As The World Turns

Ep. #12345 (49x116)

Air date: Sep 15, 2004

Carly takes Parker and Hal down to the riverbank where Jack was last seen. Parker doesnt feel a connection, but later admits that he feels that Jack is moving away from them and believes that Jack has taken his ring off. Meanwhile, the two hippies tell Jack and Julia that they knew Jacks ex-wife Julia and she was crazy. Dubious, Jack realizes that the hippies story proves why he responded to Julias name. He then recalls drowning and assumes he came to be by the river as a result of the other Julias craziness. He decides he wants nothing further to do with his former life and takes off his wedding ring. He hands it to Julia as a promise that from now on, his life is with her. Aaron unleashes his frustration at Alison, telling her shes missed the point of why he entered the contest and why hes been so devoted to her. Alison thinks that hes just jealous of Chris. Aaron goes to the gym where he beats a punching bag and imagines Chriss face on it. Later, he confides in Lucy about what happened and she calls him on being in love with Alison. Meanwhile, Emily urges Chris to forget about his so-called love or else she will tell both Hal and Alison the truth. Alison shows up and attempts to find out what is going on between them, but Chris covers. Later, Emily finds Hal and tries to open up to him about Chris, but he is too preoccupied with Carly to pay much attention. Emily then calls Alison and says she has something urgent to talk to her about. Dusty brings Lucy to the gym and Lucy, knowing that their future is riding on a boxing deal, offers Dusty her trust fund. He refuses but later agrees to accept the offer and get out of Metro if he cant find a fighter.