As The World Turns

Ep. #12339 (49x110)

Air date: Sep 03, 2004

Jack nervously prepares for his first night of singing at Costellos. Julia and JJ assure him hell be fine, and Julia gives him her fathers watch to wear for good luck. Later, Julia drops by Costellos to see Jack, and he is blown away to see her all dressed-up. Jack is a big hit. Celebrating with Julia, he impulsively pulls her into a kiss. She responds until she suddenly pulls back and runs away. Against Hals wishes, Barbara is transferred to the state hospital. Dr. Michaels assures him that Barbara will not be allowed access to Will. Carly continues to press the psychic for answers who urges Carly to trust in her sons beliefs. Later, Hal shows up at Carlys and is horrified that Carly is encouraging Parkers fantasies. He insists on taking Parker with him and threatens that, unless Carly stops all of this nonsense about Jack being alive, he will take Parker away from her for good. Meanwhile, at the state hospital, Barbara is prevented from having any contact with Will. But Will comes to his mothers room and declares that hes going to get them both out of there. Lily and Holden discuss their marriage. Holden insists they can no longer ignore the growing distance between them. He suggests that she ask Craig to move out, and Lily initially argues but ultimately agrees. They promise to work on rebuilding their marriage. Nikki brings Jennifer to Metro for a little sister bonding. She promises to help Jennifer with her broken heart and family dramas. Henry spots Nikki and calls Mike, begging him to get to Metro right away. When the boys arrive, Henry suggests to the girls that they go back to Mikes place. At Mikes, they get into a game of strip poker and when Mike loses his shirt, both Nikki and Jennifer are impressed.