As The World Turns

Ep. #12412 (49x183)

Air date: Dec 21, 2004

Will confronts Emily about torturing Rosanna and Barbara is horrified to realize that her machinations have endangered Will. Barbara reaches out to Will but he rejects her and leaves. Upset, Barbara nearly throws away the vial of medication shes been using on Emily - but decides there's a way to make things work. Meanwhile, Alison tries to patch things up with Aaron, but he remains indifferent. She decides to move out and begins to pack as Aaron goes to Als. Suddenly, Will shows up at Alisons door, begging for her help. At Als, Chris realizes what is going on and tells Aaron he is a fool to let Alison go. Craig gives Brother Francis a letter to give to the person who is holding him and tells the monk that he knows a family member is behind his kidnapping. Meanwhile, Lucinda appeals to Sierra to release Craig so he can help them deal with Dominic Ramsey and find Lucy, but Sierra doesnt trust him. When Sierra receives the letter, she debates setting Craig free but ultimately decides not to. Meanwhile, Lily discovers that Sierra has ties to a monastery and a monk named Brother Francis. She enlists Margos help to question him. The monk comes to Lilys house and is evasive. Later, upon realizing that the police cannot search the monastery, Lily takes matters into her own hands. She goes to the monastery dressed as a monk and finds an astonished Craig. Jessica questions Chris about Ben's case. An angry Curtis continues to keep his distance from his father. Later, Ben finally admits to Jessica that he wants to fight the accusations that have been made against him and needs Jessicas help to do so.