As The World Turns

Ep. #12320 (49x91)

Air date: Aug 09, 2004

Dusty reluctantly explains to Lucy why he believes Craig is responsible for the kidnapping. Craig then tells Lucy his version of what happened at the Bell Tower and Lily confirms that Alan is the guilty party. It looks like Craigs tracks are covered when suddenly Lucinda delivers the news that Alan isnt dead. At the hospital, Dusty tries to reach out to Lucy but, overwhelmed by his accusations against Craig, she rebuffs him. Sierra pleads with Alan to fight for his life, and Alan opens his eyes. A nurse named Julia tends to the injured Jack at a country hospital in Missouri. Jack thinks he knows who she is, although he cant seem to remember his name or how he got there. Following the doctors advice, Julia encourages Jacks belief that he knows her. Meanwhile, Molly and Carly have a run-in at the bridge. Carly breaks down and goes to sit in Jacks Corvette, where shes joined by Mike who takes her out for a ride. Molly comforts Holden as he gives in to his grief. Later, they share an awkward moment when Holden finds her getting ready for the shower. Aaron doesnt interrupt Chris and Emilys kiss. He goes to Alison, trying to bring himself to tell her what he just saw. But Alison wont let him say anything negative about Chris or the wedding. Aaron decides to keep quiet but is furious later when a contrite Chris shows up with flowers for Alison. Meanwhile, Emily goes to find Hal in the police station, and he apologizes for shutting her out. She starts to cry and Hal, mistakin