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SOD 7/7/09

Ratings for 6/8: 1.7

Jake and Liza Dodge A Bullet! Liza and Jake breathe a serious sigh of relief this week when Amanda “meets” Liza’s new son, who is really the little boy that Amanda recently gave birth to, and doesn’t recognize him as her own. As the week goes on, Amanda admits to Jake that she can’t quit thinking about the little boy that Liza named Stuart. When Tad begs Jake to end the ruse and come clean with Amanda, Jake refuses.

Erica tells Adam that she can prove that Annie is guilty of murder on 7/6. Jesse goes to great lengths to protect Randi on 7/7.

What Will Happen: Tad urges Jake to tell Amanda the truth. Randi threatens to expose North’s unsavory past. Kendall’s fears get the better of her.

SOW 7/7/09

Liza “Gives Birth!” Liza and Jake’s risky scheme to pass off David and Amanda’s newborn son as Liza’s own biological offspring kicks into high gear this week. The faux birth scenes take place in the basement of the Martin house. While Jake works to keep Amanda from seeing anything that would give away the ruse, Tad is racing back to the house with the actual infant, which, after a couple of mishaps, he manages to pass off to Liza. Everything seems to be going according to plan when Liza and Jake dodge a major bullet: Amanda “meets” the baby, but doesn’t recognize him as her own newborn. This greatly relieves Liza, who had been anxious ever since Jake disclosed that Amanda ended up holding her baby before giving it away. Still, as the week goes on, Amanda confesses to Jake that she can’t stop thinking about Liza’s baby, whom Liza names Stuart. That choice of moniker scores Liza major points with Colby, who becomes emotional and tells her mom that she wants to move in with her and help her raise the baby. All Tad can see is a nightmare in the making because of Amanda’s increasing despondency. Tad urges Jake to come clean with his wife, but Jake defends the outlandish scheme.

**What’s Jumping In July** Annie steps up her quest to become the next Mrs. Adam Chandler. Expect another death - and an unexpected pregnancy. David’s suspicion that Liza’s baby is his will grow.

This Week: Ryan and Aidan work together to prove that Annie killed Stuart. Amanda tells Jake that she can’t stop thinking about Liza’s baby. Madison admits to Zach that North cheats on her. JR and Scott come to a new understanding.

Can’t Miss: Erica confronts Annie, who loses it on 7/2.

7/3: Rebroadcast of the 5/15 episode, in which all the major players of Pine Valley converge at the Chandler mansion.

Next Week: Erica tells Adam that she can prove Annie’s guilt. Jesse tries to protect Randi. David is certain that Liza and Jake are hiding something.

SOD 6/30/09

Brot And Taylor Split! Taylor and Brot get re-engaged this week, but quickly realize that marrying would be a mistake. Prior to proposing, Brot sees her with Tad and she is enjoying herself. The proposal comes out of them talking about what he saw at ConFusion. He feels obligated and Taylor accepts out of the same obligation. It doesn’t take long for the couple to realize that an engagement won’t fix what ails their relationship. They decide to meet up at ConFusion to celebrate and sure enough, when he walks in Tad is hanging out with Taylor. But this time, she isn’t so happy. Brot says that they need to talk. In the end, Taylor and Brot reach the conclusion that it’s time to go in separate romantic directions.

Ratings for 6/1: 1.7

Liza “Gives Birth”! Liza and Jake’s scheme to pass off Amanda’s newborn as Liza’s own offspring kicks into high gear this week. After putting her son up for adoption and convincing David that the baby is dead, Amanda is showing signs of postpartum depression. David tells Amanda that if the baby had lived, he might have let her keep it. This bit of news, combined with the emotions that run high at the memorial service David arranges for the baby, puts Amanda on the verge of spilling the beans about the child’s true fate. She remains quiet due to a fast-thinking Liza, who, in an effort to distract Amanda, feigns going into labor while Tad sneaks off to retrieve Amanda’s baby. Liza faux-delivers a son, whom she names Stuart. But Amanda saw her baby before she gave him away, so will she recognize Liza’s son as her own?

Ryan suspects that Annie killed Stuart on 6/29. Convinced that she is the key to the undoing of ruthless DA North, Zach puts the screws to Madison on 6/30.

What Will Happen: Amanda reaches her breaking point. Marissa and JR share a kiss. Taylor and Brot call it quits.

SOW 6/30/09

Brot And Taylor Break Up! Taylor and Brot reach the conclusion that they’ve come to the end of their romantic road this week - just after she accepts his marriage proposal. Last week, when Brot saw Taylor at ConFusion with Tad, she seemed so happy, but when he brings it up to Taylor, she says that she is happy with him. That crisis averted, Taylor visits Brot at the hospital. Brot proposes, because he is feeling obligated, and Taylor accepts because everyone is looking and she feels the same sense of obligation. Brot picks up on Taylor’s marked hesitation. When Brot heads to ConFusion later to celebrate the engagement, he finds Taylor hanging out with Tad again, but this time she isn’t so happy. Brot says that they need to talk and they agree that something is different.

This Week: DA North tries to rekindle his relationship with Randi. Marissa is moved when JR talks about his love for Babe. Amanda suffers from postpartum depression. Liza bonds with Colby. Annie finds a gun in Adam’s desk.

Can’t Miss: Ryan and Erica conspire against Annie and Adam on 6/23.

Next Week: Annie thinks that Ryan killed Stuart. Amanda wants answers from Jake. Randi threatens to expose North’s unsavory past. Adam’s enemies are still after him.

SOD 6/23/09

Chrishell Stause Re-Signs! Chrishell Stause (Amanda) has extended her contract through the end of the year, the third extension she has signed since her contract was officially up in May.

Amanda to David: “Our Baby Is Dead!” Amanda’s farewell to her baby is heartbreaking. Jake comes in to take the baby and Amanda asks for a moment to say goodbye. Jake comes back and Amanda hands the baby off. Jake leaves with the baby and Amanda loses it. David comes in after tracking Amanda to Barbados. David shows up right after she gives the baby away and she is devastated. Amanda and Jake inform David of the baby’s fictional fate. David demands to see the child because he wants to say goodbye, but Amanda convinces David that he doesn’t want his only memory of his son to be a dead child in a morgue. David and Amanda bond in their misery and try to help each other through this. Unbeknownst to Amanda, though, Jake is arranging for the baby to return to Pine Valley, where Liza will pass him off as her own.

Stephanie Gatschet debuts on 6/19 as Madison North, the DA’s wife. Expect Randi to have a bad reaction when she spots the Norths together.

Annie Moves In With Adam! With a little help from the courtroom savvy of her new defense attorney, Liza, Annie is allowed to forego jail or Oak Haven in favor of house arrest - house arrest at Adam’s to be specific. Adam gets Liza to represent Annie and Annie is so overjoyed that she kisses him. Annie is trying to get Adam wrapped around her finger. Since Annie’s sentence includes that she can’t be around minors, Adam informs JR that Annie is in and he and Little Adam are out.

Pine Valley’s new DA, Henry North, is at the center of controversy when Randi’s past with him will be revealed on 6/22. While, Kendall and Zach set their plan to bring the DA down in motion on 6/23.

What Will Happen: Adam asks Liza to represent Annie. Ryan and Zach clash over Kendall. Things aren’t as they appear where Aidan is concerned.

SOW 6/23/09

Chrishell Stause (Amanda) is sticking around through the end of the year!!

Annie Moves Into The Mansion! Thanks to Liza, Annie catches a lucky legal break this week - and, thanks to Adam, she ends up in some fancy new digs! Annie is so overjoyed with Adam’s help that she kisses him. Post-smooch, Annie has to face the music in the courtroom. Liza convinces the court to put Annie under house arrest and the judge decides that Annie can wear an ankle bracelet. Adam invites her to move in and Annie is thrilled! JR is less happy about it and Adam tells him to find alternative accommodations for himself and Little Adam because Annie can’t be around minors. Adam keeps insisting that since Annie saved his life the night Stuart died, he is going to help her in any way he can. Annie intends to use her close proximity to Adam to her advantage. And this leaves Aidan the odd man out.

This week, Amanda must give up her baby and convince David that he’s dead. Chrishell Stause talks about her storyline. Amanda says good-bye to her newborn this week, then has to face David who has tracked her down in Barbados. David shows up right after Amanda has given the baby away and she’s already completely devastated. Jake tells him that the baby died in childbirth and David says that he wants to say good-bye to the baby in the morgue. Amanda manages to talk David out of going to the morgue. They share an emotional moment trying to help each other through the loss.

This Week: Liza tells Tad that she isn’t really pregnant. Marissa and Krystal worry what David will do if he loses another child. Kendall wants Zach to move back home. Brot and Taylor wonder if their relationship has a future. Frankie has a breakthrough with Randi.

Can’t Miss: Adam lets Annie live at the Chandler Mansion on 6/19.

Next Week: Randi has a past with DA North. Ryan and Erica plot against Annie and Adam. Marissa and JR kiss. Ryan and Aidan team up.

SOD 6/16/09

Amanda Marries Jake - And Gives Birth! It’s an eventful week for Amanda, who becomes both a new wife and a new mom. When Jake surprises Amanda with a marriage proposal, she of course says yes and they run off and get married that day. Tad gets ordained online as a minister so that he can officiate the quickie ceremony, but an uninvited guest, David, threatens to ruin everything. David barges in and they end up having to tie him up and gag him to keep him quiet. Dr. and Mrs. Martin then head to Barbados, where they plan for her to give birth and then give the baby up for adoption. But when Amanda goes into labor early, it’s a rush to the hospital to deliver the baby. Once Amanda’s baby boy is born, she breaks from her previous plan and asks to hold her son. Jake hesitates, but does as she wishes and he hands her the baby.

Annie Chooses Adam! This week, when Adam and Aidan clash in Annie’s presence over what is best for her, Annie sides with Adam - and sends Aidan packing.

Tad figures out what Liza is really up to on 6/15. Ryan questions Adam’s motives for helping Annie on 6/16.

What Will Happen: Liza makes an enemy of David. Kendall and Zach grow closer. Amanda gives birth to a baby boy.

SOW 6/16/09

Amanda Marries Jake - And Gives Birth! It’s a whirlwind week for Amanda, who gets engaged to Jake, marries him and has her baby. The proposal comes out of a random conversation that she is having with Jake and she accepts. They run off and get married the same day. David does his best to stop the nuptials from happening, while Tad gets ordained online as a minister in order to conduct the ceremony and functions as a bodyguard. David barges in and they tie him up and gag him. After they become Dr. and Mrs. Martin, Jake and Amanda head off for “a kinda honeymoon; not a real honeymoon”. They are going out of town for her to deliver the baby, but she goes into labor on the plane. She thought it was Braxton Hicks contractions, so she didn’t say anything to Jake. Later, in the hotel room, he notices her grimacing and they figure out that she really is in labor. They rush to the hospital to deliver the baby. Ultimately, Amanda delivers a healthy baby boy. But for a while there are complications because he isn’t breathing. Amanda asks to hold the baby after they come out of the complications. Jake hesitates, but does as she wishes and hands her the baby.

This Week: Zach accuses David of murdering Stuart. Adam promises to help Annie. Ian is strong enough to have surgery to replace his defective heart valve. Tad gets ordained as an online minister. Brot tells Frankie that he shouldn’t push Randi away.

Can’t Miss: Kendall and Zach kiss on 6/11.

Highlight of the Week: Amanda goes into labor on 6/12.

Next Week: Tad figures out what Liza is really after. Kendal is torn. Ryan gets an odd phone call. Erica wants to take care of Annie for good.

SOD 6/9/09

Zach and Kendall Remarry! Kendall and Zach become Mr. and Mrs. Slater for the third time this week, but the circumstances are far from romantic. With Kendall under arrest for Stuart’s murder (and out on bail), Ryan can testify against her, Zach can testify against her and Zach has most of the information that could put her away, so Ryan, very nobly, comes up with the idea to save Kendall. Ryan tells Kendall to marry Zach because if they are married, Zach can’t be called to testify against her, so they both agree on it. The quickie ceremony stirs up strong emotion in Kendall. Kendall has flashbacks of her wedding on the yacht with Zach during the wedding. After the ceremony, she cries and Zach tells her that it isn’t a real wedding. When Ryan informs Erica that Zach is her son-in-law again, Erica is elated. Kendall tells Erica that they only did it to save her life.

Ratings for 5/11: 1.8

Amanda Baker returns for the first of several appearances on 6/4, when David has a vision of his late daughter, Babe.

Kieran Campion debuts on 6/2 as DA Henry North.

Stephanie Gatschet will first air on 6/19 as Madison North, the DA’s spoiled wife.

Cornelius Smith, Jr. appears on 6/5, when Frankie is seen again!

Annie finds a friend in Adam on 6/8. Liza makes a deal with David on 6/9.

What Will Happen: Kendall and Zach’s relationship takes an unexpected turn. Annie makes a deal with Ryan. Kendall remembers more about the night that Stuart was murdered.

SOW 6/9/09

Amanda Baker returns as Babe’s ghost on 6/4, in scenes with David.

Zach and Kendall Remarry! A surprising someone - Ryan - proposes marriage between Kendall and Zach this week, and they accept, becoming Mr. and Mrs. For the third time in a quickie ceremony. Ryan comes up with the idea of them getting married so that Zach doesn’t have to testify against her. Kendall is reluctant at first, but Zach agrees and she comes around. After all, facing trial for Stuart’s murder will be difficult enough even without Zach’s testimony. After the wedding, Zach and Kendall are sitting over Ian’s hospital bed and he tells her to go be with Ryan. Kendall goes to be with Ryan and he tells her to go be with Ian and that he knows that she and Zach are getting closer. Kendall is in denial and says that she wants to be with Ryan, but rushes back to Zach.

This Week: Kendall and Zach realize that neither of them shot Stuart. Marissa calls Krystal to help with a drunken David. Colby finds a pack of letters from Liza with blood on the most recent. Frankie feels his life is over since he’ll never be a surgeon. Tad is acting footloose and fancy-free.

Can’t Miss: Annie is stabbed by a fellow inmate and hospitalized on 6/5.

Next Week: Frankie keeps pushing Randi away. Adam comes between Aidan and Annie. Liza makes an enemy of David. Amanda gives birth to a baby boy.

SOD 6/2/09

Jennifer Bassey (Marian Chandler) and Lee Meriwether (Ruth Martin) will both appear on 5/28 for Stuart’s funeral.

Anna Koonin is out on 5/26 as Nurse Gayle, when she leaves town.

Chrishell Stause has re-extended her contract to play Amanda Dillon!

Kendall is Arrested! With a little help from Liza, Jesse gathers enough evidence to arrest Kendall for Stuart’s murder. At first, Kendall is oblivious to Liza’s maneuver. At Stuart’s funeral, Kendall slaps Liza and calls her a bitch. As soon as she does that, Jesse arrests her.

Colby sees Liza in a new light on 6/1. Scott blames himself for Stuart’s death on 6/2.

**Summer Preview** By Labor Day, we have a pretty good idea of who killed Stuart. With the murder, Kendall and Zach are thrown back together. An ambitious DA, Henry North, who we will find out has connections to a lot of people in town, desires to put Erica Kane’s daughter behind bars.

What Will Happen: Kendall is arrested for murder. Pine Valley gathers to remember one of their beloved. Erica faces off with Liza.

SOW 6/2/09

Stephanie Gatschet (ex-Tammy, GL) has been cast in the recurring role of Madison and will debut on 6/19.

It’s a week of highs (beating the ethics charges on which Angie and Jake bring him up) and lows (Krystal leaves him) for Dr. David. Vincent Irizarry meets us in the middle. David enjoys sticking it to Jake and Angie when he doesn’t have to take the rap before the hospital ethics committee. Nurse Gayle takes the fall for David. David celebrates his victory by warning Amanda that he is going to go after their unborn child, then goes to Jake and offers him money for Amanda’s baby. David lands in scalding-hot water when Krystal hears him make the offer.

This Week: Jesse finds discrepancies in Kendall and Ryan’s alibis. Nurse Gayle cops to David’s crimes. Colby warms up to Liza. Krystal overhears David offer Jake money for Amanda’s baby. Adam asks that JR and Scott run Chandler Enterprises together.

5/25: Rebroadcast of the 2/16/09 episode, in which Kendall accidentally drove Greenlee off the road.

Can’t Miss: Zach is sentenced on 5/26.

Next Week: Krystal seeks refuge with Tad. Zach propositions Kendall. Jake hatches a plan. Annie makes a deal with Ryan.

SOD 5/26/09

Murder Fallout! On 5/19, the corpse is identified on-screen - and the execs are braced for some fallout from fans over their decision to kill off a beloved character. An arrest is made after Zach confesses to the crime in an effort to protect Kendall, who he believes pulled the trigger. Kendall is pretty thrown when she realizes that both Ryan and Zach believe that she did it.

Ratings for 4/27: 1.8

Amanda Baker returns as Babe’s ghost. She will appear to David and JR on 6/4 and 6/29.

Jennifer Bassey returns for several episodes, beginning on 5/22, as Marian!

Jesse Shoots Tad! Thinking that he is firing at the murderer trying to flee the scene of the crime at the Chandler mansion, Jesse accidentally shoots best friend Tad in the head this week and is guilt-ridden. Martin is raced to the hospital, where a surgeon removes the bullet lodged in his brain. But, the doc warns Jake and Opal, the patient may experience long-term effects from the injury. Later, when Tad wakes up and sees his loved ones, he bursts out laughing, and subsequently, he dances in the hallway with Nurse Gayle, which causes him to faint.

David dodges a bullet on 5/26, and the character will begin a period of self-reflection.

What Will Happen: Zach promises to keep Liza’s secret. Annie gets an unlikely ally. Tad exhibits some strange behavior.

SOW 5/26/09

We can’t reveal who got murdered last week - the body will be identified on 5/19 - but Zach cops to the crime this week in a misguided effort to protect Kendall. Alicia Minshew clues us in to the unfolding mystery. Zach and Kendall are both at the Chandler mansion when the killing occurs. Kendall went to kill Adam because she thought that Ian was dead. She and Zach made a pact that if the heart valve killed Ian, they were going to kill him. Kendall takes off and goes to the mansion, but chickens out. Kendall panics, drops the gun and runs. As she’s running, she bumps into Ryan. Ryan thinks that Kendall shot somebody and he is trying to protect her, so he grabs her and tells her to get out of there. Kendall resists, but Ryan tells her that Ian is alive. Kendall realizes that she came there for nothing and Ryan takes her back to the hospital to see her son. While she’s at the hospital, she also sees Erica with muddy shoes. Erica lies about where she has been and says that she was taking a bath. Kendall tells Erica to clean her shoes. Kendall delivers a false alibi of her own, when Jesse demands to know her whereabouts at the time of the murder, Kendall says that she was in the chapel praying for Ian and then went to the roof to get some air. Jesse tells Kendall that Zach confessed. Kendall goes to see Zach, and she puts together quickly that he confessed because he thinks that she did it. Kendall tells Zach not to confess to protect her because she didn’t do it. Zach tells Kendall to stay away from him and tells Ryan to take care of Kendall and the boys.

This Week: Jake warns David that he will pay for tinkering with Adam’s meds. David asks Gayle for an alibi. JR makes a shocking discovery at the morgue. Annie does the right thing. Liza plans to pass Amanda’s baby off as her own.

Can’t Miss: Jesse accidentally shoots someone he cares about on 5/18.

Next Week: Jesse faces a difficult dilemma. Zach threatens to expose Liza’s secret. Kendall is arrested. Krystal reaches the breaking point.

Daniel Kennedy (Pete) is featured in the just asking interview!

SOD 5/19/09

Annie Returns! After hiding out in the Maldives for two weeks, Annie is back with a vengeance - and bangs! Annie has realized that she can’t be without Emma, so she comes back for her daughter. Annie also reunites with Aidan and he tries to convince her to go back before she ends up in jail without being able to see Emma. But when Aidan injures himself in a fall, Annie ties him up and goes to see Emma. Emma happens to be with Little Adam at the Chandler mansion, where a murder mystery is a brewin’.

Zach goes to bat for Kendall on 5/18. JR makes a surprising discovery on 5/19, while Jesse springs into action.

Death Watch! AMC kills off a key player in a can’t-miss week of deathly drama. But before the mystery comes the murder - and it’s no secret that what brings a motley crew of characters to the Chandler mansion on the fateful night is the desire to see Adam Chandler pay for his various crimes against Pine Valley humanity. Of course, just because Adam is the target doesn’t mean that he is the victim, or the only victim, of the nefarious goings-on at the mansion. There are six guns being tracked through the show on one day. The wide swath of citizens who go gunning for Adam have an equally diverse set of motives. And while the identity of the victim and the murderer are remaining strictly under wraps for now, there is plenty that can be told. It is another death, or an apparent one, that leads Kendall and Zach to the scene of the imminent crime. Adam has been pushing this new, and faulty, heart valve for baby Ian, but the valve malfunctions during surgery. Afterward, the baby goes into distress and Zach believes that Ian dies in front of him as he flat-lines. While Angie and Jake are able to revive Ian, neither parent learns this before setting out for the mansion. Kendall and Zach make an agreement: “One of us is going to kill Adam.” Their pact brings Jesse and Ryan into the mansion mix. Another grieving mother, Krystal, is already there with a gun and very unforgiving. When Krystal walks in, Adam is standing in the dark with a gun, as if he is expecting someone to come and attack him. Krystal is temporarily insane and enraged. Enraged also perfectly describes the states of mind of Tad, JR and David. Midweek, David finds out that Marissa is his daughter and that Adam was lording that knowledge over Krystal. David is holding Adam responsible for losing custody of Little Adam because Adam was blackmailing Krystal. Plus, David is motivated by good old-fashioned self-preservation because David has been surreptitiously drugging Adam. JR and Tad’s furies are likewise multidimensional. JR discovers that his dad granted David time with Little Adam in order to get the doctor to perform the heart surgery on Ian (at Erica’s behest). And there are yet more folks lurking in and around the increasingly crowded house, including a trio of lasses who are referred to as the case of the muddy high heels. On Friday, when the lights go out at the Chandler mansion (courtesy of Annie), the lights go out permanently for one unfortunate soul.

What Will Happen: Annie grows more unhinged. Adam’s enemies want him to pay for his sins. Jake and Angie work to save Ian’s life.

SOW 5/19/09

Amanda Baker (Babe) returned to tape scenes that air later this month or early in June.

Murder Is The Case! Pine Valley is rocked this week by a horrific murder - and while the show isn’t giving away who takes the fatal bullet, the target is Adam, whose enemies all go gunning for him in the middle of a thunderstorm. First up are Zach and Kendall, who head to the estate when Ian flatlines due to the faulty heart valve that Chandler funded. Ryan and Jesse are hot on their heels. Meanwhile, JR and Tad are seeking out Adam because they are increasingly convinced that he may have plotted and/or executed Dixie’s death. JR falls off the wagon when Adam declares that he is leaving the company to Scott in the event of his death. Krystal is also under the influence when she shows up at the mansion. By that time, Marissa and David both know what Adam had been using to blackmail her (the knowledge that Marissa is Babe’s twin/David and Krystal’s daughter). Krystal has just taken some of David’s happy pills and is going in and out of moments of rationality. When Krystal walks in, Adam is standing in the dark with a gun. There are also three mystery women lurking around the grounds, one of whom is Erica. Opal is also present, led there by another of her ominous visions. All told, there are six different guns in play on the fateful night.

She’s supposed to remain on the run ad infitium, but this week, Annie returns to Pine Valley with a new mission and a new ‘do. Melissa Claire Egan explains. Annie has been gone for two weeks in the Maldives, hiding out, but comes back with a vengeance - and with bangs. Annie comes back for Emma. But first, she has a reunion with her lover, Aidan. Aidan is looking out for Annie, but she has her own agenda. Aidan convinces Annie that she must go back and that if she gets caught she will go to jail. Annie says that she will go back, but first she has to get her passport out of the basement. They go down to the basement and get into an argument. Aidan falls down the stairs and injures his shoulder. Annie’s main agenda is to get to Emma, so after Aidan falls, she ties him up. After she ties up Aidan, she tells him that she has to get Emma. Emma is at the Chandler mansion, having a sleepover with Little Adam. Annie goes to the mansion in the middle of the storm, where everyone is in and out of the house with guns. Annie has her own gun for protection. Annie accidentally runs into a drunken JR, and they fight over the gun.

This Week: Zach learns of Dr. Chappell’s suicide and suspects that David and Adam are involved. Erica blasts Adam for allowing the defective heart valve to be tested on Ian. JR falls off the wagon. Annie comes close to stabbing Aidan. Marissa puts two and two together and doesn’t like the result.

Can’t Miss: Tad becomes convinced that Adam murdered Dixie on 5/14.

Next Week: Kendall is suspicious of Erica. Annie gets an ally. Krystal learns what David has been up to. Liza defends herself to Colby.

SOD 5/12/09

Krystal’s Secret Is Out! The explosive secret that Adam has been holding over Krystal is finally revealed this week when she confesses to Tad - and must later confirm to Marissa - that Marissa is her daughter by David, Babe’s twin, who Krystal gave up for adoption. At the start of the week, Tad finds an envelope with Krystal’s name on it in Adam’s safe when he goes looking for evidence that Adam might have killed Dixie. Krystal stumbles upon Tad and asks for the envelope. Krystal takes the envelope back to Wildwind and burns it. Marissa is baffled when she finds the charred remains of a photo of her, which she leaves for David to find. Later on, Krystal and Tad are at the yacht club and she confides in him. Marissa deduces the truth when she pays a visit to Babe’s grave and confronts Krystal after taking note of Babe’s birth date. Krystal admits that she is Marissa’s biological mother.

Amanda Baker (Babe Carey) has returned to tape scenes that will air in late May or early June!

Thomas Galantich (Dr. Chappell) makes a shocking exit on 5/8.

Jake Declares His Love! Thinking that she’s doing right by Jake, Amanda writes him a goodbye letter and prepares to flee town without him, but fate intervenes. At the airport, all these things happen to make her miss Jake. Amanda comes back to the house and tells Jake why she was going to leave and why she decided to stay. Jake kisses Amanda and professes his love. A very pregnant Amanda returns the sentiment and passion ensues.

Aidan gets more than he bargained for on 5/11 when he tries to help Annie. Zach unleashes his wrath on JR and Adam on 5/12.

What Will Happen: Jake declares his love for Amanda. Krystal reveals her secret to Tad. Zach tries to ease Kendall’s fears.

SOW 5/12/09

Krystal Confesses: “Marissa Is My Daughter!” Adam will have to find some new ammunition to use against Krystal, because this week, she lets the cat out of the bag, confessing to Tad that Marissa is her daughter. It all starts when Tad finds a sealed envelope with Krystal’s name on it at the Chandler mansion. Krystal convinces Tad to hand it over and takes the envelope to Wildwind, where she promptly burns it. Marissa finds the charred remains and sees that Krystal burned a picture of her, but doesn’t know why. Later, Krystal encounters Tad at the yacht club. Krystal tells Tad that Marissa is David’s other daughter, Babe’s twin, whom she gave up for adoption. Newly created flashbacks reveal that when Krystal gave birth to Babe and the doctor reported that another baby was coming, it came as a shock to the new mom. Krystal’s connection to Marissa’s adoptive family will also be explained. Early next week, Marissa puts two and two together when she pays a visit to Babe’s grave and realizes that she shares a birthday with Krystal’s deceased daughter.

It’s been brewing for months, but this is the week that Amanda and Jake finally declare their love (and make a little love, as well). Chrishell Stause shares the happy tidings. Amanda leaves Jake a goodbye note and leaves town, but when she is at the airport everything that happens makes her miss Jake. Amanda comes back to the house and tells Jake why she thought it was the right decision to leave - and why she decided that it was the wrong decision. Jake kisses Amanda and professes his love for her and they consummate their love!

This Week: JR remembers more about the day that Dixie died. Zach rushes a feverish Ian to the hospital. Frankie’s family realizes that his injuries are more serious than they thought. Krystal refuses to let David in on her secret. Opal catches Aidan spying on Ryan.

Can’t Miss: David performs surgery on Ian on 5/7.

Next Week: Zach demands answers from David. Krystal comes clean with Marissa. Tad suspects Adam. Jake and Angie work to save Ian.

SOD 5/5/09

Bianca and Reese Reunite! At the urging of Erica and Kendall, Bianca decides to give Reese another chance this week. Bianca and Kendall start to iron things out and acknowledge the great love between them. Then the three Kane women have a talk about Bianca’s love life, and Kendall and Erica end up encouraging Bianca to give Reese another chance because they see how real the love is. When the exes come face to face, Reese explains what happened. In the end, Bianca relents and they go back to Paris with the kids.

Tamara Braun (Reese Williams) and Eden Riegel (Bianca Montgomery) leave the show on 4/29, when the reunited lovebirds return to Paris.

Alexander’s Killer Claim! Alexander Cambias Sr., aka The Satin Slayer, sends a manuscript of his tell-all book to Ryan this week. The most shocking claim is that Alex didn’t kill Dixie with the poisoned pancakes. Before going to the jailhouse to meet with Alexander, Ryan tells Tad about the book and Tad fills in JR. JR and Tad decide to look into the evidence and police files about Dixie’s death.

Krystal is desperate to keep her secret from Tad on 5/4, the same day that Kendall and Zach face another crisis involving Ian. Jesse, Angie and Randi get news about Frankie on 5/5.

What Will Happen: Adam issues a challenge to JR and Scott. Tad is on a mission to find out who really killed Dixie. Zach remembers the good times with Kendall.

SOW 5/5/09

Jennifer Bassey returns as Marian!

Who Really Killed Dixie? Alexander Cambias Sr., Zach’s father and Pine Valley’s most notorious serial killer, the Satin Slayer, returns this week in shocking fashion - and more than a few lives will be rocked as a result. Alex makes his comeback by sending a manuscript of his tell-all book to Ryan. In the tome, he insists that he was responsible for the murders of Simone and Erin, but not Dixie. Before heading out for a face-to-face confrontation with Alex, who’s locked up and in a wheelchair, Ryan informs Tad about Cambias’ claims. Tad updates JR.