As The World Turns

Ep. #12269 (49x40)

Air date: May 28, 2004

Rosanna pleads with Jordan to sign the adoption papers and Jordan agrees, thinking its best for the child. But Jennifer stops him, urging him to be absolutely sure of what hes doing. Rosanna surprises everyone by being understanding, and offers to give Jordan time alone with Cabot. Carly confides in Jack about Cabots true paternity and that Stenbeck is somehow involved. Hes sympathetic but warns he wont look the other away if the law is being violated. Rosanna summons Carly to the courthouse with Cabot. In the corridor, Rosanna reveals to Carly and Paul that shes planning on leaving town for good right now! Jack enters and doesnt let Rosanna go. After learning that Rosanna was planning to take off with Cabot, Jordan demands a police guard be stationed outside Rosannas Lakeview suite. Sierra is back in town for Lucys graduation. Shes accompanied by her new husband Alan Drake. Sierra catches up with Lucinda at the lounge, while Lucy finds a disheveled Craig at his new home, the Metro. Lucy breaks it to Craig that shes leaving Oakdale for Montega after graduation. Craig pleads with Lucy not to leave when Sierra enters. She announces that shes not alone and introduces her new husband to Lucy and Craig. The jig is up for Alison. Confronted with three anniversary plates, Alison confesses all to Chris, while Nancy fills in Bob and Kim. Chris is forgiving, but Alison is humiliated and tells Chris she can no longer face his parents. Alison packs her bags and moves out. Chris blames Kim for forcing Alison to feel unwelcome. He calls Susan to talk to Alison, but she didnt go home. Meanwhile, a distraught Alison shows up at Aarons looking for a place to stay and a shoulder to cry on.