As The World Turns

Ep. #12302 (49x73)

Air date: Jul 14, 2004

Margo confronts Jessica, who scrambles to cover the truth. Eventually, she is forced to admit that she slept with Doc. Margo realizes the baby could be Docs and is furious that Jessica intends to deceive Ben as well. Meanwhile, Ben witnesses Jill go ballistic, blabbing to everyone who can hear details about Doc and Margos affair. Jill is fired because of her actions and vows revenge on Doc. Later, Ben comes home and Margo seems ready to expose the truth. Wade threatens Craig, blackmailing him for twice as much money and giving him half the time, and noting he could rat him out about shooting Creel. Meanwhile, Hal remains suspicious of Dusty while both Dusty and Nikki fear letting Lucy learn the truth. Later, Lucy asks Dusty who is framing him for murder as Dusty debates whether or not to tell her his suspicions about her father. Everyone comes to Barbaras celebratory dinner but Jack and a security guard are there to prevent anything from going wrong. During dinner, James contacts Barbara and calls her on her true motives. Later, Jack warns Barbara not to get into trouble. Meanwhile, Rosanna confides in Carly that she and Paul are growing closer. At the end of dinner, all eyes are temporarily diverted from Cabot by a toast and the lights go out.