Meredith Hagner is leaving the role of Liberty, taping her last scenes in December.

SOD 11/24/09

Ratings for 10/26: 1.7

Tony Crane appears on 11/19 as Thomas Jones, the psychic that Katie hires to reach out to Brad.

Christopher Durham appears on 11/17 and 11/18 as Congressman Silas Whitman, who makes things difficult for Jack.

Danny Johnson appears on 11/18 as Officer Joe Raybur, who plots a sting with Molly in New York City.

Lesli Kay returns on 11/17 as Molly McKinnon.

Paul Leyden returns beginning 11/20 as Simon Frasier.

Paulina Porizkova debuts on 1/5 as Clarissa.

Noah has a hard time handling his injuries on 11/19.  Meg threatens Damian on 11/23.  Janet is devastated by what she sees on 11/24.

What Will Happen: Carly and Jack track down Simon and ask for his help.  Brad tries to make Katie believe.  Holden lends Molly a helping hand.

SOW 11/24/09

Paulina Porizkova joins the show for several episodes starting 1/5 as Clarissa, a woman from Simon’s past.

Christopher Durham appears on 11/17 and 11/18 as Congressman Whitman.

Danny Johnson appears on 11/18 in New York City scenes as Officer Rayburn.

Tony Crane appears on 11/19 as Thomas, the psychic that Katie hires to try to reach Brad.

Mike Houston returns on 11/23 as Officer Grady.

Jeffrey Lawrence (Peter), Larissa Emanuelle (Marcy) and Annie Heise (Ella) will appear on 11/23.

Lily and Damian Adopt Noah!  When an unconscious Noah needs crucial surgery this week, and there’s no one available to provide consent, Lily and Damian make a shocking move.  Of course, with Noah out cold, he has no idea that he is about to get a new family, along with some much-needed surgery to ease the swelling of his brain.  But after Noah’s surgery, he’s not so quick to agree.  Noah doesn’t like Damian, but trusts Lily and that she has his best interests at heart.  Holden, meanwhile, has his kids’ interests at heart when he hears Damian is moving in with Lily. 

This Week: Henry is served with a restraining order by Katie.  Holden has a threat for Lily.  Mick makes his pitch to Barbara.  Janet is grateful for Dusty’s support.  Maddie tries to get closer to a distracted Casey.

Can’t Miss: Carly and Jack come face-to-face with Simon on 11/20.

Next Week: Meg issues Damian a threat.  Janet is devastated by what she sees.

SOD 11/17/09

Mark Collier’s Return!  After a two-year absence, Mark Collier returns to the daytime canvas this week to briefly reprise his role when Jack travels to Greenville, SC, and encounters Mike.

Tom Pelphrey finally debuts in Oakdale this week as Mick Dante.

Carly Chases Jack!  Carly sets out to find an emotionally wrecked Jack in Philadelphia this week.  Carly gets a call from Ben Harris at her house in Milltown and he’s concerned about what he sees when he runs into Jack.  Carly decides to go after Jack, but Craig’s affair with Rosanna isn’t Carly’s chief motivation for chasing after her ex.  When Carly gets to Philadelphia, Jack’s already gone.  Rosanna and Craig, meanwhile, are concerned about recovering Carly’s well-being and fear that she’ll start drinking again, so they follow her to the City of Brotherly Love, but don’t necessarily receive a warm welcome.  By week’s end, Jack makes his way to Greenville, SC, where he shares a fast and furious reunion with Mike Kasnoff, who has returned to his stock car racing roots.  When Carly gets wind of Jack’s new whereabouts, she is hot on his trail.

Ratings for 10/19: 1.6

Susie Abromeit appears on 11/12 and 11/13 as Anna, Mike’s wife.

Mark Collier appears on 11/12 and 11/13 as Mike Kasnoff, Katie’s ex who Jack runs into in South Carolina.

Lesli Kay’s first air date is on 11/17 as Molly McKinnon, Carly’s cousin and confidante.

Paul Leyden returns on 11/20 as Simon Frasier.

Tom Pelphrey debuts on 11/10 as Mick Dante, when he introduces himself to Alison.

Forbes March will last air on 11/16 as Mason.

Cady McClain’s six-month stint as Rosanna Cabot is over.

Katie kicks Henry out for lying to her on 11/11.  Janet and Liberty have a hard time coping without Brad on 11/16.  Still thinking of Carly, Craig agrees to Rosanna’s proposal on 11/17.

What Will Happen: Jack discovers Mike Kasnoff’s new life.  Meg taunts Damian with incriminating evidence.  Luke lays down the law for Mason. 

SOW 11/17/09

Forbes March has wrapped up his stint as Mason Jarvis, Noah’s professor.

Mark Collier returns on 11.12 and 11.13 as Mike.

Lesli Kay returns on 11/17 as Molly.

Paul Leyden’s Simon will also be returning and will first be seen on 11/20 on location in Pittsburgh.

Susie Abromeit appears on 11/12 and 11/13 as Anna, Mike’s new ladylove.

This Week: Jack visits Mike in Greenville, SC.  Katie wonders if Henry can really talk to Brad.  Damian “helps” Luke with his conflict with Mason.  Noah faces some peril.  Hunter makes a play for Maddie.

Can’t Miss: Tom Pelphrey joins the show as the mysterious Mick on 11/10.

Next Week: Janet and Liberty can’t cope without Brad.  Craig agrees to Rosanna’s proposal.  Noah has a hard time handling his injuries. 

SOD 11/10/09

Carly Returns!  Maura West, who has been on maternity leave since July, returns to the canvas this week when Carly finally comes home from her stint in rehab.  Her reunion with Craig, however, doesn’t go as planned.  Carly walks through the door and Craig chickens out on telling his finacee that he ahs been having an affair with Rosanna.  Things get awkward when Carly takes Rosanna and Craig to an AA meeting.  When Carly later pays Craig a visit, she leans in for a big kiss and he recoils.  Carly figures that Craig is feeling uncomfortable because it has been a while, so she goes to buy lingerie.  Then, Rosanna goes to see Craig and leaves the door open because she is in a hurry.  They agree that they have to tell Carly the truth and she shows up and sees them kissing.

Ratings for 10/12:

1.7

Peter Parros appears on 11/6 as Ben Harris, when Jack runs into him in Philadelphia.

Brian St. August appears on 11/9 as Sgt. McGill, when Carly crosses paths with him in Philadelphia.

Ewa da Cruz will be off the canvas for a while, since character Vienna Hyatt has left town.

Lily and Holden: Over!  Lily’s forced to make a tough decision this week regarding the men in her life.  Holden goes to have his death certificate fixed and asks the judge about the legality of Lily’s marriages to him and Damian.  The judge says that one of the marriages has to be annulled, so it is Lily’s decision.  Lily is shocked when Holden says that he wants to dissolve their union, but later obliges.

Luke is bothered by scenes in Noah’s film on 11/5.  Maddie gets an interesting offer from Hunter on 11/10.

What Will Happen: Jack hits the road looking for answers and runs into an old friend.  Craig and Rosanna prepare to tell Carly the truth.  Emily is intrigued by a stranger’s proposal.

SOW 11/10/09

Peter Parros brings Ben back, but not to Oakdale.  He will appear on 11/6, when the show goes on location to Philadelphia.

Dean Bennett will appear on 11/6 in Philadelphia as Irv.

Brian St. August also appears on 11/6 as Sgt. McGill, who will share scenes with Carly in Philadelphia.

This Week: Luke grows tired of Mason’s attitude.  Holden must make a decision about his marriage to Lily.  Katie reveals her son’s name.  Oakdale gathers for Brad’s funeral.  A devastated Jack hits the road.

Can’t Miss: Ben Harris reaches out to an old friend on 11/6.

Highlight of the Week: Maura West is back as Carly on 11/2!

Next Week: Maddie gets an interesting offer from Hunter.  Katie kicks Henry out for lying to her.

SOD 11/3/09

Brad Dies!  The week kicks off with Brad clinging to life in the hospital after he was accidentally shot by Jack while trying to rescue a kidnapped Katie.  Because of the trauma – and the fact that she just gave birth – Katie is initially in the dark about her husband’s condition.  She shares an emotional moment alone with him and tells him about their son.  Then he wakes up.  Brad tells Katie he has a name picked out for their son and Katie rushes out to retrieve the infant, but when she returns, it’s too late – Brad has died.

Maura West returns on 11/2 as Carly Tenney.

Stuart Damon ends his run as Ralph Manzo on 10/30.

Judi Evans ends her stint as Maeve Stone on 10/30.

Lynn Herring ends her stint as Audrey Coleman on 10/27.

Liberty is shocked by Parker’s news on 10/28.  Dusty takes matters into his own hands on 10/30.  Katie reveals her son’s new name on 11/2.

*HOW SWEEPS IT IS!*  The lowdown on the hottest November stories on every show!  The fallout of Brad’s death affects everyone.  Jack feels guilty about what he has taken from Katie, Janet, Liberty and Katie’s new baby.  Jack has a hard time going back to his family and explaining himself and ends up getting ready to leave town to figure things out.  Vienna will be gone for a while.  Carly shows up in town as Jack is hitting rock bottom, and they cross paths outside Brad’s funeral.  Rosanna and Craig continue to sleep together.  Lily is shocked and excited about Holden’s return and believes they can pick back up where they left off, but legally she is married to Damian and Holden isn’t sure if he can jump back in.  Meg starts digging and finds out that Damian knew that the DNA in the car wasn’t Holden’s, so she holds that information over him.  Casey and Alison break up, prompting Maddie to be there for him and want to start a new relationship with him.  Paul and Emily had pinned their hopes on Liberty’s baby giving them a fresh start and Emily wonders if it is ever meant for them.  When Luke sees that Mason is taking advantage of Noah, his Damian side will come out and he will make choices that will have some consequences for him and Noah.

What Will Happen: Jack can’t cope with his mistake.  Craig and Rosanna have some explaining to do.  Lily falls into Damian’s trap.

Van Hansis (Luke) is featured in the take five interview! 

SOW 11/3/09

Maura West returns from maternity leave, so Carly makes her return to the canvas on 11/2 – just in time to help the kids and Jack grapple with family tragedy.

Nicholas Calhoun appears on 10/28 as Officer Bridges, who works with Jack.

Brad Dies!  It’s time to get out the hankies – especially for new mom Katie – when Brad succumbs to his gunshot wound this week and dies.  Katie is devastated to see Brad unconscious in a hospital bed, but soon gets some precious moments with him awake.  Katie talks about giving birth to their son and even rushes out to bring the baby in to see his father – but it’s too late.  Brad codes, and it’s a shock.  The impact is instantaneous and devastating.  Guilt-ridden Jack is forced to tell Katie that it was his bullet that took Brad’s life, but, surprisingly, she doesn’t blame him.  Henry and Katie’s friendship takes a major hit, and Katie will continue to stagger beneath the weight of this loss. 

This Week: Jack has a hard time returning to work.  Dusty finds trouble when he tries to teach Ralph a lesson.  Lily continues to play into Damian’s plan.  Emily acutely feels the loss of Liberty’s child.  Alison is troubled by Maddie and Casey’s closeness.

Can’t Miss: Teri finally sees Ralph’s true colors – and his gun on 10/26.

Next Week: Luke is bothered by Noah’s film.  Holden makes a decision about his marriage to Lily. 

SOD 10/27/09

Katie Gives Birth!  Katie’s attempt to help Henry backfires and ends in tragedy this week.  After receiving more threats from Ralph, Henry pays Katie a visit.  He is freaking out about getting involved with this guy.  So, Katie takes it upon herself to meet with Ralph.  Katie is immediately surrounded by Ralph’s goons, who take her hostage.  They take her to a warehouse and realize that she is pregnant.  They freak out and leave her here.  Meanwhile, Ralph calls Henry and threatens to kill Katie if he doesn’t pay up.  Henry confides in Barbara that Katie’s been kidnapped, and she finally helps him get James’s money.  But things don’t go as planned with Ralph, who says that he doesn’t know where Katie is being held.  Henry and a worried Brad head out to find Katie on their own.  Back at the warehouse, Katie’s so stressed out that she goes into labor and gives birth to a baby boy.  Afterward, Ralph shows up brandishing his gun, and a delirious Katie begs him to let her baby live.  By week’s end, tragedy strikes.

Ratings for 9/28: 1.6

Lynn Herring will exit on 10/27 as Audrey Coleman.

Audrey’s Arrested!  Audrey seeks revenge on Barbara this week and decides to poison Barbara’s drink.  When Henry gets wind of what’s going on, he comes to Barbara’s rescue and literally tackles her so she won’t take a sip of the deadly cocktail.  Barbara calls the cops on Audrey, who is then arrested for attempted murder.

Liberty is dealt a devastating blow on 10/22.  Alison is upset to see Maddie consoling Casey on 10/23.  Barbara plays a trick on Audrey on 10/27.

What Will Happen: Katie’s world is turned upside down.  Jack makes a terrible mistake. 

SOW 10/27/09

Anthony J. Gallo (Sal) and Gino Caccavale (Fin) appear on 10/19 and 10/20 as thugs who cause trouble for Katie.

Nick Lawson will appear on 10/23 as a graffiti artist who must deal with Brad.

Katie Gives Birth!  Katie delivers her and Brad’s son this week, under the most horrible of circumstances.  Henry comes to town and is freaking out because he needs to leave town.  Katie decides that she is going to go talk to this Ralph guy herself.  Ralph’s goons haul Katie off to an abandoned warehouse.  The guys realize that she is pregnant and take off because they don’t know what to do.  Leaving Katie to try and find her way out of the warehouse – and then go into labor.  Luckily, she has a hallucination of Brad and he helps her through it.  Ralph shows up at the warehouse and threatens Katie and her newborn.

**November Sweeps Preview**  What happens to Brad puts Jack in a place that we haven’t seen before.  Rosanna and Craig have told themselves that Carly will be back and won’t want Craig, but Carly comes back and says that one of the things that got her through rehab was thinking about Craig waiting for her.  Mick (Tom Pelphrey) will come in with promises for both Emily and Barbara – that he can change their lives.  Casey and Alison will be pulled back toward each other.  Holden tries to get over the fact that Lily got married in his absence, but it is difficult for him.  Holden will try to move on with his life.  Lily tries to get Holden back, but decides that going for it with Damian is for her.  Mason will become more aggressive with Noah.  Luke will have more of his Damian side coming out and will act on it – with consequences for him and Noah.  Teri will be working for Dusty and start having feelings for him, but he isn’t interested.  Janet and Dusty will come into each other’s orbits and he will help her through Jack’s time away.

This Week: Jack learns of Craig and Rosanna’s affair.  Henry tries to fix his mistakes.  Alison’s upset to see Maddie consoling Casey.  Lucinda plays matchmaker.

Can’t Miss: Liberty is dealt a devastating blow on 10/22.

Highlight of the Week: Ralph and Jack’s standoff has tragic consequences on 10/23.

Next Week: Barbara plays a trick on Audrey.  Parker shocks Liberty.  Dusty takes matters into his own hands. 

SOD 10/20/09

Ratings for 9/21: 1.7

Tamara Tunie returns on 10/15 as Jessica Griffin.

Vienna and Babs Tangle!  Barbara is on cloud nine after her steamy romp with Henry this week.  Barbara learns that she is cancer-free.  Meanwhile, Henry is guilt-ridden that Vienna was hospitalized for smoke inhalation while he was seducing Barbara, so he tries to end the affair.  Later, Barbara tells Audrey about her fling.  So, Barbara goes to surprise Henry, but her plan backfires and Vienna finds her in very inappropriate attire, lounging on the bed waiting for Henry to show up.  Vienna makes a nasty remark about Barbara’s age and the claws come out.  When Henry arrives, all hell breaks loose.

Liberty dashes Emily’s hope on 10/14.  Dusty tells Bonnie the truth on 10/15.  Brad and Katie get news about their baby on 10/16.

What Will Happen: Craig and Rosanna can’t stay away from each other.  Vienna catches Barbara in her bed.  Audrey goes too far. 

SOW 10/20/09

Barbara and Henry: Exposed!  The truth about Barbara and Henry’s hot hookup comes out this week, leaving Vienna devastated and Barbara victorious.  Barbara revels in Henry’s attention – even if he is only doing it to keep her from pursuing 50% of the Stenbeck fortune and discovering that Ralph is laundering it all through Metro.  Barbara is determined to oust Vienna from the equation.  Barbara conveniently places herself in the middle of Henry’s bed in her sexiest lingerie, so that Vienna will walk in on her.  Henry interrupts the cat-fight and gets the ladies to sheathe their claws.  Vienna is crushed when he is forced to admit that what Barbara says is true, and she walks out on Henry.

This Week: Liberty dashes Emily’s hopes and goes back to her old ways.  Dusty comes clean with Bonnie.  Vienna and Katie find themselves in peril.  Parker learns Craig and Rosanna’s secret.

Can’t Miss: Brad and Katie find out if they’re having a boy or girl on 10/16.

Highlight of the Week: Tamara Tunie returns as Jessica on 10/15.

Next Week: Liberty is dealt a devastating blow.  Alison sees Maddie consoling Casey. 

SOD 10/13/09

Holden Returns – As Lily And Damian Wed!  Lily’s world is turned upside down yet again this week when she sees Eb holding Faith at gunpoint in her living room.  Eb impales himself on a fire poker and dies during the scuffle.  After, Jack determines that Eb was the man trying to get ransom from Lily, and that Holden is in fact dead.  So, when Damian asks her to marry him, she accepts.  Lily then informs her family that she and Damian are planning to wed immediately.  Lucinda boycotts the ceremony until the last minute and Emma leaves town, but Luke has her back.  Faith agrees to the nuptials.  Before the nuptials, Lily visits Holden’s grave.  Meanwhile, Holden is injured and knocked unconscious when he and Maeve escape from Skagg’s cellar.  Maeve takes him to the hospital and flees.  When Holden recovers, he heads back to Oakdale to see his family – unaware that everyone has gathered in his living room, where Damian and Lily have just been pronounced husband and wife.

Ratings for 9/14: 1.7

Meg is devastated when she hears Damian’s news on 10/7.  Noah is insulted when Mason offers his opinion about Luke on 10/8.  Vienna and Katie’s lives are put in danger on 10/12.

What Will Happen: Lily’s world is turned upside down.  Henry takes extreme measures.  Craig and Rosanna kiss, unaware of who is watching.

Julie Pinson (Janet) is featured in the take five interview!

SOW 10/13/09

Dawn McGee appears on 10/6 as Renee, who comes to Holden’s rescue.

Brian Cromwell appears on 10/7 as Detective Brown.

Lily And Damian Wed – And Holden Walks In!  Damian and Lily get hitched this week, as Holden finally makes his way home to his family.  When Damian proposes, it feels like accepting is the most normal thing in the world.  The very moment that Lily finds out that Holden is still alive, is right after she and Damian have exchanged “I do’s.”  Lily is overcome with joy and rushes to Holden’s side.  The fact that she just married Damian – after sleeping with him – doesn’t even seem to register.  When Holden confronts her about everything that has transpired in his absence, it doesn’t go too well.

This Week: Damian’s new crushes Meg.  Mason’s take on Luke causes Noah to take offense.  Rosanna and Craig can’t stay away from each other.  Paul is unsettled by Meg’s behavior.

Can’t Miss: Holden comes home on 10/8.

Next Week: Vienna and Katie’s lives are put in danger.  Liberty dashes Emily’s hopes.  Dusty tells Bonnie the truth.

SOD 10/6/09

Craig And Rosanna Have Sex!  Hot on the heels of their unexpected smooch, Rosanna and Craig bond over caring for Johnny, who is injured on the playground this week –  and wind up in bed together.  The duo takes Johnny to the hospital, where he’s stitched up and Rosanna is touched by Craig’s softer side.  After Rosanna helps Craig take Johnny home and put him to bed, they bond over their day and have sex.  After their impromptu romp, Johnny walks in and crawls into bed with them.  Rosanna freaks and leaves, but Craig couldn’t be happier.  Later, Rosanna is insistent that they talk about what happened.  They do realize that if Carly is going to find out, they want to do it the right way and sit her down and make sure she gets the support she needs so that she doesn’t get drunk again.  Parker basically catches them and puts it all together very quickly.

Ratings for 9/7: 1.7

Adam receives his verdict on 9/30.  Mason makes his feelings clear on 10/2.

What Will Happen: Barbara is taken aback by her feelings.  Janet has a solution to Liberty’s problems.  Lily makes a drastic move.

SOW 10/6/09

Crazy Rumor: Mason will go all stalker on Noah.

Craig and Rosanna Make Love!  On the heels of their smokin’ kiss last week, ex-flames Rosanna and Craig rekindle in bed this week.  Subsequently bonded, Craig and Rosanna are unable to bring their attraction to heel.  After they hit the sheets, reality sets in.  Johnny walks in and crawls into bed with them.  Rosanna instantly pulls back from Craig, and their dynamic grows argumentative again. 

This Week: Audrey offers Henry a way out of trouble.  Maddie comes forward and sets the record straight.  Mason makes his feelings clear to Noah.  Jack remains suspicious of Damian’s motives.  Holden makes a discovery.

Can’t Miss: Henry cozies up to Barbara on 10/1.

Next Week: Paul is disturbed by Meg’s behavior.  Damian’s news devastates Meg.  Noah is insulted when Mason offers his opinion about Luke.

SOD 9/29/09

Jack Is Onto Damian!  Jack is stunned to learn that Damian and Lily are hooking up so soon after Holden’s presumed death and wonders if there is more to the story.  In Kentucky, Holden convinces Eb to ask Lily for ransom money.  Eb makes the call, but can’t get through because Damian is on the phone with Officer Grady, who reveals that the remains found in the car are definitely not Holden’s.  Damian is spooked and secretly heads to Kentucky to do some investigating.  While he’s gone, Luke gets the ransom call from Eb and learns that Holden is alive.  Luke tells Lily, who calls Jack.  Luke and Jack arrive at the money-drop site in Kentucky, only to find Eb is already there – with Damian.  Eb turns his gun on Luke while Jack tries to get information about Holden.  Before Eb can reveal anything, Damian shoves Eb over the cliff and winds up shot in the process.  Jack calls Lily and says that there is no sign of Holden anywhere.  Back in Oakdale, Jack visits Lily and learns that Damian never told her that he was going to Kentucky.  Meg, meanwhile, breaks into Damian’s hotel room and discovers Holden’s handwriting samples that Damian claimed to have analyzed.  She gives them to Lucinda, who turns them over to Jack.

Alexandra Chando returns on 9/24 as Maddie Coleman, Adam’s one-time victim.

Mark Collier returns as Make Kasnoff for a big November storyline.

Mike Houston returns on 9/22 as Officer Grady, a cop from Kentucky.

Paul Leyden returns as Simon Frasier in November.

Peter Parros returns in November as Ben Harris.

Craig kisses Rosanna on 9/25.  Janet and Jack are horrified when Liberty makes an announcement on 9/28.

What Will Happen: Paul and Emily make a startling appearance.  Audrey hatches a new plan for Barbara. 

SOW 9/29/09

Rita Lloyd (ex-Edwina) died in her sleep at her home in New York on 9/5 at the age of 79.

A rep confirms three huge returns this fall, on the heels of Lesli Kay (Molly) coming back and Tom Pelphrey (ex-Jonathan, GL) joining the show as Mick.  Paul Leyden and Mark Collier will return as Katie’s exes, Simon and Mike, while Peter Parros brings Ben back!

Mike Houston appears on 9/22 as Officer Grady.

Jack Grows Suspicious of Damian!  Damian’s odd behavior raises eyebrows this week, just as Lily is given hope that Holden could be alive.  Jack confronts Lily about her hookup with Damian and says that Damian has an ulterior motive.  Meanwhile, Damian receives a call from a Kentucky cop, Officer Grady, who informs him that the body in the truck is conclusively not Holden’s.  A shaken Damian immediately makes tracks to Kentucky – not realizing that Eb has called Luke, demanding a ransom for Holden’s safe return, and propelling Jack and Luke to head to the Bluegrass State themselves!  Eb ends up holding all three men at gunpoint and refuses to confess to whether he actually has Holden or not.  A struggle ensues and Damian is shot heroically shoving Eb into a ravine.  But when they get back to Oakdale, evidence points out that Damian isn’t the good guy – Meg breaks into Damian’s suite and realizes he never had the handwriting from Maeve’s letter of authorization for the bank analyzed. 

This Week: Lily believes Holden to be alive when a ransom call comes in.  Paul and Emily mourn baby Jennifer.  Things get heated between Rosanna and Craig.  Janet confides in Ralph.  Holden is surprised by Maeve’s gesture.

Can’t Miss: Maddie arrives to set the record straight about Adam on 9/24.

Next Week: Jack and Janet are horrified by Liberty’s announcement.  Adam’s verdict is in.  Mason makes his feelings clear. 

SOD 9/22/09

Ratings for 8/24: 1.6

Stuart Damon debuts on 9/18 as Ralph Manzo, a vicious mobster.

Tom Pelphrey is heading to the show in the newly created role of Mick.

Lily And Damian Do, Too!  After Damian saves Lily from nearly drowning in the pond, they hit the sheets.  Unfortunately, Faith walks in, finds them in bed together – and blabs to Meg, who promptly dumps him.

Maeve and Holden make their escape from Eb on 9/16.  Paul proves his love to Emily on 9/17.  Parker comes to Liberty’s aid on 9/18.

What Will Happen: Luke gets word that Holden is alive.  Damian and Lily’s secret gets out. 

SOW 9/22/09

Tom Pelphrey (Jonathan, GL) will join the cast in the newly created role of Mick.

Stuart Damon (ex-Alan, GH) debuts as Ralph on 9/18.

Damian and Lily Have Sex!  Damian and Lily hit the sheets this week, after Lily almost literally drowns her sorrows about Holden in the Snyder pond.  Doped up on sleeping pills, Lily follows a vision of Holden into the pond, and wakes up in the water.  Damian rescues her and when he brings her home, the last thing on his mind is making love to her.  It just happens and is more prompted by Lily, but Damian is definitely happy to be with her.  Damian’s good intentions are for naught – because Faith walks in on the afterglow.  Faith wastes no time hightailing it over to Meg’s to spill the beans, and then the news ripples out to the rest of the family.  Even Luke, who has no aversion to his biological parents together, thinks it’s a little too soon.

This Week: Maeve and Holden make a break for it.  Faith gets an eyeful.  Adam’s problems continue.  Brad and Janet have a row about Liberty.  Vienna has a warning for Henry.  Parker comes to Liberty’s aid.

Can’t Miss: Emily and Paul step up their romance in a big way on 9/17.

Next Week: Jack starts to put the pieces together about Damian.  Craig kisses Rosanna.

Eileen Fulton (Lisa) is featured in the just asking interview!