As The World Turns

Ep. #12399 (49x170)

Air date: Dec 02, 2004

Just as Carly and Jack are getting closer, a frantic Julia calls to report that JJ has run away. Jack and Carly go to Julias Lakeview suite and Carly realizes the depth of Jacks involvement with JJ. Carly and Lisa face off and Carly tells Lisa to help Julia come to terms with the fact its over with her and Jack. Meanwhile, Jack gets word that JJs been sighted and Jack, Julia and Carly rush over to the school courtyard. Jack finds JJ, but he runs off, nearly getting hit by a car. When JJ, Jack and Julia finally come together, Carly witnesses the tender family moment and everyone feels horrible when JJ explains he left thinking he was the reason Jack wasnt coming back. Ben confesses to Jessica everything about the operation and his abuse of painkillers just as Holden learns about the incident reports from Alison. Jessica tells Ben the choice is his; he can say nothing or own up to his mistakes. Aaron and Chris have a heart-to-heart about Alison and Aaron and Chris admits he thinks Alison and Aaron are meant to be. A depressed Aaron realizes that he cant give Alison what she deserves and pushes her away, determined to leave the hospital without her. Meanwhile, Holden demands Bob stop covering things up and questions Bens performance during the surgery as Ben walks in. An angry Holden declares that Bob will be hearing from his lawyer and storms off. Ben tells Bob theres something he needs to hear. Barbara drugs and hypnotizes Emily so that she can take over the household. Meanwhile, Rosanna continues to be tormented by memories of Cabot and assumes that Will is responsible for the incidents.