As The World Turns

Ep. #12375 (49x146)

Air date: Oct 27, 2004

Jack settles back into Milltown, angry about the court order. He is good to the children but continues to give Carly the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, Julia deals with an unhappy JJ. She goes to talk to Jack about JJ but is stopped by Holden, who tells her not to make her situation worse. Though he sympathizes with her, he advises her to leave Oakdale for the thirty days in which Jack will be at Milltown. Later, Julia goes to ask Lisa for help getting a job. Dom confronts Craig and threatens to hurt Lucy if she continues to interfere with his fighter. Craig pleads with Lily to help him one more time by being Rose, and she reluctantly agrees. After talking to Dom, Lily realizes that theres something fishy about the fight. He invites her to the weigh-in and Craig argues that she should go. At Mikes, Jordan rises above his discomfort and informs Jennifer he has bought Street Trash Jeans after Paul told him Barbara wouldnt let go of BRO. Jennifer is upset that Jordan will be her boss but realizes she has no choice. Jordan suggests replacing Mike, but Jennifer wont hear of it. Jennifer and Mike agree to keep things professional but privately cant deny their mutual attraction. Barbara tries to convince the suspicious Rick that shes not using him and they continue to plot their escape. After, she fantasizes about how she will foil Ricks escape attempt, be deemed a hero and be able to return to an adoring Will. Later, Rick is not pleased to see Barbara secretly chatting with the orderly.