SOD 3/23/10

Ashley Flees!  As Sharon and Nick begin to realize that Faith is their daughter and not Ashley's, a desperate Ashley vows to prove that the child is, indeed, hers.  Billy and Jack fear that she is once again losing her mind.  Then when Ashley recounts the night that she "gave birth" to Faith, they note that there are holes in the story.  The more Ashley is explaining to people, the more she starts to doubt the situation.  After, Phyllis, Nick and Sharon arrive at the ranch and ask to see Faith.  Ashley invites them in, but makes it clear that they shouldn't get ahead of themselves.  Later, Ashley asks everyone to leave.  She insists to a hovering Jack that she does not need him to watch over her.  But when she gets time to herself, she leaves with Faith.  At the airport, Ashley's plane is delayed - and she encounters Tucker, who ends up giving her advice.

Ratings for 2/22: 3.2

Boti Bliss appears on 3/17 as Lynn, a patient of Emily's.

Victoria and JT Fight Over Custody of Reed!  JT and Victoria's contentious divorce turns even uglier when they clash over living arrangements for their young son, Reed.  JT fears that Victor is dangerous and will be a bad influence on their son, and Victoria is devastated when he decides to sue for full custody.  Victoria runs into Billy at the coffeehouse and is actually happy to see him.  She confides in him about her problems with JT and they agree that families should protect each other - no matter what.  Meanwhile, JT opens up to Mac about his issues with the Newmans.  Later, Victoria confronts JT about his decision and demands that he leave her home, but he refusees.  When Victoria meets with Michael, he tells her that she can't force JT to go; he also advises her to stay put if she wants to have a shot at winning custody.

Kay has a heartwarming confession for Jill on 3/17. 

SOW 3/23/10

Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca, AMC) is headed to Genoa City as a recast Heather.  Riegel will be replacing Vail Bloom and will start taping scenes this week.

Boti Bliss appears on 3/17 as Lynn, a patient of Emily's that interacts with Patty.

Ashley Runs Off With Faith!  After Sharon and Nick suggest that Faith may really be their child, a confused and desperate Ashley takes off with "her" daughter.  At first, Ashley tries to remain strong.  But as Ashley recounts the night she supposedly gave birth to her little girl, Jack, Ashley and Billy begin to realize that there are holes in the story.  Moments later, Phyllis, Sharon and Nick arrive and ask to see Faith.  Ashley allows them in, but makes it clear that they shouldn't get ahead of themselves.  Ashley gives the impression that she is going to go along with it, but really she is planning to leave because she feels like she is being steamrolled.  After asking everyone to go, Ashley mulls over her decision.  The next day, she reaches a decision: to pack up Faith and leave Genoa City.  And when she arrives at the airport, Ashley is looking for someone to stop her and she finds someone: Tucker, who offers to keep Ashley company while she waits for her delayed plane.  Whether Ashley skips the country with Faith or returns home remains to be seen, but the bottom line is that she can't imagine life without Faith.

This Week: Lauren implores Kevin not to go to Michael with her scandalous photos.  Lily struggles over telling Cane the truth about her test results.  Kay makes a heartwarming confession to Jill.  Victor delivers something shocking to Adam.

3/18 and 3/19: Preempted for NCAA basketball.

Can't Miss: Sharon receives a visit from Cassie on 3/15.

Next Week: Patty's plan escalates.  Cane reaches out to a surprising person.  Kay has an unexpected reaction to an offer. 

SOD 3/16/10

Ratings for 2/15: 3.3

Chance and Chloe decide whether or not to take their relationship to the next level on 3/10.

Hurt Blockers!  Sharon gets the facts, Victor teams up with Jack, Paul and Lauren engage in a surprising act - and Cane's told to pack!  Hot on the heels of those crazy dreams Ashley and Sharon had, this week marks a HUGE development in the baby saga.  The last time Jack agreed to team up with Victor, to return Chancellor Industries from Tucker to Katherine, Victor ended up going behind his back and out-bidding Jack for Jabot.  However, Victor once again asks for his rival's help when it comes to Adam - whose crimes against Sharon and Ashley have been coming more to light.  Ex-marrieds and longtime friends Paul and Lauren get a little closer, thanks to Daisy.  After Daisy spikes Lauren's water with liquid Ecstasy, a sexually charged Lauren pounces on Michael.  Her concerned husband calls the doctor to get more information about the medication she has been taking for her headaches, but is told that the pills shouldn't be altering her mood.  Lauren then heads to Jimmy's bar, where she encounters Paul drowning his sorrows over "Patty's" condition.  Lauren suddenly kisses him - and Daisy photographs them.  The next morning, Lauren begins to remember what happened and discusses the situation with Paul.  They agree to keep their encounter a secret; however, Daisy still has the incriminating photos.  Cane and Lily face yet another obstacle when Cane is threatened with deportation for being in the country under Phillip's social security number.  At the same time, Lily has a cancer scare, and her fear is that Cane will be deported and she'll have to deal with it alone.  Lily is devastated when Cane informs her that he is, indeed, getting deported.  Lily is willing to go to Australia with him, but he reminds her that her doctors and treatment are there along with Mackenzie, who is having their twins.  Cane says that he will try to come back and if he can't, they can go live in France together.  While Cane is being held in Immigration detention before getting deported, he receives a number of visitors, including Chloe, Neil, Amber and Malcolm.  Kay and Jill come by and promise to look after Lily.  Later, Lily overhears Cane tell Jill that he will find a way to escape if Lily's test results come back negative.  Lily asks Cane to promise her that he won't do it, but he refuses.  Lily then assures him that her tests will come back positive.  As they await Lily's results, things don't look good for Cane.

Sharon Case (Sharon) is featured in the take five interview.

SOW 3/16/10

Camryn Grimes floats into town on 3/15 as the ghost of Cassie, Nick and Sharon's late daughter.

Bruce Nozick appears on 3/8 as Bruce, JT's attorney.

Inger Tudor appears on 3/11 as Ms. Harrison, an attorney who talks about Dr. Taylor with Phyllis.

Cane: Deported?!  Just when things seemed to be looking up for Lily and Cane, this week he learns he could be sent back to Australia.  Cane could be deported because he is in the country using Phillip's Social Security number and also married Lily using it.  But working out marital legalities is the least of their worries, as an ailing Lily waits for the results of a PET scan.  Everyone goes to visit Cane while he is in the holding tank at the deportation office.  Lily offers to go to Australia too, but Cane reminds her that her doctors and treatment are there and that Mackenzie is having their twins.  Cane says that he will try to come back and if he can't, they can go live in France together.  But while Cane doesn't want to put Lily at risk, he is perfectly willing to risk his freedom to be with her if her cancer has returned. 

Lauren and Paul's X-rated Adventure!  Thanks to Daisy's liquid X, a drugged Lauren gets into an incriminating position this week with ex-husband Paul!  Paul is drunk and his defenses are down!  Consequently, when the two run into each other at Jimmy's, Paul isn't in his usual upstanding good guy mode.  Upset about the situation with Patty, he doesn't pick up on the fact that Lauren is stoned, especially when she lends a friendly shoulder - and then a friendlier kiss.  Lauren has no idea that she has been drugged until the next morning when she feels like hell.  With a hangover-like headache, Lauren slowly remembers the incidents of the night before, but doesn't understand how she could have turned to Paul.  Now, Lauren is faced with a dilemma: Should she tells Michael about her night knocking them back with Paul.

This Week: Victor and Jack form an unholy alliance to bring down a common enemy.  Daniel and Amber step up to support old friends.  Chance and Chloe take their relationship to the next level.

Can't Miss: Sharon comes to a shocking realization on 3/9.

Next Week: JT fears for Reed's future.  Ashley has a plan.  Lauren tries to get through to Kevin.  Kay confides in Jill.

Yvonne Zima (Daisy) is featured in the just asking interview.