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First Look at Spoilers: Week of 01/12/2009


Brooke and Stephanie threaten each other.
Unable to deal with Stephanie and Brooke's constant battles,
Ridge has an emotional collapse, revealing his true feelings towards
Rick.
Rick begrudgingly accepts a two-edged sword from Eric.
Bridget has a frightening moment at the Big Bear cabin.
Bridget, concerned about Rick, walks in on him doing exactly
what she warned him not to.
Rick intends to keep his new addiction a secret.
Katie looks for clues that might explain Nick's strange
behavior.
Nick's secrecy leads Katie to investigate what he's doing
behind her back.
Katie uncovers the truth about Nick.
Nick gets his answer when he tests Katie's loyalty.
Jackie runs into a friend, best selling author Robin McGraw, at
Cafe Russe.
Jackie later agrees to have drinks with Stephanie.
Nick and Jackie disagree over what to do with a generous gift
they've been given.
Ridge's worst nightmare becomes a reality.
Ridge's mental state makes him confuse Steffy for Phoebe, and
he makes a serious threat.
Steffy consoles her father after he confuses her with Phoebe.
Thorne stuns Eric when he releases the pent-up rage he's been
harboring over being slighted for so long.



--From soapoperadigest.com


NAACP Image Awards Honor Daytime Stars
The 2009 NAACP Image Awards nominees have been announced, and in the
daytime category we have, drumroll, please...Y&R leads with the most
nominees, including Bryton McClure (Devon), Christel Khalil (Lily),
Eva Marcille (Tyra), Nia Peeples (Karen) and Tonya Lee Williams
(Olivia). B&B and AMC have two nominations each, with Dan Martin (Lt.
Baker) and Texas Battle (Marcus) representing B&B, and on-screen
mother/son duo Cornelius Smith, Jr. (Frankie) and Debbi Morgan
(Angie) representing AMC. GL's Montel Williams (Clayton) is also
nominated. Tune into FOX on February 12 to watch the live ceremony.
Best of luck to all the nominees!


Edmund Returns — and He's Awake!
Set your recorders, GL fans! David Andrew Macdonald returns to
Springfield as dark prince Edmund Winslow beginning on January 22,
and this time around he's got a shocking secret that will shake up
everyone in town. Edmund was last seen on screen back in December
2007 when Cassie's problem child, Will, pushed him off the church
balcony and he fell into a coma. Be sure to pick up the 1/27 issue of
Soap Opera Digest for an interview with Macdonald, who gives us the
full scoop regarding Edmund's shocking return engagement.



--From CBS.com


***ATWT


Coming Up on ATWT

•Lucinda helps bring Luke and Noah back together.

•Lily puts a crazy idea into Craig's head.

•Jade's past catches up to her.

•Dusty and Johnny try to get used to their new lives.



***B&B


Coming Up on B&B

•Ridge suffers an emotional meltdown.
­
•Bridget tries to put a stop to Rick's newest venture.

•Katie learns what Nick has been hiding.

•Steffy's life gets complicated.

•Stephanie and Jackie find comfort at the bottom of their martini
glasses.



***GL



Coming Up On GL
­
•Coop and Beth's affair is exposed.

•Lizzie gets kidnapped--again.

•Shayne reveals the truth about his girlfriend.

•Mallet and Marina get Mallet's fertility test results.




***Y&R



Coming Up on Y&R
­­
­
•Chloe struggles with her feelings for Billy. Will Lily decide to
take a step back from him?
­
•Nick and Sharon are horrified when Brad reveals Phyllis' scheme to
break up Jack and Sharon.
­
•Knowing that he can face jail time, will Adam accept the terms of
Victor's deal?

•Anger and emotion explode as Nick and Phyllis' argument escalates.

•Tyra and Karen have a heated confrontation when Tyra learns Karen
wants to adopt Ana.




--From Soapcentral.com


***ATWT


Spoilers for the Week of January 12th, 2009

Lucinda helps bring Noah and Luke together.

Alison sees Jade with Casey.

Alison is cold to Casey.

Craig proposes.

Josie helps Paul and his daughter reunite.

Dusty takes Johnny home.

Dusty blames Josie's distraction on Craig.

Carly finds herself agreeing with Janet.

Dusty asks Brad for the truth about Craig.

Brad thinks Katie has chosen her brother over her husband.

Carly tells Craig she won't see him anymore if he doesn't save his
sister.

Janet asks Liberty about what's going on with Parker.

Brian asks Noah for help.

Derek says he will take a paternity test.



***B&B



Spoilers for the Week of January 12th, 2009

Rick begrudgingly accepts a two-edged sword from Eric.

Ridge breaks down during one of Brooke and Stephanie's arguments.

Bridget experiences a horrifying moment.

Katie looks for clues that might explain Nick's strange behavior.

Jackie runs into a friend, and agrees to have drinks with Stephanie.

Katie uncovers the truth about Nick.

Jackie and Nick disagree about what to do with the anonymous gift
they've received.

Ridge's worst nightmare becomes a reality.

Steffy comforts her father after he confuses her with Phoebe.

Thorne doesn't conceal his anger towards Eric.


***GL


Spoilers for the Week of January 12th, 2008

1/12: Lizzie works with Dr. Wenkel to try and regain Bill's memory.

1/12: Josh sets Shayne and Christine up.

1/12: Olivia tells Rick the truth.

1/13: Shayne is sent to jail - again!

1/13: Remy makes Christina mad.

1/13: Mallet and Marina get fertility test results.

1/14: Lizzie is shocked to see Beth and Coop kissing.

1/14: Reva and Josh get arrested to end up in the cell to talk some
sense into Shayne.

1/14: Reva and Josh try to help Shayne with his pain.

1/14: Viewers learn the truth about Shayne's former girlfriend.

1/14: Mallet asks Mel for advice.

1/14: Blake finds Coop's book and submits it to a publisher.

1/15: Lizzie is kidnapped once again.

1/15: Coop tries to convince Beth take their relationship public!

1/15: Shayne opens up about his lost love.

1/16: Bill makes a serious mistake.

1/16: Natalia receives a call from Rafe's prison doctor.

1/16: Ashlee rescues Grady - again.

Emma finishes her project on family - calling Natalia and Olivia "My
Two Mommies".

Olivia talks to Rick about her health - and her living situation.

What will Rick say?

Rick tells Olivia that her health is doing much better and she can
resume living on her own.

Olivia tells Rick how much Emma loves the farmhouse and living with
Natalia.

Olivia and Frank talk about her new living situation.

Frank tells Olivia life at the farmhouse has been good for all three
of them.

Olivia tells Frank that she really loves living at the farmhouse.

Olivia gives Frank some advice about Natalia.

Rick talks to Natalia about Olivia living at the farmhouse.

He makes Natalia think Olivia doesn't like the arrangement when that
is not the case.

After Emma delivers her project, her teacher asks Emma to read it at
Family Day.

Emma gives Natalia and Olivia the news about her project.

Alan attempts to make a dirty deal to get rid of Bill once and for
all.

Alan tries to buy off Bill's hypnotherapist, but the he refuses
Alan's offer.

Bill tells the doctor that he can't recall anything.

Dr. Merkel reveals to Bill and Lizzie Alan's offer to keep his memory
buried.

Alan listens to the Bill's hypnosis session which doesn't work.

Alan is pleased to learn that Bill's memories are too deeply buried.

Lizzie is devastated that Bill can't recall the information about her
kidnapping.

After the session, a confused Lizzie tells Bill that she needs time
to think.

A despondent Bill glances at Alan's buyout paperwork - but doesn't
sign.

Alan brings out Phillip's original model of his view of a new and
improved Springfield.

Lizzie sees the model and questions Alan about it.

Alan tells Lizzie that she should focus on becoming more powerful -
and less on Bill.

Bill arrives to find Alan trying to get Lizzie on his side again.

After his cancer scare, Mallet and Marina talk about having a baby
together.

Dinah runs into Mallet at Cedars.

Mallet tells Dinah that he is having a fertility test.

Mallet and Marina go together get the results.

The newlyweds learn they can't have a child together.

Mallet tries to talk Marina into pursuing her dreams of having a
child together.

Marina doesn't want to go through more heartache and wants to let it
go.

Josh gives Remy advice about divorcing Christina.

Remy sends in the financial aid paperwork instead of the divorce
papers.

Christina is angered by Remy's gesture.

Remy makes Christina take the MCAT exam.

Remy tells Christina that he wanted to get rid of her nerves for this
turn at the MCAT exam.

Josh shows Shayne some medical research he has done on his injuries.

Josh delivers the medal Shayne tossed aside and tells him he is
giving up on life.

After talking with Josh, Remy and Christina visit Shayne.

Christina offers to be Shayne physical therapist to try to get him
back on his feet again.

Grudgingly, Shayne agrees to their plan.

Shayne tells Christina at his first session that he is aware Josh
arranged the treatment.

Shayne looks at an old planner with a picture of a birthday candle
inside.

Shayne starts to rip the pages out but stops.

Suddenly, Shayne hears a man loudly arguing with a strange woman.

Shayne reacts and tries to break up their fight.

In the end, Shayne is arrested for disorderly conduct.

After his arrest, Marina warns Shayne about his relationship with
Dinah.

Before heading to the jail cell, he empties out his pockets and
hesitates when he comes to the picture of the girl.

Marina calls Dinah about Shayne's arrest.

Shayne is angry when Dinah arrives and doesn't her help.

Upset by his behavior, Dinah refuses to leave Shayne.

One of the SPD shows Dinah a photo of a woman stating she is Shayne's
girlfriend.

Dinah is shocked by the news.

Trying to learn more about the woman, Dinah calls Jeffrey to help
find her.

Jeffrey agrees to help Dinah, but tells her not to hurt Reva.

In the end Reva finds out that Shayne is in jail.

Both Reva and Josh end up getting arrested as well in an effort to
get Shayne to talk about his pain.

Jeffrey bails out Reva and Josh.

Josh tells Shayne that he is trying to find his girlfriend.

Shayne explodes with anger at Josh's news.

Dinah arrives to bail Shayne out.

Shayne begs Dinah to drop the search for his girlfriend.

But a fax arrives with information about Shayne's girlfriend.

Jeffrey helps Reva find out what happened to Shayne's girlfriend Lara.

Jeffrey uncovers her death certificate and learns the truth.

The girlfriend has died - in a landmine accident.

Shayne is furious that Lara's death is revealed.

He changes his mind about the rehab for his legs.

Shayne is determined to remain in his chair and drink away his
troubles.

Beth admits that she is will remain with Alan but will also still see
Coop.

Coop is angry at Beth's announcement.

Beth tries to console Coop, but his anger and hurt is too great.

Alan tells Beth that he is happy to help the Coopers, in light of the
fact that none of them are dating a Spaulding.

Coop rushes in the mansion and demands to see Buzz's agreement to
lease the land Company sits on.

Alan tells Beth to show Coop the information.

Alone, Beth apologizes to Coop, who kisses Beth.

Beth and Coop are unaware that someone is watching them - Lizzie.

Buzz tells Marina about Coop and Beth's relationship.

Marina warns Coop about the hopelessness of his relationship.

Coop gives Buzz his finished manuscript and tells Buzz to toss it.

Blake is at Company and finds the manuscript.

When Buzz looks for the manuscript, Blake tells him that she wants to
finish reading it.

Blake decides that the book is worth publishing and makes a call to
her publisher.

. . .


Spoilers for Next Week

1/19: Olivia is embarrassed by Emma.

Lizzie heats things up with her new business partner.

Edmund returns to Springfield.

Shayne prepares to jump.

Mallet reveals some of his dark past to Marina.



***Y&R


Spoilers for the Week of January 12th, 2009

A jailed Adam gets grim news about his fate

Victor reaches out to his son with a deal Adam may not accept

Adam and Victor each make their own plans to get even with Jack

Chloe is tormented by her feelings for Billy

Michael loses ground

Phyllis's scheme goes up in smoke

Brad plays his last card by telling Sharon the truth

Sharon's opinion has a surprising effect on Nick's next move

Nick's vows of love don't keep Phyllis from continuing to meddle with
Brad's life

Despite herself, Amber finds herself drawn to "Marge"

Tyra is furious when she learns Ana could become a permanent Winters

Jack threatens Phyllis with payback

Nikki and Victor are surprised to find they agree





--From soapoperanetwork.com


***ATWT


ATWT PreVUE: Week of January 12 Edition
Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:36 PM EST | By Venus Stone This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled
to view it (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Forgiveness is granted and young
love is put to the test...
[As the World Turns logo (Photo Courtesy CBS)]

As the World Turns logo (Photo Courtesy CBS)

THIS WEEK ON: AS THE WORLD TURNS

Josie pays a visit to Johnny and Dusty at the hospital. A tender
moment is sharred between the twol. As she heads out she passes by
Paul's room. When he sees her he tries to convince her to help him be
able to see Meg and Eliza. She does so and both head to the Snyder
Farm only to see that Meg isn't at all thrilled to see either of
them. Craig wants Parker to see Johnny but when he learns that Dusty
left with him he hits the roof. He soon arrives at the Lakeview and
whisks Johnny away from a stunned Josie, who is baby-sitting. She
immediately calls Dusty.

Lily gives Craig the suggestion to get his life in order if he wants
to be able to win the custody battle for Johnny. He suddenly comes up
with a plan and goes to see Carly. Carly is stunned when he asks her
if she will be his wife. At home, Casey tells Tom that he has
feelings for Alison, but Tom instantly lets his son know that he
isn't pleased with the idea. Later on Alison bolts when she sees
Casey with Jade. Casey is confused when Alison gives him the cold
shoulder and later learns that she had concert tickets and didn't
invite him. Alison and Casey later make amends after sharing a moment
with one another but it's cut short when Jade shows up wanting to go
to lunch with Casey.

What to Watch: The Need for Closure
Lucinda, still burning from Brian's betrayal, makes it a point to
continue to give Luke the cold shoulder. Jade calls her on it and
tells her to stop blaming Luke for things that her husband has done.
Taking it to heart Lucinda goes to find Noah. When they sit down to
talk, she tries to persuade him to take Luke back. Jade soon appears
and Noah fingers her as the one trying to stir things up by using
Lucinda to do her bidding. He tells Jade that there is nothing more
between him and Luke. Casey in the meantime is trying to talk to Luke
about making up with Noah and it is at Old Town where Luke pours his
heart out to Noah. Noah moved by what Luke has said pulls him into a
kiss. Luke and Noah head home and share ice cream with Lucinda who
soon makes peace with her grandson. The next day at Worldwide Lucinda
is burning Brian's belongings when he shows up. He once again pleads
with her to help him find closure but she rebuffs him. Crushed by her
rejection Brian heads to Java where he encounters Noah. There he asks
Noah into convincing him to get Luke to speak to him. Noah tells
Brian he will do no such thing but also points out that he and Luke
are together again. Although pleased that things worked out for them
Brian leaves and heads back to the Lakeview. Worried that Brian might
hurt himself he follows him but Brian refuses to let him in. Noah
calls Luke who comes to the Lakeview. They immediately begin to think
that Brian is thinking suicide but Brian refutes the claim. As he's
admitting that he is in fact gay, Lucinda arrives and the two finally
talk.

Janet questions Liberty about her and Parker. Liberty tells her that
she and Parker are seeing one another, to which Jack instantly puts
his foot down on. Jack's not only surprised that Janet is allowing it
but that Carly agrees with her. Jack soon starts to worry that Carly
is too close to Craig. Meanwhile, Lily tries to explain why she
didn't want Holden helping her by lending her money for Metro. Back
at the house Parker and Liberty are alone in his bedroom and the two
begin to make love when Jack barges in. Embarrassed at being caught,
Liberty flees out of the house and an upset Parker takes off after
her. Jack finds Carly with Lily having lunch and begins to place the
blame not only on her but Janet for allowing the teens to see one
another. Carly surprises herself when she tells Jack that she agrees
with Janet that the kids have to be trusted enough to be responsible.
SON ALERTS: WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2009

* Dusty decides its time to take matters into his own hands.
* Carly still has an answer to give.
* Emily offers something out of the ordinary.


***Y&R



Y&R PreVUE: Week of January 12 Edition
Sunday, January 11, 2008 9:18 PM EST | By Venus Stone This e-mail
address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled
to view it (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Schemes begin to unravel...

(Photo: Sony Pictures Television)

THIS WEEK ON: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Chloe can't keep her mind off Billy. Adam has a lot to worry about
when Victor makes some serious demands. Katherine decides that the
best thing for her is to steer clear of Genoa City. Tyra and Karen
get into a heated argument. Nikki and Jill find themselves having a
very interesting conversation with one another. Lily debates if she
wants to continue her newfound relationship with Billy. Amber finds
herself face-to-face with Katherine.

What to Watch: Unraveling Schemes
Sharon lets it be known that she is through with Jack. Nick is
floored to see that Sharon and Brad are hanging around one another.
Later Nick approaches Sharon and they have a discussion about
Phyllis' actions. When Nick heads home he and Phyllis get into an
argument. Things don't fare well for her when she confronts Brad
about his deception. Jack gives Phyllis cause to be worried when he
threatens to blow away her marriage as payback for destroying his.
SON ALERTS: WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2009

* Katherine has something she can prove.
* A friend could blow Billy and Chloe away.
* The fur flies between Phyllis and Sharon.
* Brad has a nasty encounter with his nemesis



--From soaptownusa.com



***B&B



Bold & The Beautiful
Previews

Previews for the week of January 12th


Monday, January 12
Ridge breaks down in anguish during Stephanie and Brooke's battle.

Tuesday, January 13
Bridget has a frightening moment at the Big Bear cabin.


Wednesday, January 14
Kate uncovers the truth about Nick.
Thursday, January 15
Nick and Jackie disagree over what to do with a generous gift they've
been given.


Friday, January 16
Steffy consoles her dad after he confuses her with Phoebe; Thorne
makes no effort to hide his anger towards Eric.



***Y&R


 Young & The Restless
Previews
 
Previews for Week of January 12th

Monday, January 12
Nick is shocked to see Brad and Sharon together; Chloe gives in to
her temptations with Billy

Tuesday, January 13
Jack threatens Phyllis' marriage; Adam panics after hearing Victor's
demands.
Wednesday, January 14
Amber comes face to face with Kay; Phyllis confronts Brad's betrayal
Thursday, January 15
Tyra and Karen argue over Neil; Nikki begs Paul to stay away from Kay
Friday, January 16
Kay helps Amber realize the truth; Jill and Nikki have a surprising
conversation.




***ATWT


As The World Turns Previews


Previews for Week of January 12th







Lucinda helps bring Luke and Noah back together.
Lily puts a crazy idea into Craig's head.





Jade's past catches up to her.
Dusty and Johnny try to get used to their new lives.  








COMING SOON:
The outcome is revealed of Johnny's custody hearing.
Paul takes matters into his own hands.
Meg leans on Dusty for comfort when tragedy strikes.



***GL


Guiding Light Previews

Previews for Week of January 12th







Coop and Beth's affair is exposed.
Lizzie gets kidnapped--again.




Shayne reveals the truth about his girlfriend
Mallet and Marina get Mallet's fertility test results. 




COMING SOON:
Mallet reveals his dark past to Marina.
Remy and Christina flaunt their new "house."




Announcements, Casting and News....
Grant Aleksander ("Phillip") makes his heroic return to Springfield
on Friday, February 6, 2009.
David Andrew MacDonald returns to Springfield with an agenda on
Thursday, January 22, 2009.


--From groups.msn.com/yrfans



***Y&R



Week of Jan-12-16
Lily and Chloe are both thinking of Billy
Tyra and Karen have a confrontation
Adam's fate is at stake
Brad tells all,revealing his secret
Nick and Phyllis have a big fight
MSN Nicknamebbank4
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Week of Jan 5-9
Lilly and Billy hit the sheets
Billy and Cane get into a fight
Jack confess all to Sharon, who then file for divorce
Jill decides to go after Jack
Kevin has to decide between what is right and what is wrong
Gloria and Jeffery plot another scheme together
Phyllis has a proposition for Daniel


***ATWT


Week of Jan 12--16
SNS
Convinced by Lily that he needs to show the world he's changed in
order to get custody of Johnny, Craig shocks Carly with a marriage
proposal
Jack discovers Liberty and Parker in bed together
Luke and Noah are on their way to reconcilation
.Noah and Luke confront Brian who admits to them, he is gay
Lucinda arrives just as he confesses. .
Lucinda finally learns the truth
Jade and Derek learn the truth about each other.
Meg makes a life changing decision.
Lucinda has a hard time letting go
Brian and Lucinda finally find closure
Luke fears for Brian.
Liberty and Parker have a close call.
Carly prepares to walk down the aisle
MSN Nicknamebbank4
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Week of Dec-29

SOD/SOW
Maddie tries to help Henry.
Carly's friendship with Craig irks Jack- and leaves Janet wondering
why he cares so much.
Luke's drinking inadvertently pushes Noah away.
Henry's book hits the stands
Noah tries to help Luke
Dusty and Craig's fight for Johnny heats up after Lucy returns to
Oakdale
MSN Nicknamebbank4
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DAY---BY---DAY
Monday, Dec-29
Meg encourages Dusty tohear what Paul has to say; Alison kisses Casey
Maddie seeks Henry's support.

Tuesday, Dec-30
Noah reactions in defense of Luke
Derek and Luke cannot find common ground.

Wednesday,Dec-31

Thursday,Jan-1



Friday, 1/2
Dusty and Johnny are finally reunited Katie responds to Lucy's
request; Craig's interference infuriates Jack and Carly



***B&B


Week of Jan 12-16

SNS
Ridge can't deal with Stephanie and Brooke's constant battles and has
an emotional collapse, revealing his true feelings towards Rick.
Ridge's mental state makes him confuse Steffy for Phoebe, and he
makes a serious threat.
Bridget, concerned about Rick, walks in on him doing exactly what she
warned him not to, while Rick intends to keep his new addiction a
secret.
Nick's secrecy leads Katie to investigate what he's doing behind her
back, and learns what he's been hiding.
Nick gets his answer when he tests Katie's loyalty.
Thorne stuns Eric when he releases the pent-up rage he's been
harboring over being slighted for so long.
Jackie runs into best-selling author Robin McGraw at Café Russe

Who's Coming: Daniel McVicar is back in his "Bold and Beautiful" role
as Clarke starting Monday, January 19
MSN Nicknamebbank4
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Week of Jan 5--9
SNS
Brooke and Ridge exchange vows in an unconventional private ceremony
on Malibu Beach
the showstopper from the fashion show is a hit with everyone except
Donna Stephanie shares her feelings about the new surf line and the
man behind it.
Brooke makes a selfless recommendation to Ridge
Eric insists on meeting the designer of the showstopper bikini
Taylor suffers another heartbreaking loss, but gains a new support
system Stephanie says something that angers Brooke.
Katie becomes suspicious about Nick's recent behavior
Donna encourages Bridget to pursue Owen
Steffy agrees to a getaway with Marcus,at Big Bear
Stephanie's controversial quote causes shock waves
Bridget confronts Rick about something she witnessed and gives him
stern words of advice
Rick and Stephanie get into an explosive argument.
Brooke and Ridge blow off some steam
Steffy feels guilty about not being completely honest with Marcus
Eric explains to Donna why he can't fire Stephanie
Rick and Stephanie's altercation escalates and they take their battle
to Eric

National Enquirer
Brooke and Stephanie face off and someone is slapped
A proposal of marriage is made at Big Bear
Stephanie flies off the handle at her press conference



--From angelfire.com/tv2/kurnyr/


The following are Day by Day previews for the upcoming week of
January 12th, courtesy Toni's: Monday 12th January, 2009:
Sharon has a shocking revelation.
Nick is shocked to see Brad and Sharon together.
Chloe gives in to her temptations with Billy.

Tuesday 13th January, 2009:
Nick and Sharon realize what Phyllis has done.
Adam is shocked by what Victor wants.
Jack tells Phyllis he's going to pay her back.

Wednesday 14th January, 2009:
Phyllis and Nick have a major fight.
Amber and Katherine come face to face.
Phyllis seeks revenge on Brad.

Thursday 15th January, 2009:
Nikki asks Paul to forget about Kay.
Michael has a downward spiral.
Tyra is outraged when she learns Karen hopes to adopt Ana.

Friday 16th January, 2009:
Nikki and Victor find common ground.
Jill and Nikki have a chat.
Amber realizes Kay could be for real.

> Here are NEW sneak peeks for the week of January 19th, courtesy
Meghan @ Toni's:
- Katherine realizes she can prove her identity.
- A friend of Billy and Chloe's hits town.
- Phyllis and Sharon have an angry confrontation.

> Here are scoops for the week of January 12th, courtesy Meghan @
Toni's:
- Lily and Chloe are both thinking of Billy.
- Tyra and Karen have a confrontation.
- Adam's fate is at stake.
- Brad tells all.
- Nick and Phyllis have a big fight.

> Here are 2009 Spoilers from Meghan @ Toni's from the soap magazines:
- Nikki and Paul's relationship become serious. As for Victor's
relationship with Ashley his attempts to destroy Jack could have a
detrimental impact on their relationship though in the beginning of
the year Ashley's commitment to Victor does not waver. Abby is going
to stir up trouble and there is going to be conflict between her and
Victor.
- Phyllis is going to continue with her "dirty tricks" to keep Nick
away from Sharon. A "surprising twist" shakes up the quad. Nick and
Sharon are going to have to deal with issues with Noah.
- The Baldwin/Fisher family will be "turned upside down." More
secrets from Gloria's past will be revealed.
- Things could change for Lily and Cane now that Billy knows he is
the father of Chloe's baby. Billy's feelings for Lily grow
strongerand she begins to fall for him. While it becomes even more
obvious that Chloe loves Billy. There is a surprising "burst of
passion" which will affect the future of both couples.
- Katherine pulls out all the stops to reclaim her life. She will
fight very hard to prove that she is Katherine while Jill continues
to insist that Katherine is a fraud.
- Ashley's tenure as CEO of Jabot may not last long. Jack is no
longer content to manipulate from the sidelines and wants to take on
the legalities that have precluded him from working at Jabot.



********************************************************************


--From Soap opera Digest and Weekly Insider (about all soaps)





SOAP OPERA DIGEST INSIDER

January 8, 2009

Greetings From The Editor
Lynn Leahey

Dear Readers,
Prepare for some farewells in the coming weeks. The biggest, of
course, is
the departure from DAYS of Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall on January
23. A
breakthrough for John is right around the corner and it involves a
break-in and a major confrontation; get the details in your new
issue. And
on ATWT, Laurence Lau has wrapped up his guest turn as Brian, but he
hopes
it won't be his last. "I'd play this character again in a heartbeat,"
raves the actor. "The cast of this show is terrific." Also out is
AMC's
Krystal -- not from Pine Valley, but from her shaky marriage to Tad,
who
learns his wife has been cheating on him with David. But that's not
the
worst of it for Krystal -- check out Late-Breaking News for more.


TALES FROM THE INTERVIEW

LAUREN FLYNN: The last article I wrote on the multitalented Catherine
Hickland (Lindsay, OLTL) was called "The Heart Healer," in reference
to
the column Genie Francis's character wrote in the 2007 tearjerker THE
NOTE. I had no idea at the time that we would be discussing a 30-
chapter
book aimed at helping women overcome heartbreak. I was impressed, but
0;even more so when an advanced copy hit my desk this past November,
the
very same week that my best friend admitted to me a heartbreaking
truth:
Her co-workers often find her crying in her cubicle over her semi-
recent
breakup. So I decided to use her as the ultimate prep for my December
interview with Hickland and put her on The 30-Day Heartbreak Cure,
which
is now in stores and available at Amazon.com. She loved it, although
she
did suffer a setback that the author herself offered to help my friend
through! The latest interview, conducted exactly one year after the
first,
is called "How to Heal" but not for the reason you think. Hickland
doesn't
babble on and on trying to get you to buy this book (but I will -- if
your
heartbroken friend is lost, this book will change her life and yours).
Instead, she talks about her latest mission, healing through
hypnosis, as
well as a few other exhaustive endeavors she's taken on. This woman
never
ceases to impress me; I can't wait to see what she's up to next year!
(Oh,
yeah, and she's still on recurring status with OLTL, so don't worry --
you'll see her again this year.)

NAOMI RABINOWITZ: I truly enjoyed speaking with Billy Miller (Billy,
Y&R)
for my feature on him in the 1/20 issue. For one thing, Miller is
always
on time for interviews, and in this case, was even a little early.
Believe
me, in our fast-paced business, respecting our deadlines is much
appreciated. I also like chatting with him because he's not only
funny and
quotable, but always manages to share something unexpected.

During our latest talk, I was surprised to learn that before becoming
an
actor he overcame a potentially debilitating bone disorder and then
developed his own bar building company when he was just a teen. "I
can be
a bit of an ass sometimes and will do what I can to push myself," he
joked.

However, he's clearly a hard worker. Though he received positive
reviews
while playing AMC's evil Richie and is quickly gaining popularity as
Billy, "I'm still brand new to soaps," he clarifies. "This may be my
second show, but a lot of it was luck. There are some great actors on
Y&R
and there were great actors on ALL MY CHILDREN, too. I'm just trying
to
sit back and learn from them. I take classes ... I never expected to
just
come in and be this perfect actor."

That said, he's fit right in with the Abbotts on Y&R -- for which he
gives
a lot of the credit to TV brother Peter Bergman (Jack). "Peter's
really
been there for me," he praises. "The guy knows everything about the
show,
so if I have any questions about my character or past storylines, he
always helps me out. I'm really glad I ended up being a part of this
family that has all of this history."

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CAMPAIGN TRAIL
You gotta love soap fans' creativity -- Digest regularly receives
doodads
and goodies from readers who know how to make a statement.

Elaine G. Flores: Hello, fans! Happy New Year! This week you ushered
in
2009 with a variety of brand new additions to the trail.

GH enthusiasts sent the highest volume of mail and also came up with
the
most unusual ideas this week. For starters, fans of Jason (Steve
Burton)
and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) mailed in real "For Sale" signs to
support
the Second Annual Liason Event, which will be held on January 24 at
the
Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas. "I am so excited to meet Steve and Becky.
They
have such amazing talent and chemistry. I'm traveling from Florida,"
wrote
Heather. I hear that though tickets are going fast, there are still
some
available. For more information, visit
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think
my boss Lynn should stick a couple of plane tickets to Vegas in my
card.).
I guess Liz and Jason like Mexican food because we also received
packets
of Lawry's Enchilada Sauce mix. The packages were accompanied by
postcards
proclaiming "Bad Boys Do..." And "Good Girls Can..." The fans
0;filled in
the blanks with their own handwritten sentiments such as "make love
and
war" and "raise kids and hell."... Liz's rival Sam got some love, too
via
an assortment of Happy New Year cards from Kelly Monaco loyalists. The
assortment of postcards were printed with messages like "Jason & Sam
Are
So Fine in 2009" and "A New Year, A New Chance At Love."... At least
one
fan is stumping for a retro redo, Elaine from Florida writes, "In the
new
year, I'd like to see an Anna and Duke reunion on GH. It has been
exactly
20 years since they were torn apart by the warehouse explosion. A
Jesse
and Angie-style reunion is in order." The card featured a sexy tango
shot
of the pair and the message, "Anna & Duke (it takes two)"

Over on the AMC front, Patricia from Chicago sent cards to
say, "Welcome
back Alicia [Minshew] And Welcome back Kendall Hart! No one could
fill our
place, you are indeed the heart and soul of this show." She also
scrawled
the phrase "Time for Revenge!!!" on the cards and added, "Bring us
back
the take-no-prisoner, kick-ass Kendall Hart!" I want to stay on
Patricia's
good side..... There were romantic cards from
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else sent cards demanding that AMC "Stop Insulting Lesbians." The fan
wrote, "We are not BAD people. We are human. We don't need a man in
the
middle of our relationship to survive." .... There was also a card
with a
black and white shot of Aiden Turner and the message "Aidan Devane, A
Darker Shade of Gray? Yeah, Baby!!! AT Rocks AMC!"

There were several glossy cards to plead, "Give us back the good old
days
... When Luke and Noah were happy, affectionate, and together on
ATWT!".... Meanwhile, there was an array of cards with pictures of
Roger
Howarth (Paul) "Peg" fans have "Hope for Paul and Meg". There was
also a
cute birth announcement to "welcome their beautiful angel Eliza into
the
WORLD!" The crew at
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In terms of DAYS, there's a new "Ejami" card with the
phrase, "Desperately
Searching for Grey EJ." A fan wrote, "We miss our bad boy and want him
back ASAP. Sami and their children need him."... Another DAYS devotee
said
it with a rhyme: "Lift Up Your Glasses And Let's Give A Toast. It's
Steve
& Kayla We Want to See The Most!"

The folks at soapteens.com urge B&B to "Break the Cycle of 'Family
Love'
Keep Steffy and Marcus Together!"

And Y&R newbie Eden already has support with this message: "No one
said it
would be easy. I'm glad to see Eden is sticking around Genoa City!"


TYPE SET

The scenes between GH's Elizabeth and Lucky playing video games and
her
helping with his taxes on the 1/7 episode were completely adorable.
It was
nice after two-plus years of constant grimaces and looks of secret
pain
and longing to see Elizabeth laughing and smiling again. I had almost
forgotten she knew how to do that. It was refreshing to see scenes
that
allowed Lucky to have not only a personality but a sense of humor. The
jokes, teasing and the comfortable familiar knowledge of what the
other
was thinking was a wonderful reminder of what this couple once was. I
hope
that GH continues with this direction and gives us more scenes like
this.
B.R., Lexington, KY

STAR SIGHTINGS

Beth Maitland (Traci, Y&R) shopping at Bath And Body Works in
Burbank, CA

TRIVIA TIME

STAR FACT
Julie Pinson (Janet, ATWT) collects Barbie dolls.

How well did you pay attention to recent episodes?

AMC: The embassy of what country alerted Krystal to the fact that Tad,
Jamie and Jeff had been located?

ATWT: What hot beverage did Casey order from Noah?

B&B: What's Ridge's new title at Forrester Creations?

DAYS: Where was Daniel taking Chloe when they stopped to watch
fireworks?

GH: What entrée was Carly planning to serve to the 350 guests at the
Metro
Court New Year's Eve celebration?

GL: What's the name of the thug who pulled a knife on Shayne and
Dinah?

OLTL: According to Lola, what's the legal drinking age in Colombia?

Y&R: According to Chloe, who does Esther make, "look like a worthless
sloth"?



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IDDAV REOFMU

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ASK US

Answers to your burning questions

Q. I'm a little confused about something. The girl who plays Haley on
ONE
TREE HILL looks just like the actress who played Michelle on GL in the
'90s, but I do not recognize her name. Can you clear this up for me?
Are
they the same actress, and if so, when/why did she change her name?
T.F.,
Boston, MA

A. Yes, they are the same. As Joie Lenz, Bethany Joy Galeotti played
GL's
Michelle Bauer from 1998-2000. She began going by her birth name,
Bethany
Joy Lenz, when she took the role of ONE TREE HILL's Haley in 2003. On
December 31, 2005, she married Enation band member Michael Galeotti,
thus
becoming Bethany Joy Galeotti.


INSIDER POLL

Have your say in our exclusive subscriber-only poll.

Last week we asked: It's girls' night out for New Year's Eve. Which
soap
lady would you like as your partner in crime? There were 839 votes.

You said:

AMC: Greenlee: 19%
ATWT: Vienna: 10%
B&B: Felicia: 3%
DAYS: Chelsea: 10%
GH: Maxie: 35%
GL: Dinah: 6%
OLTL: Tess: 7%
Y&R: Amber: 10%

Here's this week's question:

PASSIONS alum McKenzie Westmore (ex-Sheridan), Galen Gering (ex-Luis)
and
Eric Martsolf (ex-Ethan) have landed on AMC as Dr. Sinclair and DAYS
as
Rafe and the recast Brady, respectively. Which Harmony vet would you
like
to see turn up next?

Ben Masters (ex-Julian) as a naughty men's magazine publisher on B&B

Liza Huber (ex-Gwen) as a new girl in town, who is Erica's "biggest
fan"
on AMC

Eva Tamargo (ex-Pilar) as Carlotta's long-lost sister, who goes
head-to-head with Dorian on OLTL

Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha) as EJ's British childhood nanny, who gives
both
Sami and Nicole a run for their money ... but feels a certain
affection
for Rafe and Brady on DAYS


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COMING ATTRACTIONS

AMC: On Monday, January 19, Erica faces a difficult decision, while
Amanda
learns that she's pregnant and Angie and Jake get the goods on
David. "As
far as David is concerned, there's no situation he can't get out of,"
chuckles his portrayer, Vincent Irizarry.

ATWT: On Wednesday, January 14, Luke fears for Brian's safety.... On
Thursday, January 15, Liberty and Parker have a close call.... Dusty
takes
matters into his own hands on Tuesday, January 20.

B&B: Katie uncovers the shocking truth about Nick on Wednesday,
January
14.... On Friday, January 16, Thorne doesn't hide his anger or his
resentment toward Eric. "He's very, very disappointed with his dad,"
notes
Winsor Harmon (Thorne). "I don't know if Thorne will be able to look
up to
him in the same way anymore."

DAYS: Nick is sentenced on Wednesday, January 14. "It was a lot of
fun to
play Nick there at the end," says his portrayer, Blake Berris.... On
Thursday, January 15, Nicole takes Mia to the DiMera mansion to show
Mia
where her child will be raised.

GH: On Monday, January 19, Sam tells Jason that she's going to
infiltrate
the Zaccharas' organization. Meanwhile, Olivia neutralizes Nikolas's
power
play to stall Jax's hotel project and, across town, Matt won't stop
badgering Maxie until she agrees to go out with him.

GL: On Thursday, January 15, Lizzie gets kidnapped -- again. "She's
pretty
much scared of any man at this moment," sighs Marcy Rylan
(Lizzie).... On
Friday, January 16, Ashlee rescues Grady.... Olivia is embarrassed by
Emma
on Monday, January 19.

OLTL: After trying to plant a kiss on John, a wild, new Marty lashes
out
at Blair on Monday, January 19. "I think people really enjoy the
rivalry
between Blair and Marty," smiles Head Writer Ron Carlivati. "Blair
still
has insecurities where Marty is concerned." Adds Kassie DePaiva
(Blair),
"Blair's had to live in her shadow forever."

Y&R: On Wednesday, January 14, Amber comes face to face with
Kay. "Amber
is surprised, to say the least," chuckles Jeanne Cooper (Kay).... On
Thursday, January 15, Tyra and Karen have a heated confrontation when
Tyra
learns that Karen wants to adopt Ana.

Trivia Answers
AMC: The Congo.

ATWT: A mocha no-whip latte.

B&B: CEO.

DAYS: The hospital.

GH: Prime rib and poached salmon.

GL: Byron.

OLTL: 18.

Y&R: June Cleaver.

Soap Scrambler Answer
David Fumero (Cristian)


Today at Soap Opera Weekly
Date sent: Fri, 9 Jan 2009





 LATE BREAKING


Sneak Peeks — Issue of January 13, 2009


ATWT's Jade (Davida Williams)
—JPI
AMC
•Annie dreams of murder.
•Josh stages an armed robbery at the casino.

ATWT
•Craig proposes to Carly.
•Jade's past catches up to Derek, Jade and Casey in a big way.

B&B
•Ridge has a meltdown during one of Brooke and Stephanie's spats.
•Katie learns Nick's secret.

DAYS
•John is remembering.
•Melanie stands up for Nick at his sentencing.

GH
•Carly picks Jax over Jason.
•Patrick desperately tries to head off disaster at the hospital.

GL
•Bill gets hypnotized.
•Emma makes a presentation about Natalia and Olivia called "My Two
Mommies."

OLTL
•Tess and Brody learn the truth.
•Rex tells Shane about the birds and the bees.

Y&R
•Nick and Sharon learn about Phyllis' sordid scheme.
•Kay decides to stay away from Genoa City.

Revolving Door
INs

Robin McGraw with her husband, Phil McGraw
—JPI
•Daniel McVicar is back on B&B as Clarke beginning Jan. 19. Author
Robin McGraw appears as herself on Jan. 14. Stephanie Wang returns as
Forrester employee Madison on Jan. 12.

• Jonathan Fried returns to GL as hypnotherapist Dr. Wenkel on Jan.
12. Danielle Slavick appears as Ms. Jennings, Emma's teacher, on Jan.
13 and 16. Clayton Apgar plays Hudson, a contractor, on Jan. 16,
while Kahan James plays Dr. Nealy, a prison doctor who treats Rafe,
on the same day.

•Fashion designer Shiva Rose appears as herself on Y&R on Jan. 21.
She's a face from Chloe and Billy's past. David Leisure pops in on
Jan. 16 and 19 as Roger Wilkes, a Chancellor accountant. Carmen
Argenziano is back as Genoa City DA Elroy on Jan. 13. Louis Mustillo
appears as Joe Jr., a worker at the diner, on Jan. 16. On Jan. 21,
Azure Parsons portrays Crystal, a woman connected to Jack, and Tom Yi
plays Dr. Hadlock. Keith Pillow appears as Principal Kerns, the head
honcho at Noah's school, on Jan. 22.

OUTs
•John Driscoll is exiting GUIDING LIGHT, where he has played Henry
Cooper "Coop" Bradshaw since 2004. The exit is storyline-dictated.






 THE TOP 10 PLUS



OLTL's David (Tuc Watkins)
—ABC
1. Robin and Patrick's wedding on GENERAL HOSPITAL was brilliantly
done, with the return of Robert and Anna, the focus on family, and
the use of the show's history. Including flashbacks!

2. GH should leave LuSam together. Sam brings out the Spencer side of
Lucky, and when given airtime, they're fun to watch.

3. David Vickers is back in ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Llanview. Con artist
or reformed monk, we love him.

4. How is it that even with a Puddle of Mudd performance at Ultra
Violet, OLTL's Addie still had the best party on New Year's?

5. If YOUNG AND RESTLESS' Olivia is such an expert on relationships,
why did she come back to town still single?

6. Considering Theo's penchant for wandering off, DAYS OF OUR LIVES'
Abe and Lexie should invest in a full-time bodyguard for the tyke.

7. Why hasn't anyone in town thought of running a DNA test on Y&R's
back-from-the-dead Kay?

8. It was a kick to see GUIDING LIGHT's Alan encounter the new
Shayne — played by Jeff Branson, who portrayed a young Alan in
flashbacks during the Maryanne and Carrie Caruthers story of 2003-'04.

9. DAYS' Daniel sure gets around. With all these affairs, he should
get some advice from Y&R's resident "sex addict," Jack.

10. Why is everyone surprised that OLTL's Cole is on drugs? When we
met him, he was taking steroids...






 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY



David Andrew Macdonald (Edmund, GL)
—JPI
•From Assistant Editor Meridith M. Miller: The time has almost come
for GL fan favorite David Andrew Macdonald to return to Springfield
as Edmund. As if his return isn't exciting enough, fans will be
pleased to know that the writers have cooked up a fantastic twist to
reintroduce the "Dark Prince." I can't spill the beans, but here's a
hint: Edmund's return is tied to Shayne in some way. Macdonald told
me how much he's enjoyed being back in the studio. "It's always nice
to have the opportunity to come back," he said, "especially since I'm
so connected to the show. And also, as a New York actor, it's a
wonderful gig to have." Macdonald also noted the great time he's been
having working with Jeff Branson (Shayne). "Working with the current
incarnation of Shayne, Jeff, is really wonderful. He's a lot of fun
to work with, so it's been a pleasure." And it'll be a pleasure when
Macdonald returns to our TV screens. Stay tuned.






 WHY WE CLAPPED



Kyle Lowder (Rick, B&B)
—JPI
Kyle Lowder's Rick spent Christmas at Phoebe's gravesite, keeping THE
BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's viewers glued to their screens. Lowder
physically fought to contain Rick's emotions by clenching his eyes
and gritting his teeth. He gave voice to Rick's anguish, and when
Taylor arrived, let loose his more wistful feelings. We wished to
bestow Applause, Applause kudos on Lowder for Issue 2.






 LISTENING STATION


Are you a music aficionado? Can you recognize an obscure ditty at 0.5
measures? Listening Station would be happy to take contributions.
Feel free to e-mail the song, artist, show and date to
mala@..., along with your name so we can give you
proper credit for your mad musical skills.







 NIGHTWATCH



Vincent Pastore
—JPI
•From Senior Writer/Editor Joe Diliberto: THE SOPRANOS — The Complete
Series is now available, collecting every episode on 33 DVDs, and
listing for $399.98. Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Big
Pussy on that legendary mob series, took on the role of mob kingpin
Maximus Giambetti on GENERAL HOSPITAL for a few weeks this past fall,
so I could not resist asking him for his impression of HBO's highly
controversial series finale, which left fans in the dark.

PASTORE: I was totally disappointed with it. I spoke to David [Chase,
the series' creator], and I said, "Why'd you do that to the public?"
He said, "It's over." And I said, "Why didn't you give them a
finale?" I think that they did that because they don't know if they
are going to do a movie; they don't know if they are coming back to
television, so they didn't give us closure. I know a lot of fans are
disappointed. Just to go to black? After watching for six years? Can
I ask you, how did you feel?
WEEKLY: I was so shocked; I thought my cable went out.
PASTORE: I think David's computer broke down when he was writing the
scene. He never finished, and just turned it in.
WEEKLY: I just made up my own ending. I decided the blackness meant
Tony got whacked.
PASTORE: Everyone says, "Are they gonna make a movie?" How are they
gonna make a movie [without] all the characters that were rich and
entertaining? Paulie Walnuts, he's still there. Silvio's in a coma.
Christopher's dead. Big Pussy's dead. All these guys are dead. Are
they gonna make a movie with a whole new crew? Is it gonna be about
the kids growing up?
WEEKLY: THE SOPRANOS: THE NEXT GENERATION?
PASTORE: The next generation? You know what — that doesn't entertain
me. What entertains me is maybe if they make a movie about the
beginning, like The Godfather, Part II. Are they gonna use all-new
actors with Jimmy [Gandolfini, Tony]? The reason why Sex and the City
was a hit was because it was the same cast. You know what I'm saying?
Gimme those characters back again, and take us back to the beginning.
That's what I'd do.
WEEKLY: Maybe they could use the ghost of Pussy?
PASTORE: Maybe. I'm not asking Hollywood to give me a job or
something like that; I'm just saying, if you're gonna make a movie
about THE SOPRANOS, what are you gonna make it about? When CHEERS was
over, CHEERS was over. When FRIENDS was over, it was over. It's done.







 THE WE IN WEEKLY



AMC's Kendall (Alicia Minshew)
—ABC
•From Assistant Editor Julie Globus: With ALL MY CHILDREN's Kendall
in such a precarious position, I need to take a moment to reflect on
all the additional hurdles she will face if she wakes up. I am so
disappointed with how AMC has handled Gabrielle's parentage. What
should have been the beautiful welcoming to the world of a baby girl
became a travesty when AMC chose the absolute worst father for Bianca
and Reese's baby. Scratch that: Zach is hardly a poor choice for a
father. The worst choice was simply the way the story was written.
It's hardly shocking that Bianca would look to Zach for a sperm
donation. His DNA would allow the new baby to be biologically related
to Miranda, not to mention the fact that Zach is a man she loves and
respects. What was absolutely shocking was both Zach and Bianca's
decisions to keep the truth from Kendall. If AMC had stayed true to
Zach's character and to his relationship with Kendall, he never would
have made the decision to father Bianca and Reese's baby without her
input. Likewise, Bianca, who has long been known as a pillar of
morality, would never have gone behind her sister's back in such a
way, or kept the secret for so long. AMC essentially threw Bianca, a
much-beloved character, to the wolves by having her come between Zach
and Kendall. And the worst part of all? Had Zach and Bianca acted in
character, and asked Kendall before making such a life-changing
decision, the odds are that she, acting in character, would have said
yes. This is the woman who was ready to give up her own biological
child to her best friend. I hope that next time, AMC will stay true
to its characters, and avoid the backlash of the century.








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