Emily Contemplates Ending Her Pregnancy; Meg Ends Things With Paul
Susan slaps Paul when she learns of Emilys pregnancy. She tries to get Hal to keep Paul away from Emily, but hes unable to because its not a police matter. Meg waits for Paul at home; Paul tells his wife that shes pregnant; Hal tells Barbara. Emily assures Paul that shell get an abortion just as Meg walks in and finds out Em is pregnant. Paul tells Meg that Emily knows having a child in prison would be a big mistake; Susan congratulates Emily on her decision to abort the baby, knowing that is truly means that Paul and Emily are no more. Emily tells her mother that shes terminating her pregnancy to make sure that Paul never raises it with Meg, so in reality it is all about Paul.
Henry arrives a little later asking for his money; Emily tells him where it is, and that shes pregnant. Henry consoles her, letting her cry and doesnt try to tell her what she should do. Later, Henry goes to pick up his money but sees an officer pick it up instead. Hal says that its evidence in Emilys case; Henry swears it doesnt belong to him. Hal informs Dusty and Jen of Emilys pregnancy. Dusty promises Jen that hell take it easy on Emily; when hes alone with Hal, Dusty accuses Hal of going soft on Emily. Back at the hospital, Emily apologizes to Jen and her baby. Jen and Emily share a few close moments. Jennifer confides that she considered terminating her pregnancy when she learned she got pregnant and it happy that she didnt. Emily asks Jennifer if she should get an abortion. Jennifer answers truthfully; telling Emily that she isnt comfortable with Emily being the mother of her future niece or nephew, but the choice is all hers.
Paul shows his romantic side when he romantically asks Meg to move in with him and she agrees. Paul returns to the hospital to check on Emily and learns shes going to keep their child. Paul wants to know wholl take care of the baby when Emily is sent to prison; Emily says she isnt thinking that far ahead. Susan continues to try and talk Emily out of keeping the baby, adding that shell be the one to raise it. Emily throws Allison in her mothers face, and tells her that Susan owes her. Jennifer accuses Meg and Paul of forcing Emily to get an abortion. When Jennifer leaves, Paul returns home with Emilys good news. Paul swears to his love (Meg) that the baby wont change anything between them, but Meg doesnt believe so. Afraid that Paul will return to Emily, she ends their relationship
When Luke tells Holden that he has something important to tell him, Holden reassures his son that hes ready to hear whatever Luke has to say. Lily comes in soon after glad to know that Luke and Jade broke up and rambles on and on about the plethora of girls in his future. Luke drops a bomb on his parents
.thats he gay. Lily tells Luke that hes confused and believes Jade convinced him to do this; Jade informs her aunt that she isnt the only one who knew and points the finger at Holden. Holden admits to his wife that he was suspicious but couldnt prove it. An irate Lily is livid that Holden would keep a secret of this magnitude from her. Holden tries to calm her down, telling her that they should be grateful that they have a healthy and happy son and should hope that he has a happy life
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Mike Is Arrested; Carly Doesnt Improve Her Relationship with Jack
Nick swears that Jack is only arresting Mike because he hates the Kasnoffs, but Carly defends Jacks motives. Jack informs Mike that his DNA was found on the medal the dead girl was holding. Katie then coldly tells Jack that hes still harboring bad feelings towards Mike due to the past issue with Sage's paternity. Nick then chimes in, stating that the real reason Jack is angry is because he broke up their marriage. This sets Carly off who puts Nick in his place, informing him that contrary to what he believes, he is not the reason why she and Jack are separated. Jack takes Mike in; Katie spends her wedding night with only her sister for company.
Just before Mikes arraignment, Jack learns that the medal is missing from the evidence room. He goes to Jessica and she tells him that without the evidence, there can be no arraignment and Mike has to be released. Afterwards, Jack accuses Nick of stealing the medal to protect Mike. Carly defends Nick this time, setting Jack off even more. Later, while Nick is waiting for Hal, Carly searches Nicks belongings and finds the medal. Elsewhere, Mike and Katie return home only to read in the paper that life is imitating art, associating Mikes arrest with Oakdale Confidential. Katie blames the book for all of their problems, but Mike tells her its his fault for keeping secrets from her. Afterwards, the newlyweds enjoy their honeymoon.
Casey and Gwen Share A Moment in Chicago
Gwen whines to Casey about not getting the chance to tell Will about their trip to Chicago; Maddie casually tells Will. After Gwen and Casey miss the last bus home, she calls her husband to inform him that they wont be back until the next day. The two ex-lovers fall sleep on each others shoulders after a long day. When they wake up, they share an awkward, yet familiar moment, and then quickly get away from each other so they can go home. Later when Maddie goes to tutor Will, she makes a casual joke about Casey falling asleep on Gwens shoulder. What will Wills reaction be?
Still to come in May
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The Return of Lucy Montgomery and Damien Grimaldi