July 29, 2002

Tea struggles to respond to Todd's questions regarding her motives for staying on the island. While Tood is watching her still, waiting for an answer, Tea keels over in pain. Meanwhile, Lindsay finds herself in trouble on the way to Rae's house when she is stopped by police officer Roberts who is a new cop and does not no about Lindsay and Allison's escape. At the same time, Allison and RJ contemplate their next move while Roxy sees them from Rae's window which she was there to return the Women of the Yaer award. Elsewhere in Llanview, Starr finds Blair and Hedy leaving a seductive message from Troy, but Starr remains confused since she thinks Blair still loves Todd. At the same time, Nora overhears the message on Troy's answering machine and decides to drop by at Blair's because Matthew left his sleeping bags pillow there. Speaking of Nora, she is the object of Troy's concern when he finds out that Lindsay has escaped. To further complicate matters, Antonio thinks the worst when

35x3 - Ep. #8700

July 17, 2002

35x4 - Ep. #8710

July 31, 2002

Al puts his plan to get Jen back into action after he steals Natalie's house keys. Speaking of Natalie, Christian shares important information with her, and a moment of celebration turns into passion. In the midst of their kiss, Jen almost walks in on them. Elsewhere, Tea and Todd remain confused about their feelings. Back at the scene of the car accident, Lindsay decides to take the high road by throwing Nora a rope. Hoping to go unnoticed, Lindsay leaves, believing that Nora is out of harm's way. But, the rope breaks and Nora is thrown back into the water. Then, Troy arrives and panics when he finds Nora underwater. At the same time, Blair confesses all of what she has done to Nora and Troy to Sam, but Sam is unable to concentrate on what Blair is telling him when he gets a phone call telling him Lindsay has escaped. Elsewhere in town, Viki and Niki duke it out, while Ben makes Viki more nervous when he walks in on her talking to herself.

35x5 - Ep. #8702

July 19, 2002

35x6 - Ep. #8703

July 22, 2002

35x7 - Ep. #8704

July 23, 2002

35x8 - Ep. #8714

August 6, 2002

Todd and Tea continue their passionate kiss, but are shocked when Ross shows up. Unfortunately, Todd lets his jealousy get in the way and refuses to work together with them. Meanwhile, Cristian continues to try and explain things to Jen, but she has trouble processing what he's telling her. Later, Chris goes to the police station, while Natalie talks to Jen. At the same time, Lindsay is stunned to hear a news report indicating that Jen had been injured in a fire. She also goes to find Allison and arrives just in time to prevent Roxy from getting hurt by Allison. Elsewhere in Llanview, Antonio questions RJ about his involvement in the prison break. At the same time, Keri witnesses their conversation and is stunned by Antonio's inquisitive manner. At Lanfair Viki argue after Ben prevents his wife from leaving. Their confrontation continues to heat up, and Ben realizes that Viki was the one who pushed him out of the window that night!

35x9 - Ep. #8706

July 25, 2002

35x10 - Ep. #8707

July 26, 2002

35x11 - Ep. #8718

August 12, 2002

Troy asks his sister, Emily, to accompany him when he takes Nora away from harms way. Unfortunately for Troy, Emily says no, and states that Troy's willingness to protect Nora might stem from his inability to save his old wife, Joanna. Meanwhile, Bo presents RJ with new evidence, but RJ remains extremely disturbed. At the same time, Keri opens up to Nora before going to the police station and finding Antonio still investigating RJ. Speaking of Antonio, he receives a visit from Cristian, who tells his brother that he has feelings for Natalie and at the same time Natalie tells Rex she has feelings for Chris! In addition, he also admits that he and Natalie almost slept together. At the same time, Jen receives a huge blow when she overhears Natalie and Chris talking about how Jen will never find out that they almost had sex. But even before that happened Jessica tracks down Natalie and apologizes to her. Elsewhere around town, Roxy discovers Viki's body in the trunk.

35x12 - Ep. #8719

August 13, 2002

Lindsay grows doubtful of Allison, and in the process, ends up making plans for them to go to Canada. Later, Allison gives Lindsay a stern warning not to go down into the basement. Down in Rea's basement, Roxy causes more harm than good when she knocks herself out while trying to escape. On the other side of town, Jen continues to listen as Natalie tells Christian that she will never spill the beans about what they almost did. Jen is obviously extremely upset by what she hears. Later, Chris tracks down Jen, but Jen tries not to let on as to the real reason why she's so upset. Meanwhile, Sam goes over to Rae's house. Down at the Police Station, Antonio remains doubtful of Keri, prompting Keri to run out on him. She also explains that she can't get married to someone who doesn't fully trust her. At the same time, RJ and Bo face off and RJ decides not to let Bo take control of the situation. In the meantime, Rae's hopes at starting out new seem grim when she watches as Asa disses he

35x13 - Ep. #8720

August 14, 2002

Tea's plan to make Todd jealous by spending time with Ross finally uncovers when Ross figures it out. However, Ross tells a surprised Tea that he understands her intention and doesn't object. Speaking of Todd, he can't get Tea out of his mind, and he later decides to come clean with her. At the same time, Addie starts to think that Blair might actually have romantic feelings for Sam. Meanwhile, Starr sets out on a new mission to track down Todd. At Rae's house, Lindsay and Allison must find a quick hiding place when Sam arrives. Rae comes home as well, and flatly refuses Sam's request to borrow files. Later, as Sam remains preoccupied with other matters, Rae takes the cassette tape that has her session with Asa on it. In the process, Rae doesn't realize how close she is to revealing Alison and Lindsay's hiding spot. Meanwhile, Al remains plagued with feelings of guilt, while Max and Gabrielle continue to reward his efforts. Later in the day, Bo calls Al and asks him to come down

35x14 - Ep. #8721

August 15, 2002

Lindsay and Rae get a lucky break when Rae doesn't spot them in her house. Unfortunately for Lindsay, her relief turns to anger when she sees a picture of Troy and Nora together. Speaking of them , their trip to the cabin is anything but happy. Later, Troy and Nora manage to make love, but their passionate moment is ruined when Troy has a nightmare of Joanna. Back in Llanview, Rae shows that she can match up to Asa by telling him her plans to write a book divulging all of his secrets. Asa can't do anything but laugh at Rae's ridiculous comments, but he later grows quite serious when Rae plays the tape of him confessing everything. In Hawaii, Tea blows up at Todd for all the mistakes he's ever made. In addition, she makes him help her build a raft. In the process, Tea realizes how strong her feelings for Todd actually are. Back in Lanview, Christian feels nothing but guilt when Jen continues to remind him of their love. Later, Al ponders the real reason behind Jen's willingness to be

35x15 - Ep. #8722

August 16, 2002

Up in the cabin, Nora wakes Troy up from his nightmare. In the aftermath, Troy tells Nora that he will always look out for her, but in a private moment, Troy has trouble letting go of his past. At the same time, Jessica goes up to Viki's attic and finds Starr. Together, they talk about the rough times they've both been through. Back in Llanview, Rae gets pleasure out of making Asa squirm. In response to finding out that Rae plans on writing a book about him, Asa inquires as to what he can do to get Rae to change her mind. Meanwhile, Roxy tells Alison that she's certain she can get the money she needs because she will offer Max a divorce in exchange for 50,000 dollars. As a result, Roxy places a call to Max, but Max hangs up when Roxy starts screaming that she's being held captive. Seconds later, Allison says that she will use Roxy as a protective force, but before they can do anything, a pair of hands reach out of the trunk and starts to choke Allison. Elsewhere, Blair goes back

35x16 - Ep. #8723

August 19, 2002

Somewhere in the Pacific, Todd misinterprets a moment between Tea and Ross, and therefore decides to steal the raft and leave the island. Blair tries to comfort Starr by telling her that she would never do anything to keep her apart from her dad. Meanwhile, Christian and Carlotta offer a truce to RJ, but RJ feels guilty and decides not to accept their offer. At the same time, RJ's involvement in Keri and Antonio's lives continue to cause tension. As a result, Keri gives her engagement ring back to Antonio. Over at Rae's place, Allison grabs for the gun when Niki attacks her. Niki then tries to get the gun from Allison, but a shot is fired in the midst of their fight. At the same time, Roxy's safety actually concerns Max for once, but he resorts to his old ways when he calls Nora and tells her to accelerate the divorce proceedings. Meanwhile, Rex watches from afar as Chad comforts Jessica.

35x17 - Ep. #8724

August 20, 2002

Thousands of miles away in the ocean, Tea convinces Todd to accompany her back to shore, where she finally admits her love for him. At the same time, Ross comes to the conclusion that Tea will never be his. Meanwhile, Tea is delighted when Todd admits he has feelings for her as well. Back in Llanview, a heartbroken Keri feels no choice but to break off her engagement to Antonio. Later, Keri seeks solace in RJ's arms, but all RJ can feel is deep guilt. Meanwhile, Jen tells Al that she wants to ruin whatever Chris and Natalie have together. Therefore, she puts her plan into action by inviting Natalie over to dinner. However, Chris gets called away, but Jen won't let Natalie leave. Back at Raes, Viki and Allison's lives are spared when the gun misses hitting both of them. Lindsay hears the gun go off, and calls RJ out of fear, but RJ refuses to help her. Back inside, Allison threatens Lindsay, but as they prepare to drive away, Lindsay realizes that Viki is being held captive in the trunk

35x18 - Ep. #8725

August 21, 2002

Over dinner, Jen amuses herself by giving Natalie grief about Chris. Speaking of relationships, Carlotta tries to get Keri to work things out with Antonio. Then Antonio and RJ appear on the verge of a violent fistfight. Later, Keri goes to see RJ, but is shocked when she sees his injuries. RJ tells his daughter that Antonio attacked him. Meanwhile, Allison continues to point the gun at Lindsay, resulting in Lindsay being pegged to drive the getaway car. Allison continues to lose all sense of reality when she hears Ben reaching out to Viki over the radio. While the situation continues to unfold, Bo comes to the realization that Allison and Lindsay were previously at Rae's house. Elsewhere in town, Blair tries to convince Sam that her relationship with Chad is purely professional. Later, Blair and Sam get caught up in the moment and kiss. However, when Sam leaves, he goes to see Chad and tells him that Blair has decided Chad shouldn't be working at The Sun anymore.

35x19 - Ep. #8726

August 22, 2002

35x20 - Ep. #8717

August 9, 2002

35x21 - Ep. #8728

August 26, 2002

As part of his scheme to divorce Roxy, Max takes his wife to Capricorn and gets RJ to help him with his plan. However, Roxy remembers seeing Allison and RJ together, so she decides to call the cops. Meanwhile, Antonio accidentally shoots Ben, and Ben's life hangs in the balance but, the situation causes Viki to completely let go of her ""Niki"" personanality. However, Viki is devastated when Antonio brings her up to date on what has happened. Surprisingly though, Viki says that they are both to blame for Ben's condition. Up at Viki's cabin, Bo tells Lindsay that she won't be getting off the hook anytime soon. Meanwhile, Gabrielle forces Al to admit that he was the one responsible for setting Jen's room on fire. Elsewhere in town, Asa's announcement that he is going to marry Rae shocks Renee. Regardless, Andrew officiates in Rae and Asa's wedding ceremony, and the new couple vows to make each other's life miserable.

35x22 - Ep. #8729

August 27, 2002

RJ catches on to Roxie's scheme and prevents her from calling the police by telling her Max's plan to get her drunk and have her sleep it off while he goes to divorce court. Meanwhile, Gabrielle and Max come face to face, but Gabrielle protects Al in his father's presence only for the meantime. And back at her dad's hoouse Jen realizes that he might have been the one that set the fire. At the Hospital, Ben and Viki finally reunite, but it's extremely short because Ben is going into a coma. Still at Viki's cabin, Lindsay tries to convince Bo that she is innocent, but he still sends her back to Statesville prison. In addition, Allison is sent to St. Annes where she is placed in custody.

35x23 - Ep. #8730

August 28, 2002

Jen asks Al if he was the one who set fire to her room. Al admits his actions, but he tries to explain that everything he did was out of love for Jen. Meanwhile, Max's plan to divorce Roxy on grounds of abandonment fail to translate in court. As a result, Roxy is awarded all of Max's assets. Max's devastation is eased only a tad when Roxy says that she'd rather stay married than accept his money. At the same time, Rae torments Asa in the early stages of their marriage. Meanwhile, Antonio can't stop himself from feeling guilt, but Bo suspend him anyway. Antonio decides that the best thing may be for him to leave town. In the meantime, Jessica and Natalie reunite with Viki, and Natalie is brought to tears by Viki's heartfelt apology. On a sad note, Viki must say a final goodbye to Ben, who is taken to Switzerland. Ben's family surrounds him since it is obvious that Ben will never recover. At the same time, Renee tells Viki the devastating truth about Rae's past.

35x24 - Ep. #8731

August 29, 2002

35x25 - Ep. #8732

August 30, 2002

Blair can't believe her ears when she finds out what happened to Ben. In response, she offers to help Sam deal with his grief. In turn, Chad comforts Blair. In the meantime, Todd accepts Tea's admission of love for him, and tells her that he does trust. Elsewhere in town, Lindsay can't control her excitement when the governor of Pennsylvania tells her that she has received a pardon for saving Mollie's life. Later, RJ and Lindsay decide to never tell anyone about their roles in the prison escape. As a result, Lindsay decides to change her life for the better. At the same time, Nora and Troy can't contain their love and lust for one another. Later, Lindsay and Troy run into each other at the hospital. At Crossroads, Viki is overcome by a vision of Ben. The two share one last moment together before their lives take separate roads. Across the way, Roxy makes it a point to get Max to fall in love with her.

35x26 - Ep. #8733

September 2, 2002

Tea realizes for the first time that her actions hurt Ross. Regardless, Todd and Tea later kiss while going for a skinny-dip in the ocean. Back in Llanview, Blair and Chad decide to keep a professional working relationship. Later, Blair and Starr have a talk, and Blair tells Starr that she's not going to replace Todd. In the middle of their talk, Blair receives divorce papers. Meanwhile, Troy and Nora decide to never let Lindsay get to them again. However, Lindsay finds out that Troy was once before married. Elsewhere in town, Jen can't stand the thought of Chris and Natalie being together. As a result, Jen forgives a relieved Al, and Al is later stunned when Jen asks him to make love to her. At the same time, Chris tries to tell Natalie his feelings, but Keri interrupts the moment. Shortly thereafter, Chris tells Keri that he's falling in love with Natalie, while Keri admits the same thing to Rex. In addition, Seth presents Jessica with a token of his love and affection.

35x27 - Ep. #8734

September 3, 2002

Keri remains determined to find Antonio. Speaking of the missing man, Antonio is seen at a diner with a woman, but he later loses his cool with her when he has flashbacks of Ben's shooting. At the same time, Al and Jen make love, but Al is later dumbfounded when Jen tells him that it was wrong. Meanwhile, Lindsay's suspicions regarding Troy prove to be true. Speaking of Lindsay, she shares an emotional reunion with Jen. In the process, Troy finds Lindsay outside of his building. In the meantime, Jen does some investigating on the subject of fertility. Also, Keri tells Chris that he needs to talk to Natalie. However, Rex accidentally lies and tells Chris that Natalie is out on a date. As a result, Al tells Natalie that Jen knows what's really going on with her and Chris.

35x28 - Ep. #8735

September 4, 2002

Troy gives Lindsay a stern warning to steer clear of him and Nora. Regardless, Lindsay continues to snoop into Troy's past and finds out that he worked at a hospital in Africa. As a result, Lindsay decides to go to great lengths to find Troy's secret wife. At the same time, Antonio and the woman at the diner have an encounter, but this time Antonio learns that the woman just returned from Africa. Meanwhile, in an attempt to get pregnant, Jen seduces Al again, and the two make love. However, Jen is later stunned when Al admits that he told Natalie that Jen knows the truth about her and Chris. At the same time, Rex keeps lying to Chris in order to keep him and Natalie apart. Shortly after, Natalie and Chris accidentally run into each other, but the lines of communication are so crossed, neither understands where the other one is coming from. Later, Chris finds Natalie in tears outside of his door. In other news, Jessica defends Seth in front of Rex, while Rex watches from afar as Jess an

35x29 - Ep. #8736

September 5, 2002

The woman at the diner breaks down in front of Antonio when she explains that she was just in Africa scattering her dead husband's ashes. As a result, the woman tries to help Antonio deal with his grief. Apparently she works her magic, because they kiss and later begin to make love. In the meantime, Chris stops Natalie from leaving his place, and they agree to talk. In the process, they realize that Jen most likely doesn't know the truth. Speaking of Jen, she starts playing mind games with Al, but Chris overhears her telling Al that she misses him. At the same time, Jessica tells Rex not to get involved with Shawna. Afterwards, Rex observes as Jessica and Seth become quite romantic. As a result, Rex is not in a good mood after making love with Shawna. In other news, Renee ponders the real reason behind Asa and Rae's quick marriage. Meanwhile, Rae is hurt by Asa's harsh comments.

35x30 - Ep. #8737

September 6, 2002

At the airport, Lindsay buys a ticket to Africa, but unbeknownst to her, Troy sees her from afar. Meanwhile, after a night of romance, Antonio and the woman from the dinner feel a sense of renewed purpose. Therefore, Antonio realizes that he still loves Keri, and decides to return to Llanview. Back in town, Keri can't wait to see Antonio again. At the same time, Bo tells RJ that Keri will eventually realize what Antonio's done to her. Also, Bo tells Gabrielle that he has no information stemming from the fire in Jen's room. Speaking of Jen, she narrowly escapes a huge blowup with Chris by explaining her phone call to Al. However, Al is dumbfounded when Jen says that she and Chris are still an item. As a result, Jen forces Al to steer clear of her and Chris. Meanwhile, Rex tells Natalie that he told Chris she went on a date. Natalie feels that she can no longer live in the past, so she decides to go on a date with Chad. Then, Chris tells Chad not to hurt Natalie or he will be sorry ev

35x31 - Ep. #8738

September 9, 2002

Bo tells Gabrielle that a nautical paint thinner was used to set the fire at Sam's. After getting past Roxy, Gabrielle finds a can of paint thinner in Al's closet. Later, Roxy tells Bo that Gabrielle is at the Millhouse acting a bit odd. Al gets angered after Jen makes it clear that she no longer wants him in her life. Instead, she openly declares her love for Cristian, and tells Al that he is not the man for her. Shortly thereafter, a scheming Jen explains that she just misunderstood the circumstances surrounding the relationship of Cristian and Natalie. However, Al makes it clear that he will tell Cristian that he and Jen spent a night of passion together. Speaking of Cristian, he tells Antonio that Keri is still in love with him. Antonio goes in search of Keri, but RJ points Antonio in the wrong direction. Meanwhile, Keri plans to go to Chicago on a whim, but writes Antonio a note to explain her actions. On the other side of Llanview, Mollie admits to Seth that Rex u

35x32 - Ep. #8739

September 10, 2002

Rae mistakenly prevents Antonio from finding Keri. However, he does come upon and read Keri's love letter and later shares with Cristian about the mystery woman who gave him the strength to find his way back to Keri! Meanwhile, Keri arrives at her mother's home in Chicago. Lo and behold, her mother is none other than the mystery woman who shared Antonio's bed! In the meantime, Rae stops Asa from fleeing the country but ultimately allows him to leave for a two-week period with the warning that he is being watched. Rae declares that if Asa does not return within the allotted time, he will be tracked down and sent to prison! Across Llanview, Jen is greatly relieved when Al backs off from telling Cristian about her and Al making love. Later, however, Jen buys a home pregnancy test. In the meantime, Gabrielle steals the paint thinner from Al's closet and throws it in the river in an effort to protect her son. Then, Roxy alerts Bo to Gabrielle's strange behavior. Al soon realizes

35x33 - Ep. #8740

September 12, 2002

Keri and her mom, who's name is Liz, as we just learned, share a heart-felt and emotional reunion. Liz shares with her daughter that a man from Llanview helped her cope with her pain. In the meantime, Antonio confides in Christian that he slept with the mystery woman who would not tell him her name. Antonio is determined to build a future with Keri. Across town, Bo questions Gabrielle, who claims that she set the fire. However, Bo does not buy into Gabrielle's admission. She fears that he hates her for what she has done, but passionately pleads her case that she would do just about anything to protect Al. In a romantic turn of events, Bo surprises Gabrielle by pulling her into a passionate kiss. While at the same time, Tea determines that Todd was looking at the torn photograph of Blair. Shortly thereafter, Todd believes that he will be the one to sabotage his relationship with Tea. Speaking of Blair, she is in no mood, and Sam questions her on her sour puss. He finds the div

35x34 - Ep. #8741

September 13, 2002

Antonio and Keri speak on the phone. Later, Antonio arrives at Liz's home to reunite with Keri. Somewhere in the South Pacific, Tea questions Todd about his lingering feelings for Blair and asks if he is still in love with her. Meantime, Sam can't help but wonder why Blair got involved with Todd in the first place. When Sam asks her if she is still in love with Todd, Blair is thrown for a loop. Across town, Bo and Gabrielle enjoy the aftermath of their lovemaking. Soon, they decide it will be okay to announce to the rest of town that they are indeed a couple. In the meantime, Al steals his duffel bag from the garret. Shortly after, he gets a call from Bo and fears that Gabrielle turned him in! At the same time, Jessica says that she will be the co-signer of Rex's credit application. He can barely contain his delight. Later, Rex tells Roxy that he is not going to make the same mistakes that she did. Shortly after, Seth questions Roxy about Rex.

35x35 - Ep. #8742

September 16, 2002

Téa wonders what the real reason is behind Todd's urge to leave the island. As a result, she decides not to accompany him. Unfortunately for Téa, Todd also admits that he still loves Blair. Back in Llanview, Blair won't admit to Sam that she is still in love with Todd, but that doesn't stop her from remembering the good times they shared. Once Sam leaves, Blair notices Jack's strong resemblance to Todd and realizes that she is still in love with him. At the same time, Nora returns from Chicago, and Troy and her reunite and make love. Later, Troy informs Nora that he has decided to leave his artwork in the past where it belongs. In Africa, Lindsay comes across a man who promises to give her the scoop on Troy and Joanna. Antonio and Liz almost run into each other, but Liz leaves before Antonio arrives. Speaking of Antonio, he and Kari share a happy reunion. He also tells Keri about the woman he met, just as Liz is telling the same story to Rachel.

35x36 - Ep. #8743

September 17, 2002

Troy tells Nora that she is the reason he wants to move forward with his life. In Africa, Lindsay discovers that Joanna is dead, but she's stunned when she finds out how Joanna died. Back on the island, Tea still decides not to accompany Todd back to Llanview. As a goodbye gift, Tea gives Todd a picture of him and Blair and the kids. Shortly thereafter, Todd says adios and leaves. In Llanview, Blair admits to Sam that she indeed still loves Todd, but can't get over his destructive past. As a result, Blair signs the divorce papers. Meanwhile, Jen is upset to discover that she's not pregnant. At the dance, Natalie can't bear to watch Cris and Jen together, but Cris later follows Natalie when she runs out. As a result, Natalie tells Cris that she is falling in love with him. In addition, Rex continues to scam Jess out of money, but he later panics when he learns that Seth is going to go to Michigan in order to investigate his past.

35x37 - Ep. #8744

September 18, 2002

Once again, Antonio and Liz almost run into each other. Later, Keri listens in as Liz talks about a surrogate mother. At the dance, Chris and Natalie admit that they both love each other, and they have a romantic kiss. Unbeknownst to them, an angry Jen listens from afar. Meanwhile, Rex decides to return some of Jessica's money in an attempt to throw Seth off his track. Regardless, Seth decides not to give up on uncovering Rex's lies. Speaking of Rex, he seeks out Roxy's help. In the meantime, Bo tells Al how Gabrielle tried to protect his best interest. Later, Bo outlines Al's punishment and offers him an ""unofficial plea bargain."" At the same time, Roxy tries to make herself more like Gabrielle and Blair so that Max might actually like her. When Max's witnesses Roxy's attempt, he can't help but laugh. As a result, Max does admit that he loved one of his wives.

35x38 - Ep. #8745

September 19, 2002

Jessica asks Seth why he is going to Michigan, but Seth avoids giving her a straight answer. Jessica does admit that if there's one good thing to come out from discovering that Roxy is her mom, it's that Rex is her brother. Speaking of Rex, he threatens to reveal that Roxy stole Jessica before Allison even made the baby switch unless Roxy helps him ruin Seth's plan. Meanwhile, Jen becomes violent after witnessing Natalie and Chris being all mushy with each other. Chris still believes Jen doesn't know what's going on, so he decides to confess all to her later that night. As a result, Natalie promises to wait for Christian. However, before Chris can tell Jen the truth, she lies and tells him that she's pregnant. Elsewhere in Llanview, Antonio tells RJ that nothing will ever keep him apart from Keri. At the same time, Keri is stunned by the thought that Liz might be expecting. Because of Liz's heart condition, Keri tells Liz that she might have to end her pregnancy if a surrogate mot

35x39 - Ep. #8746

September 20, 2002

Liz tells Keri that she is willing to risk her life in order to carry her baby to term. Keri then offers to be a surrogate mother, and Liz accepts. Meanwhile, Antonio tells Bo that he had a one-night stand, and Bo agrees not to tell anyone. Later, Antonio is admitted back on the police force. Elsewhere in town, Chris is speechless when Jen tells him that she's pregnant with his baby. As a result, Chris tells Jen that they are going straight to the hospital for an official pregnancy test. Meanwhile, Jessica tells Natalie that it's not in her best interest to fall for someone who is already in love with someone else. At the same time, Rex interrogates Roxy about the baby that she stole years earlier, and ultimately threatens to tell Jess that Roxy isn't her real mother. Speaking of Rex, he also instructs Roxy to bring an end to Seth's conversations with Aunt Corrine. However, Seth wises up to Roxy's lies and decides to stop at nothing to get answers out of Corinne.

35x40 - Ep. #8747

September 23, 2002

Keri remains confident that Antonio will support her decision to be a surrogate mother to Liz. Speaking of Antonio, he receives a call from RJ, who offers a truce. Later, Liz and Antonio meet up with each other for the first time. Elsewhere in Llanview, Christian is shocked, and suffice it to say—Jen is thrilled—when Jen's doctor confirms her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Natalie runs into Roxy, who makes Natalie doubt her relationship with Christian. Later, Cristian tracks down Natalie at Llanfair and tells her that he still loves her. Moments after, Jen arrives and tells Natalie that she and Chris are getting married. At the same time, Hank surprises Rae by mentioning that they could be more than ‘just friends.' However, Hank is the one in for a shock when he later overhears Rae mention her husband.

35x41 - Ep. #8748

September 24, 2002

Hank is bummed when he finds out that Rae married Asa out of convenience. Later, Nigel tells Asa that Rae might have romantic feelings for Hank. Speaking of which, Gabrielle can't hide her disappointment when Bo doesn't tell Hank that his relationship with Gabrielle is now more than ‘just friends.' Meanwhile, Christian grows angry with Jen because of her decision to blurt out that they are getting married. In response, Jen pretends that she is hurt by Christian's comments and demands that he tell her if he will eventually propose. At the same time, Natalie flees after Chris tells her that Jen is pregnant with his baby. Shortly thereafter, Al finds Natalie alone while looking for Jen. Elsewhere in town, Liz and Antonio can't believe their eyes when they run into each other, but they both decide to keep their identities a secret. Even though they don't regret the one night alone they spent together, Liz and Antonio make peace with the fact that they will never see each other again.

35x42 - Ep. #8749

September 25, 2002

Upon running into each other, RJ and Liz immediately get into an argument. In the midst of their heated discussion, Liz tells RJ that she was once in love with him. Afterwards, RJ follows Liz, but he finds her in Hank's arms. Meanwhile, Keri tells Antonio that she might be pregnant. At the same time, Bo tells Gabrielle that he has never been ashamed of their relationship. Hoping to convince Gabrielle that he means what he says, Bo takes a bullhorn and uses it to publicly declare his love for her. In the meantime, Christian prepares to tell Jen about his feelings for Natalie, but before he can do so, Jen cuts him off. Later, Jen brainstorms and realizes that Carlotta might be the only person to convince Cristian to marry her. In her attempt to do so, Jen ""accidentally"" spills the beans about her pregnancy to Carlotta. In addition, Natalie tells Al that Jen and Christian are in love. Shortly thereafter, Chris finds a heartbroken Natalie at the quarry.

35x43 - Ep. #8750

September 26, 2002

Antonio has no problem with Keri's decision to carry Liz's baby to term. Speaking of Liz, she admits to RJ that she was the one—and not Hank—for keeping Keri out of RJ's life. Later, Liz can't believe her eyes when she witnesses Keri in Antonio's arms. At the quarry, Christian tries to tell Natalie that the last thing he wants to do is marry Jen. Christian tries to prove his point by declaring his love to Natalie, but Natalie stops Cristian from kissing her passionately. In response, Natalie tells Cris that there is no way they can have a relationship if Jen is pregnant. Speaking of Jen, she manipulates Carlotta into confronting Christian. However, Christian tells his mom that Natalie is the girl who he really loves. In similar matters, Roxy seeks Blair's help in order to find out which wife Max loved most. Blair guesses that Luna was Max's true love. Meanwhile, Al tells Max that he and Jen recently made love.

35x44 - Ep. #8751

September 27, 2002

Jen plays the guilt card in order to push Natalie out of her life and away from Christian. However, Christian defends Natalie to his mom, but Carlotta tells her son that she's sure he'll step up to the plate and do the right thing by marrying Jen. Speaking of love and marriage, Max takes a trip down memory lane by remembering the special times he shared with Luna. Later, Max realizes that Jen has been manipulating Al's feelings. As a result, Max confronts Jen. In the meantime, Roxy makes a trip to see a psychic in an attempt to contact Luna's spirit from beyond the grave. Surprisingly, Roxy reaches Luna, and later Roxy returns home to find a videotape that Luna has just made for Max. Elsewhere in Llanview, Liz pretends to be ill and therefore disappears to the bathroom when Keri decides she wants to introduce Liz to Antonio. Liz panics and decides to dash out of the restaurant and back to her hotel room. Later, Liz is beside herself when Keri tells her that she is now pregnant with L

35x45 - Ep. #8752

September 30, 2002

Hoping to make Jessica see Seth for what he really is, Rex schemes to make sure that she learns the truth about him. Meanwhile, Roxy watches Luna's videotape and takes note of her demeanor and presence in order to help Max help Al. Later, Roxy feels good when Max responds well to her advice. Elsewhere in Llanview, Asa prides himself on finally figuring out a way to get of Rae, but unbeknownst to Asa, Rae has a surprise up her sleeve for him. As a result, Asa has to think on his feet, and decides to get in touch with Hank. In the meantime, Christian informs Natalie that he is obligated to marry Jen. Chris and Natalie have a heartbreaking goodbye, but before Chris leaves, he gives Natalie his St. Christopher's medal. Shortly thereafter, Al tells Natalie that she is in love with Christian. As a result, Natalie kisses Al in order to prove that she's not in love with Cristian. Across the way, Lindsay listens in as Max accuses Jen of using Al. Lindsay decides to confront her daughter, and

35x46 - Ep. #8753

October 1, 2002

Seth moves forward with his plan to find out all of Rex's secrets, but before he can do so, Jessica confronts him about his actions. However, unbeknownst to Jess, Rex is happy with the fact that Jessica and Seth are at odds. Meanwhile, Asa is up to his old tricks when he convinces Hank to accompany him to the wine cellar. At the same time, Nigel and Rae head down to the wine cellar. Moments later, Asa and Nigel lock Hank and Rae in the wine cellar together. Elsewhere in town, Lindsay uses all her might to stop herself from spilling the truth to Christian about Jen's lies. Lindsay really bites her tongue when Christian tells her that he's going to marry Jen. As a result, Lindsay pleads with Jen to reconsider her decision, but Jen tells her mom that she has to promise not to tell anyone about her being pregnant with Al's baby. In the meantime, Al, not Natalie, is the one to pull away from their kiss. Later, Natalie breaks down in front of Bo, but when he leaves, she slips into a sexy dre

35x47 - Ep. #8754

October 2, 2002

Troy's clinic is in danger of being shut down, but unbeknownst to Troy, Nora works her magic to prevent that from happening. In the meantime, Lindsay informs Sam that Jen is pregnant, but she doesn't divulge any further information. Later, Lindsay runs into Troy and Nora at the Palace and confronts them. Speaking of the Palace, Bo and Gabrielle also turn up there on their first date out in public. Unfortunately for Asa, he tries to ruin their date, but he fails at his attempt. Elsewhere in town, Al makes a romantic remark to Jen in front of Christian, but Jen covers. Shortly after, Al is devastated when Jen tells him that she and Chris are going to become husband and wife. However, Jen stops Christian short of telling Al that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Seth sees Natalie in her seductive-looking attire, and tries to convince her to change before she goes out looking like that. Seth's concern forces Natalie to break down in his arms, and he finally begins to realize that Cristian cause

35x48 - Ep. #8755

October 3, 2002

Liz can't believe it when she finds out that Keri is pregnant, and Carlotta is surprised when Antonio tells her that he has yet to meet Liz. Shortly after, Antonio goes to Liz's hotel room. At the same time, Max questions RJ about his real feelings for Liz. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make Blair see that they feel more than friendship for one another. However, Blair tells Sam that he deserves a better woman. As a result, Sam decides to prove that Blair's statement is inaccurate, and kisses her. Elsewhere in Llanview, a close moment between Hank and Rae later turns into a full-fledged argument. Stemming from the events, Asa realizes that his plan has failed. In the meantime, Lindsay plays games with Troy and Nora, but stops short of telling them that she knows all about Troy's former wife. However, Lindsay does manage to slip a little hint to Troy when she mentions Africa.

35x50 - Ep. #8757

October 7, 2002

Jen forces her mother to keep her pregnancy a secret. In the meantime, Christian assures Natalie that he loves her more than anything. However, Jen adds insult to injury by asking Natalie to be her maid of honor. Elsewhere in Llanview, Troy is thrilled when the hospital awards him a grant. In addition, he tells Emily that he's glad he never told Nora about his previous marriage to Joanna. When Troy later informs Nora of his grant, she is ecstatic. While at Troy's celebration, Lindsay puts a damper on the party by telling the crowd that one of the paintings is called ""Joanna"" and it tells the story of a woman's betrayal by the man she loved. Across town, Antonio can't believe it when he finds out that Liz is Keri's mother. As a result, Liz tries to convince Antonio that what happened between them was just some freak coincidence. On the other hand, Antonio asks Liz if she is carrying his baby. At the same time, Bo and Gabrielle decide to commit to a relationship, just as Keri tells RJ

35x51 - Ep. #8758

October 8, 2002

Liz tells Antonio that Keri is not carrying his baby. However, Liz and Antonio later get into an argument when he tells her that he's going to tell Keri the truth about their one-night stand. Their argument might be for nothing, because Keri walks in on their supposedly hush-hush conversation. In the meantime, Troy is overcome with panic when Lindsay shows off her ""Joanna"" painting. At the same time, Natalie pushes herself to let go of Chris. In addition, Jen warns Gabrielle to keep Al away from her. Speaking of Jen, she later tells Christian that she wants to get married ASAP. Elsewhere in Llanview, Starr begins to accept the fact that Blair is falling for another man other than Todd. Shortly after, Sam arrives to pick up Blair for their date. At the same time, Todd wakes up, but cannot remember anything. As proof that his memory is gone, Todd doesn't recognize a picture of Blair, Starr and Jack.

35x52 - Ep. #8759

October 9, 2002

Todd pretends to have amnesia but later leaves the hospital and heads back to Llanview. Blair and Sam grow closer on their date, which they end up spending with Starr and Jack. Starr is happy to see Blair with Sam. Lindsay toys with Troy but doesn't reveal all that she knows. Troy destroys the painting and fears Lindsay may have discovered his secret. Liz and Antonio cover the real reason for their argument in front of Keri. Antonio is determined to tell Keri the truth about him and Liz. Jen uses Carlotta to pressure Cristian into setting a wedding date. Jen warns Lindsay not to interfere with her plans. Lindsay tells Jen she is looking forward to ruining Troy and Nora's happiness. Nora wishes Bo nothing but the best in his relationship with Gabrielle. Hank and Rae continue to spar at the engagement party. Gabrielle begs Al to stay away from Jen.

35x53 - Ep. #8760

October 10, 2002

Natalie gets home and Jen calls her. Jen wants to start planning the bridal shower. After she agrees to meet with Jen, Natalie turns to see Jessica standing at the door. Jessica, staring at her, says ""you phony bitch."" They start arguing about Natalie's involvement with Cristian and Seth. Viki walks in just in time to hear Natalie tell Jessica ""you have hated me ever since you found out I was Viki's daughter!"" Viki tells them to stop. The girls welcome their mother home and listen when Viki lets them know that Niki is gone for good, and that Ben's condition is unchanged. The girls press her for more information about her trip and she says she is more concerned with what is going on between the two of them. Jessica wants to know where she should start, with Natalie sleeping with Seth or trying to come between Cristian and Jen? Natalie tells Viki that she has somewhere to be and if she wants to here HER side of the story to talk to her later. Viki tries to stop her from leaving but Natal

35x54 - Ep. #8761

October 11, 2002

Starr finds Todd hiding in the bushes in her backyard. Starr hugs him, but then kicks Todd and tells him that she hates him. Todd tells her that he is sorry and that he couldn't see her because he was stranded on an island. He shows Starr the picture of herself, Blair, and Jack and she finally believes him because the picture is all wrinkled and ripped. Starr tells him that he is in trouble for lying about baby Jack and that he must leave or else she is going to scream. Antonio wakes up after thinking about the time Liz told him not to tell Keri about the one night stand. Keri tells Antonio that he seems distracted ever since their engagement party. Antonio confesses to Keri that after they broke up he met a woman and that he can't keep the truth from her. Keri asks him if he still loves her. Antonio tells Keri that she is his life and she tells him that is all that matters. Seth calls Jessica and says her that he has something important to tell her. Jessica hangs up and doesn't want t

35x55 - Ep. #8762

October 14, 2002

Starr leads Blair to the bushes where Todd is hiding. Blair is doubtful they will find anything, but Starr insists it is very important. Before Blair can see Todd hiding, Bo approaches them and tells Blair he needs to talk to her about Todd. Natalie goes to the diner and invites Carlotta to Jen's bridal shower. In disbelief, Carlotta wonders what kind of cruel joke Natalie is playing. Through the window, someone is watching. Antonio tries to tell Keri about sleeping with her mother. Keri thinks it is simple, he let some other woman comfort him and she doesn't want to know anything else. It was a one night stand and he will never see her again. Jessica tells Roxanne it was good of her to help Rex out with his school supplies. Roxanne laughs and says she isn't the worst mother all the time, she does try. Roxy asks Rex to tell Jessica what a good mother she is. Rex can't, he won't lie to Jessica anymore. An immense look of relief is on Roxy's face when Rex admits he was joking, but he do

35x56 - Ep. #8763

October 15, 2002

Seth confronts Jessica with the news that Roxanne is not her mother, and therefore, Rex cannot be her brother. But Seth was unable to find out who her parents are. Rex disputes his allegations. Jessica calls her supposed aunt in Michigan who confirms Seth's story. As the boys continue to argue, Jessica kicks Seth out, telling him it's not a competition between them, it's her life falling apart. Rex suggests that maybe Roxy isn't his mother either, but says it's likely wishful thinking on his part. Jessica can't believe that all of this is happening to her again and runs upstairs. Rex calls his aunt and thanks her for ""not giving him away."" At the Mill House, Viki voraciously interrogates Roxanne about Jessica's true parentage. Roxy claims she doesn't know who Jessica was stolen from because her ""old man did it"" and he is unavailable for comment as he currently resides in an urn. Roxy casually mentions that it was easy for her dead husband to get a baby from a hospital nursery because h

35x57 - Ep. #8764

October 16, 2002

Todd and Starr make a plan and though she chases him away to put it into action, he sneaks into the house to listen in secret. Inside the house, Sam presents Blair with a bouquet of flowers as she promises not to mention Todd again. As they plan an evening together, Starr interrupts them with her request for her present for Jack's birthday. She wants a legal paper drawn up and signed by Blair that states she won't have Todd put into jail. With this odd request, Blair becomes concerned that Starr has heard from her father. She admits that she has but covers up by stating that it was through Fred, her magic frog. She could just hear Todd's voice, she says innocently. The kids at school are taunting her and if her father is a jail-bird it will be worse, she explains. That's why she wants a signed paper to show them. Sam is leery, not trusting Todd at all, but Blair feels that he's already being punished by not seeing his children. Plus, she doesn't want Starr made fun of by the other kids

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