As The World Turns

Ep. #12388 (49x159)

Air date: Nov 15, 2004

At the police station, Dusty and Lucy are both greatly affected by the sight of one another, but cover. Lucy begins to tell Dusty about Aarons inadequate insurance coverage, but soon discovers that Dustys already made arrangements to personally cover all of Aarons medical expenses. Later, Tom offers Dusty a deal to rat out Dom in exchange for having all charges dropped. Dusty refuses, insisting its too dangerous. Rafi is devastated to hear about Aarons condition. Dusty watches as Lucy attempts to comfort her old friend. Later, Dusty agrees to roll over on Dom if the charges against Rafi are dropped. When Rafi is informed hes free, Lucy realizes that Dusty made it happen. Craig is stunned to see Sierra, who lashes out at him for turning Lucys life upside down again. He tries to make her see that they are on the same side, but Sierra declares that that she is not on his side, and plans to keep him out of Lucys life. Everyone is thrilled when Aaron opens his eyes, but their joy is short-lived since Aaron is not responding. Ben becomes gravely concerned as he examines Aaron and decides to run more tests. Holden corners John, concerned that Ben seems to be holding back and John assures him that he will get to the bottom of things. As they wait for news on Aaron, Lily tries to comfort Holden, but the distance remains between them. Later, Ben reports that Aaron has brain trauma and will have to be taken back into surgery. Meanwhile, John secretly meets Bob and says hes afraid they might have a liability problem. Emily announces to a thrilled Hal and a not-so-thrilled Barbara that shes moving back in. She sends Hal to her mothers to pick up her things and then lays down the house rules to Barbara. Inwardly furious, Barbara apologizes to Emily for intruding and promises she will stay out of the way.