As The World Turns

Ep. #12331 (49x102)

Air date: Aug 24, 2004

Lucy is rocked by the proof of what her father has done. At first she pushes Dusty away, but soon realizes that she must come to terms with this herself. Dusty makes it clear that whatever she wants to do he will support her and Lucy insists on seeing her father without him. Meanwhile, Carly and Craig have a heart to heart where Carly points out Craigs better qualities. Its obvious how much Lucy means to him and how afraid he is that hell lose her. Later, Lucy confronts her father. Jennifer tells Rosanna and Jordan the latest about her decision to testify against her mother. Rosanna appears to be keeping it together but later, among her sons things, she breaks down in Cabots crib. Jordan sees Rosanna weeping in the crib and picks her up and carries her off. Barbara faces a grim future while James delights in his own with Cabot. Jessica confides in Margo that Ben has learned the truth. Meanwhile, Ben goes to confront Doc. Ben insists on fighting Doc who knocks him down. Ben refuses to end it and hits Doc, sending him flying and possibly hurting his hand as Jessica and Margo arrive. When Jessica tries to help Ben, he angrily blows her off.