As The World Turns

Ep. #11411 (45x185)

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Isaac confronts Bryant about the missing $1,500. Bryant tries to explain, but Isaac fires him. Bryant promises to bring Isaac the money tomorrow and begs him not to tell anyone. But when Hal shows up and starts hassling Isaac for dirt on Craig, he reluctantly spills about Bryant's crime. Later, Hal arrests Bryant, despite Jennifer's protests. Denise and Hope ask Curtis to join Denise's dance classes, but he declines. Ben invites them to stay for dinner. Denise agrees and calls to invite Isaac as well. Isaac assumes Ben is on duty and is surprised to see him. Curtis decides to take the dance class in the hopes it will bring Ben and Denise back together. Lucinda is surprised on her birthday by Rose and Lily - with Sierra and Lucy in tow! Luke sees Lily and Aunt Rose together for the first time. Tom, Margo and Craig enlist Lyla's help for a family "intervention" to get Katie out of her sham marriage. Simon is reluctant to deal with the family drama, but Katie reminds him that Craig will only pay for their "honeymoon" if he shows. Katie tries to be festive, but Craig announces the real agenda for the evening. Katie's stunned that everyone is ganging up on her and Simon can't help but defend her. Craig and Simon face off. Tom has annulment papers, but Katie tears them up, determined to take on the INS. After Simon and Katie leave, she bursts into tears. Lisa, Kim, Bob and Nancy aren't really in the Christmas spirit - until Chris surprises them with Penny's arrival! Everyone is thrilled to see Penny, but not pleased when Emily shows up with Daniel. Penny is welcoming and reaches out to Emily, despite her past mistakes. Emily is touched by Penny's goodwill. Bob makes a special Christmas toast to the unexpected reunion.