As The World Turns

Ep. #12330 (49x101)

Air date: Aug 23, 2004

In Reno, Dusty tracks down Naomi, the maid from Wades motel, and gets her to admit she took the money that Wade left in his room. She gives him the bag she found the money in and Dusty finds proof that connects Craig to Wade and the money. Carly is shocked to hear Parker playing her wedding music on his little keyboard and Parker insists that Jack is playing the music, too. At Julias house, Jack is at the piano strumming the same tune as Parker. Jack is frustrated at his inability to remember anything, but is comforted by Julia, and grows more comfortable with her and her son. Meanwhile, those gathering for Jacks memorial service are stunned as Hal arrests Barbara for aiding and abetting James escape. Chaos erupts, but Emily reminds everyone theyre here for Jack. Carly arrives and the service is conducted as Holden, Hal, Margo, Hal, Carly and Craig all beautifully eulogize Jack. Dusty suddenly pulls Lucy outside where he hands her the proof that Craig was behind her kidnapping. Barbaras put in jail, despite her continued insistence that shes innocent. Jennifer refuses to bail her mother out, believing Barbara is just as guilty as James in Cabots death. Barbara swears she would never harm a child, but Jen intends to let her rot in jail. Margo and Tom share a moment, but he still wants her to sign the separation papers. She refuses and vows to not give up on them. Holden reveals to Molly that he told Lily about their kiss. Molly covers her disappointment and leaves, but her car wont start and Holden ends up taking her home. Jessica is forced to confess her infidelity with Doc. Ben is blinded by hurt and anger and unmoved by Jessicas tearful profession of love and sorrow. Ben packs his bags and moves out.