11-06-02
Edmund insists on accompanying an agitated Maria as she drives at high speed towards the site of the plane crash. David and Anna celebrate their newly regained marital bliss. Erica is surprised to learn that Greenlee shares her low opinion of Trey. Maria loses control of her car and it careens over an embankment. David promises a hopeful Anna that from now on he will focus his time and energy on their relationship and the child who is on the way. Jackson explains to an irate Greenlee and Erica why he cannot convict Trey with the skimpy evidence available. Across town, Trey swears to an angry Maggie he'll find a way to make up for what he's done

11-05-02
Maria thanks Edmund for letting her take things at her own pace. After they make love, David fully expects Anna to come to her senses and give him the bum's rush. Kendall beams when Aidan asks her out on a date. Thrilled to see their parents kissing, Maddie and Sam ask Maria if she's moving back home. Anna assures David she has no regrets about the previous night. Stunned to hear that his wife up and quit her job, David urges Anna to call Jackson immediately and retrieve her badge. After watching Maria apologize to Aidan with a friendly kiss, an irate Kendall accuses him of using her as a consolation prize. Anna explains to a grateful David why her family will always come first. Another memory flash about David rattles Maria just as Edmund reaches out to stroke her face.

11-04-02
Just as things begin to get hot and heavy for them in the Wildwind stable, Edmund's murmuring of Maria's name causes "Maureen"to pull back from his embrace. Apologizing for his bad temper earlier in the day, Aidan tells a tearful Kendall he's completely misjudged her. Liza's suspicions about her husband and her sister intensify after Jake wonders why Mia seems so distant lately. Meanwhile, an appalled Hayley catches Adam and Brooke locked in a clinch and berates her father for once again betraying his wedding vows. Edmund assures a grateful "Maureen" he's falling in love with the woman she is today and not the wife he remembers. Though Liza encourages him not to give up on Mia, Jake speculates that his girlfriend may be seeing another man on the sly. As Adam defends his actions to his disapproving daughter, Jamie's unexpected arrival sends a flustered Brooke into cover-up mode. Aidan and Kendall share a tender kiss which quickly turns passionate. Edmund and Maria decide to make a fresh start at romance but they hit a rough patch almost immediately when the subject of David Hayward rears its ugly head yet again. After they make love, Kendall asks Aidan to leave. Brooke shakily tells Adam their affair is over.

 

ONE LIFE TO LIVE 11-25-02 Mitch gleefully informs a horrified Viki that she allowed him to take one of her newborn daughters. Emily urges her brother to stop torturing himself about Joanna but Troy feels certain Nora could never forgive him for driving his wife to a tragic death. Lindsay gets her nose out of joint when Nora offers a grateful Sam her sympathies for his daughter's miscarriage. Jessica reminds Jen why she can empathize with her loss, then is taken aback by the girl's obvious indifference. Natalie and Cris decide not to consummate their love until they're both unfettered by their relationships with "Michael" and Jen. Mitch explains to Viki why he wanted his daughter to have it all while Clint's offspring grew up in squalor with a drunken slut for a mother. Jen bitterly blames Jessica for the way Al ruined her wedding. When Viki vows to tell Natalie that her husband only married her for her money, Mitch counters by threatening to reveal his true identity to Jessica. Lindsay devises a new strategy in her quest for revenge. Cris informs Jen he no longer wants to marry her, while Natalie asks "Michael" for a divorce. Jessica finds one of the cult's old pamphlets and is alarmed to realize that "Michael" is actually Mitch Lawrence 11-22-02 Keri jumps to the wrong conclusion about her mother's stubborn refusal to make Llanview her permanent home. Hank's icy demeanor puzzles Antonio, who guesses that the D.A. is still sore about Ben's shooting. Later, R.J. is intrigued to note the palpable tension between his brother and Keri's fiance. Lindsay accuses Nora of being responsible for Jen's miscarriage. Relieved that Natalie is unharmed following their automobile accident, Cris repeats his declaration of love. Viki hastens to prevent Mitch from revealing his identity to Jessica. After her daughter departs, Viki bitterly accuses Mitch of rape but he suggests she look within for the real answers to her questions. R.J. realizes that Hank and Liz are keeping a secret. 11-21-02 Mitch informs an appalled Viki that he is Jessica's father and has come back from the "dead" to claim his child. Al is devastated when a vengeful Jen convinces him that he was the cause of her miscarriage. Explaining that he has no intention of marrying Jen, Cris tells Natalie nothing stands in the way of their love now but she reminds him that she's just acquired a husband. Keri assures a concerned Antonio that she and the baby are doing fine. Mitch coaxes Viki to recall the night Jessica was conceived. After agreeing to seek an annulment from her marriage to "Michael," Natalie happily promises Cris she could never love anyone the way she loves him. Asa instructs Max to move to phase two of their plan. Jen forces Al to swear he'll never reveal the true paternity of the baby she lost. 11-20-02 Sam assures Blair that the ploy they rigged up with Todd fooled all the mobsters into believing she's left the country. At the quarry, Natalie confirms for Cris that she did indeed marry "Michael." Meanwhile, a sneering Mitch gleefully informs Viki that he's not only alive and well but now her very own son-in-law. In the penthouse, Blair recalls how the police sergeant convinced her to feign insanity to dodge a bullet. Al pays a call on Jen, who lies to make him believe that he is responsible for her tragic loss. Natalie tells Cris she and her husband haven't yet consummated their marriage, then is stunned when he reveals that his own wedding never came off because Jen suffered a miscarriage in mid-ceremony. 11-19-02 A pained Troy tells Emily that Colin figured prominently in Joanna's demise. Displaying her ring, Natalie describes for a stunned Viki how she and her new husband flew to Las Vegas the night before. Meanwhile, out in the foyer, "Michael" drops a bombshell on Cristian. Todd reminds Sam why he must shoulder a good part of the blame for Blair's breakdown. Natalie admits to her mother that she married on the rebound but entreats Viki to give "Michael" a fair chance. Revealing how Joanna tortured him with her endless flirtations, Troy admits to Emily how he tricked his wife into thinking she had made love to his twin. As he moves his children back into the penthouse, Todd explains to Starr why things have changed for her mother. 11-18-02 Cassie tries to get through to Blair, who seems increasingly out of touch with reality. Meanwhile, Sam asks Hank to issue an arrest warrant for Todd. As they return to Llanfair, Natalie thanks "Michael" for helping her get through the night. Lindsay taunts an agitated Troy, who reacts with a violent burst of anger. Cristian sidesteps Jen's questions about rescheduling their wedding. Later, Cris privately admits to Carlotta that he won't marry Jen now that the baby is gone. Jessica tells Viki she's feeling the first twinges of a twin connection with Natalie. Todd trumps Sam's restraining order with a legal maneuver of his own, then gleefully takes custody of his children. Troy fears the worst when an obviously upset Nora comes to his door, but he soon realizes that Lindsay has been playing mind games with him once again. 11-15-02 A worried Sam, Chad and Cassie stay close to Blair, who seems completely out of touch with reality. Lindsay accuses Troy of setting in motion the events which led to her daughter's miscarriage. Gloating about getting her revenge, Lindsay informs Troy she's already sent Nora all the gory details about Joanna. Asa works to befriend an inebriated Roxy as part of his scheme to rid himself of an unwanted spouse. Blair's psychiatrist cautions an appalled Cassie and Sam that his patient has little chance of recovery. Troy hurries to Nora's house, then has to think fast when Matthew catches him swiping Lindsay's letter. Asa assures an angry Jessica that he can't stomach Roxy and is only setting her up to take a fall. 11-14-02 Aboard the plane, "Michael" instructs Natalie to place herself completely in God's hands as they embark on a wondrous journey. At Llanfair, Al tells a surprised Jessica he hopes Jen get exactly what she deserves because she's no longer the girl he fell in live with long ago. Meanwhile, in the ER, a frightened Jen begs the doctors to save her baby. Natalie describes for "Michael" the emotional and physical abuse she suffered at Roxy's hands during her unhappy childhood. Al comes to the hospital after injuring his hand and is stunned when Carlotta bitterly informs him that Jen has suffered a miscarriage. Roxy intrudes upon Gabrielle's romantic evening with Bo and warns the police commissioner's new main squeeze that she could lose it all if she doesn't nab a wedding ring in the bargain. 11-13-02 Todd and Cassie get word that Blair is badly shaken up after witnessing a cold-blooded murder. Meanwhile, at the police station, the officer in charge tries to make Blair understand that her own life could be in mortal peril. R.J. tells Liz he's made peace with the fact that their daughter is moving in with her. Following their kiss, "Michael" reminds Natalie that there are better ways to ease her pain than the pleasures of the flesh. Worried about Natalie, Viki heads to the country club. After successfully deterring Al from spilling the beans, Jen resumes the recitation of her wedding vows. Liz admits to R.J. that things would have been different between them if he hadn't gone to prison years ago. "Michael" advises Natalie to cast Cristian from her heart, then watches approvingly as she discards the St. Christopher medal. Cassie and Todd arrive at the precinct house just as a horrified Blair screams to spot the killer's photo in a mug book. Michael convinces Natalie to go away with him. R.J. is puzzled to sense some new tension between his brother and Liz. Al's sudden interest in babies takes Jessica by surprise. Jen collapses in pain before she can complete her vows. 11-12-02 Jessica hesitantly admits to Seth how she told Al about Jen's nuptials. Natalie yanks away from "Michael" and angrily informs him that all his talk about God and fate is nothing but a crock. The gunman realizes too late that he's shot the wrong woman as Blair suddenly emerges from the trees. Al bursts into the country club and shouts for the wedding to stop. Cassie icily warns Todd that he will never gain custody of Starr and Jack. Horrified to see Suzanne lying dead on the ground, Blair flees from the scene before the assassin can fire again. Pleased to find Seth and Jessica arguing again, Seth slyly adds fuel to the fire. With the wedding once again on hold, Antonio advises his brother to use this latest interruption to contemplate what he really wants. 11-11-02 Todd warns Blair he's going to take Starr and Jack away from her. Viki shows Bo the list of cult members she unearthed in Dr. Balsam's archives. Natalie's entrance brings Jen's nuptials to a crashing halt. Bo reveals how he's asked Cassie to return to Llanview in hopes that she can shed some new light on Mitch's plan for Viki's newborn twins. Afterwards, Viki confides to Bo how much she misses Ben on this, their anniversary. Natalie flees from the wedding with Cristian close behind. Armed with the truth about Jen's unborn child, Al rushes to the country club to stop the wedding. Meanwhile, Jen advises Natalie to give up on a man who doesn't love her. Todd overhears a death threat directed at Blair in the wake of the Sun's expose on a local crime syndicate. 11-08-02 Due to the President's news conference on Thursday, ABC re-aired Thursday's episode on Friday. Marcie tells Jen how Al paid her a visit. Asa's suggestion spooks Max, who assumes that he's proposing a double murder. A devastated Natalie forces herself to extend her best wishes to Cristian after learning that he plans to walk down the aisle that very day. Meanwhile, Carlotta explains to Sam and Keri why Jen and Cris decided to rush ahead with the wedding. Lindsay presents her daughter with a special heirloom in honor of her important day. Troy's confession gets off to a shaky start and he ultimately abandons entirely the idea of coming clean with Nora. Asa assures Max he isn't contemplating homicide. Al sneaks into Marcie's dorm room and searches for a clue to Jen's secret. At Llanfair, Natalie confides her dilemma to her sympathetic sister. Nora tells Troy nothing in his past could ever alter the fact that she loves him. Jessica asks Natalie if she intends to stop Cristian's wedding. Al reads Marcie's diary and realizes he is the father of Jen's unborn baby.   11-07-02 Max can't believe his ears but Asa assures him that he doesn't want them to kill Roxy and Rae. He does urge Max to scheme to regain Roxy's trust. Natalie is shocked when she learns that Cristian is marrying Jen that very afternoon. Devastated by his news, Natalie runs back to Llanfair where she hopes to find "Michael" but can't. Jessica tries to ease her pain but is startled when Natalie announces that she has to watch with her own eyes Cristina marrying Jen. The guests arrive at the country club for today's wedding. Andrew begins the ceremony and everyone is unaware that Natalie has arrived. Al uses the stolen key to slip into Marcie's apartment in hopes of uncovering some kind of clue that would explain why Jen and Marcie became friends so quickly. 11-06-02 "Michael" brings Natalie to the place where he once wielded absolute power over his devoted followers. Facing renewed threats from Lindsay, Troy warns her he'll squeal to Jen about the way her mother changed the results of her pregnancy test. Asa sees red when Rae continues to run up enormous bills with her frivolous extravagances. Jen instructs Marcie to return the real medical records to Dr. Conklin's files. "Michael" draws a needy Natalie closer with his soft talk and alluring promises of a peaceful future. Lindsay and Troy realize they've been overheard by Jen, who claims she knew all along about her mother's misdeeds but has forgiven her completely. 11-05-02 "Michael" comes to St. Ann's and spots Viki's name on the guest register. Viki and Bo spend a long and tedious night poring over Dr. Balsam's belongings in hopes of unearthing a clue. Troy surprises Nora with breakfast in bed and a beautiful bouquet but his morning quickly goes sour when Lindsay calls with her latest threat. Rex is annoyed to learn that Seth and Jessica have happily reconciled. Todd visits Addie again and presses her for more details about Blair's attempt to seduce Troy. Meanwhile, Blair confides to Gabrielle how she's been receiving death threats ever since the Sun ran an expose on organized crime. Viki finds her ultrasound in Dr. Balsam's files and realizes he knew all along she was carrying twins. Mitch reminds an astonished Allison of their "holy mission" which needs completion. Blair orders Todd to keep away from Addie. Seth warns Rex that Jessica will see through his con job eventually. Allison tells Mitch about her conversation with Viki. Nora rejects Todd's request that she represent him in a child custody suit. Troy plays his trump card to keep Lindsay at bay. Viki discovers that Walter Balsam and Peter Manning were members of Mitch's dangerous cult. 11-04-02 Starr marches over to Llanfair and demands that Viki fix things for her dad. Meanwhile, Sam assures an uncertain Blair she made the right move in having Todd arrested. Al is upset to discover that Jessica knew all along about Cristian's feelings for Natalie. At the quarry, Cris shoves "Michael" away from Natalie, who hastily explains how her new friend was only trying to help. Bo tells Todd that his fellow castaways have been rescued. Marcie swears to Jen she will never betray her secret. Natalie tells Cristian about her change of heart. Al wonders about Marcie's suddenly "close" friendship with the bride-to-be. Viki hands her brother some friendly advice as Todd makes bail. Startled to hear the truth about Todd's island adventure, Blair is rocked again when Bo reveals how her ex risked his life to get home to her and their kids. "Michael" assures Natalie he would never try to take advantage of her. Realizing how she misjudged Todd, Blair vacillates about pressing charges. Todd heads to St. Ann's for a chat with Addie, who blurts out how Blair attempted to seduce Troy. GENERAL HOSPITAL 11-25-02 As Jason hustles Brenda away from the scene of a crime, Jax stands at the balcony peering down at Alcazar's crumpled body far below. Before leaving, Jax spies a familiar piece of jewelry on the floor and scoops it up as he flees. Meanwhile, Skye beats a hasty retreat from Luis' bedroom. Luke explains to Summer why he called her Laura when they first met. Sonny grows concerned when Jason fails to show for their scheduled meeting. A.J. urges his estranged wife to see her "hero" for the killer he really is but Courtney bitterly reminds him how he tried to trade her for Michael before their marriage was even a day old. Alexis calls the police after stumbling over Alcazar's body in the alley. Sensing that the young woman is in trouble, Luke offers a jittery Summer his help. Ned's reaction to her news gives Alexis food for thought. Brenda tells Jason and Sonny about her final encounter with Luis. Skye confronts Jax at the cottage and informs him she knows Brenda murdered Alcazar. A.J. eagerly points the police towards his brother. Alexis informs a surprised Ned that she will be raising Kristina alone. 11-22-02 At Kelly's, Elizabeth tells Courtney how she left things with Jason. Ned and Jax promise Brenda that Alcazar will pay for his crimes. Luke finally stumbles upon his mystery woman but she nervously insists that he let her go. Alexis thanks her daughter's benefactor when Cameron drops by the neonatal ICU to check on baby Kristina. The stranger continues to keep close tabs on Sonny as Carly wheedles her husband into offering Courtney another olive branch. Alan snipes at Edward for showing his suffering granddaughter no compassion. Meanwhile, Skye accompanies Luis back to his penthouse for a nightcap. Courtney apologizes to her brother for the cruel things she said to him before she learned the truth about A.J.'s motives. 11-21-02 Luke shows Cameron the blue scarf as proof that his mystery woman really exists. Ned informs his appalled grandfather that he's hired A.J. back on at ELQ. Skye barges into the cottage to confront Jax and Brenda. Cameron theorizes that Luke has invented a fantasy to delude himself into believing that his wife has not descended into madness after all. Announcing that she plans to drag Brenda through the mud, Skye hisses to Jax that she will make him and his mistress suffer dearly for the pain they've inflicted upon her. Elizabeth coldly informs Jason that she could care less about him being a free man now that Brenda has moved on. Carly and Sonny are closely observed by a newcomer to Port Charles. 11-20-02 Encountering Courtney in the park, Carly encourages her sister-in-law to make a play for Jason. Jax has Marcus serve a restraining order on Alcazar to keep him at a safe distance from Brenda. Though Ned urges her to conserve her energy, Alexis refuses to leave the neonatal ICU until her baby girl is stronger. Alan drops by to see his daughter and is alarmed to find Skye lying amongst empty vodka bottles with a bloody gash on her head. Tearfully revealing how she saw her husband making love to Brenda, Skye agrees to let Alan take her to GH to be checked out. Jax warns Luis that he's a marked man. Carly explains to Courtney why she would love to see Jason find true happiness with the right woman. 11-19-02 Dazed by his near miss, Luke wonders what happened to the blonde woman whose life he saved. Later, when the truck driver brings Luke to the hospital to be checked out, Cameron introduces himself to a baffled Bobbie as her brother's shrink. Ned stays by Alexis' side as her active labor quickly progresses. Forced to deliver baby Kristina months ahead of schedule, Alexis tearfully begs Ned to promise that her daughter's life will take precedence over hers. Jason explains to Courtney why he'll soon be ending his marriage of convenience. Meanwhile, Brenda overhears a drunken Skye promising Jax she'll put a curse on his once and future love. On the docks, Sonny warns Alcazar that the longer he remains in Port Charles the shorter his life expectancy becomes. 11-18-02 Cameron convinces Scott to release a protesting Luke into his custody. Terrified that she's suffering a miscarriage, Alexis begs Alcazar for help but he turns and walks away from the anguished woman. Skye stares in shock through the window of the cottage as Jax and Brenda begin to make love. A.J. confronts his estranged wife and his brother on the docks and accuses Jason of trying to seduce a gullible Courtney. Sonny tells a skeptical Carly he chose to come home to her and Michael because they mean the world to him. After Jason departs, Courtney snipes at A.J. for failing to take responsibility for his part in their break-up. As they bask in the afterglow, a beaming Brenda tells Jax how happy he's made her. bitterly announces to Jax that she will never give him a divorce   11-15-02 Alexis threatens to kill Alcazar herself after learning his true motive in blowing up the warehouse. A grumbling Luke is forced to attend a court-ordered anger management class. Jax finds Brenda kneeling at Lily's grave and informs his astounded ex that she isn't dying after all. At Kelly's, A.J. appeals to Courtney to understand why he wanted her to turn to him when she felt threatened. Though she insists it's over between them, A.J. doggedly continues to press his case. Jax explains to Brenda how Luis tricked her into believing she was terminally ill and then bribed her doctors to administer phony "treatment." As the good news finally sinks in, Brenda exults at the thought of having a shining new future to enjoy. 11-14-02 Jason asks Alan to make a house call after Brenda suddenly suffers another headache. Across the hall, Sonny assures Carly she has no cause for concern because he's fully committed to their marriage. Confiding that she and A.J. have separated, Courtney asks Bobbie if she can continue working at Kelly's. Alexis and Ned sadly reminisce about Kristina. Alan advises Brenda to see a neurologist but she assumes her symptoms simply mean that her terminal illness has advanced. Later, Brenda tearfully elicits a promise from Jason that he'll take her far away from Port Charles before she deteriorates any more. A.J. appeals to Ned for help saving his marriage. Luis informs a surprised Skye that Brenda has made her choice and she did not select Jax. Meanwhile, on the docks where they first met, Brenda bids Sonny a sentimental farewell. Ned agrees to take A.J. back on at ELQ. Jax tells Jason that Brenda isn't dying. Afterwards, Jason fears the worst when he discovers that both his wife and his gun have gone missing. Skye delivers some stunning news to Sonny and Carly. 11-13-02 An enraged Courtney confronts her husband after learning the awful truth. Though A.J. talks fast in a desperate attempt to get out of a corner, Courtney hauls off and slaps him across the face. Luke rejects Scott's efforts to extricate him from another jam. Jason arrives on the island to find Alcazar aiming a gun at Sonny. Meanwhile, Carly discovers Brenda struggling to claw her way out of a pool of quicksand. Scott asks Alexis for help saving Luke from himself. Jason and Sonny succeed in overpowering Luis. Carly attempts to pull Brenda to safety but winds up sinking beside her in the quicksand. Lucas asks Georgie if she can help him deal with his possible dyslexia without letting anyone else know he has a problem. Courtney forces A.J. to confess. Later, Courtney informs Marcus she's dropping all charges against Coleman. Alexis meets freewheeling shrink Cameron Lewis, who agrees to offer his professional assistance to Luke. Georgie takes no pleasure in her academic accomplishment when she realizes Lucas still views her as nothing more than a brainy friend. Sonny and Jason rescue their wives. During the flight home, however, Carly begins to wonder how Sonny and Brenda spent their time while stranded on the island. 11-12-02 Though A.J. accuses her of doubting him, Courtney repeats her assertion that she knows he would never stalk his own wife. Zander tells Alexis he's determined to turn over a new leaf, starting with an honest job. In desperate need of transportation to continue the search for Sonny, Carly agrees to play a drinking game with a local in hopes of winning the chance to rent his boat. Skye bristles when Jax reminds her how Brenda would never have boarded Alcazar's plane if she had known the truth about her health. On the island, Luis draws a bead on Sonny with his flare gun. Later, the resulting explosion from the downed plane's fuel tanks knocks Brenda and Sonny flat. 11-11-02 Elizabeth is stunned to learn that Jason tied the knot while she was out of town searching for Luke. The Swiss doctor admits to Jax how he was "encouraged" by Alcazar to let Brenda go on believing that she's terminally ill. Meanwhile, Skye bitterly explains to A.J. how she uncovered the truth about Brenda's health. Sonny knocks Luis unconscious but cautions Brenda that her lover's goons are probably already on their way. Jason and Carly discover that they've been sentenced to death as enemies of Alcazar. A.J. advises Skye to get her husband out of town before Jax can rekindle an old flame. Later, A.J. gathers Monica, Alan and Mike together at Kelly's to announce that he and Courtney are moving to Manhattan in the morning. 11-08-02 Courtney has trouble summoning up much enthusiasm for the prospect of uprooting from Port Charles and moving to Manhattan with A.J. Jason and Carly arrive in Venezuela and learn that Alcazar's plane vanished from the radar screens somewhere over the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Brenda and Sonny survive the plane crash but wonder where in the Caribbean they are. The two discuss the past and try to mend their friendship. Alcazar has also survived the crash and secretly watches them as he makes plans to kill Sonny and grab Brenda. Jax deliberately keeps Skye in the dark after learning how she secretly flew to Switzerland to do research on Brenda's illness. Jax meets with Brenda's doctor who lets him know that Brenda isn't dying. At the same time, Skye confides to A.J. that she learned that Brenda's not dying but she has failed to tell Brenda or Jax. Luke brings Lucky, Nicholas, Elizabeth and Lesley out to an isolated spot in the woods, where he announces that he's digging a grave for Laura now that her life is basically over. As a heated argument ensues, Bobbie arrives with Lulu, who happily propels herself into her father's arms. After asking Lesley to take Lulu home, an incensed Luke lashes out at Bobbie for interfering with his plans. Attacking Taggert with a vicious punch, Luke is pleased when he's arrested by Scott. Jason and Carly are thrown into jail. Locked behind bars, the two begin to panic when they learn that they will be executed for 11-07-02 Lucas gives Bobbie the bad news that he's failed another test at school. After Bobbie lays into her son for his numerous failures, Georgie reads his test paper and guesses that he might be suffering from dyslexia. Admitting his fear that Luke is losing control of reality, Lucky lets Scott know that his father may be responsible for the fire at the station house. Frightened that Luke may die, Lucky breaks free from Scott's grip and rushes into the burning building. He finds Luke and pulls him out, saving his life. Scott refuses to press charges against Luke because he doesn't want to give him the satisfaction of sending him to prison. 11-06-02 From his hospital bed, Coleman tells Jason how he played along with A.J. to prove to Courtney what a slimeball she married. Meanwhile, up at the cabin, Courtney swears to A.J. she will never doubt him again. A distraught Luke rages at Alexis for giving Laura's taped confession to the D.A. Venturing out into the halls of the hospital, Jax proudly demonstrates for Bobbie how well he can walk supported by just a cane. Skye rushes to the penthouse to report that Brenda has been kidnapped. Elizabeth explains to an amused Zander how she helped Luke and Lucky escape from the chain gang. A.J. tells his startled wife about his decision to move them to Manhattan ASAP 11-05-02 Courtney asks Jason if he believes A.J. paid Coleman to stalk her. On Election Day, Scott feigns surprise when Alexis stuns her supporters by announcing that she's removed her name from the ballot. Brenda and Jax reminisce about their wedding day until a jealous Skye interrupts. Though Alexis demands that he pay up, Scott smugly refuses to hand over the incriminating tape until the last election returns come in. A seething Skye spits nails when Jax defends Brenda against her accuser. A.J. brings Courtney up to the Quartermaine cabin for some rest and relaxation but she remains tense and unsure of his true motives. Ned reminds Alexis that despite it all he still wants to honor his commitment to her unborn child. After being pronounced the victor in the race for district attorney, Scott finally releases Luke. Skye makes a deal with the devil in order to rid herself of Jax's irritating old flame. Courtney tearfully begs A.J. for his forgiveness, while Coleman urges Jason to expose his brother's crimes. 11-04-02 Luke hits the roof when Nikolas brings word that he'll soon be cleared of murder charges. Meanwhile, Alexis again threatens to make Laura's taped confession public unless Scott releases Luke. Skye and her husband enjoy a night of romance in Jax's hospital bed. A.J. moves quickly to cover up the wounded Coleman's attempt to incriminate the real stalker. Alcazar offers to make Brenda vanish from Port Charles permanently if Carly will lend him some timely assistance. Courtney reminds Jason why she has to stop turning to him for support and start leaning on her husband instead. Luke orders his son to retrieve the tape and destroy it but Lucky stubbornly refuses to seal his father's doom. Carly fills Sonny in on her conversation with Luis. Nikolas begins to have second thoughts about his plan and entreats Alexis to suppress the evidence he gave her. As Jason and a stunned Courtney look on, Coleman admits to Marcus how A.J. hired him to stalk his wife. Following a bitter confrontation with Brenda, Skye decides to take Alcazar up on his offer. A.J. easily convinces Courtney that he had nothing to do with Coleman's plot to terrorize her.   PORT CHARLES 11-25-02 As Tess cries to Jack, Livvie admits she burnt the doll but claims she's learned her lesson. From her hospital bed, Alison reminds her fiancee how "Stephen" came through for her after the plane crash but Rafe angrily insists that she keep her distance from the bogus rock star. Meanwhile, "Stephen" sinks his fangs into Elizabeth's neck and drinks her blood until she collapses in his arms. Tess tells a surprised Jack how Livvie saved her. Rafe urges Alison to remember that Caleb has always been capable of displaying a kinder, gentler side to lure victims in. Summoned to Elizabeth's hotel room, an irked Joshua berates "Stephen" for straying from their plan by making a new recruit who just happens to be the future mother-in-law of a vampire slayer. Out of Jack's earshot, Livvie thanks Tess for not squealing on her. Later, Tess confides to a rattled Livvie how "Stephen" gave her the doll she loves so much. Alison suggests to Rafe that he's simply making trouble by conjuring up a vampire to conquer. As Elizabeth finally comes to, "Stephen" offers her his special concoction to drink. Tess makes it clear to an uneasy Jack that she wants him to give her a real baby to love. 11-22-02 Alison tells her astonished fiance that Stephen can't be Caleb because he saved her life and that of her mother's. Meanwhile, Elizabeth explains to a highly skeptical Lucy how Stephen helped her reconcile with Alison following a lifetime of estrangement. Realizing her fate is irretrievably linked to Tess', Livvie staggers out to the shed and releases her look-alike from the trunk. As Alison recuperates in the hospital, Rafe admits to Lucy that he had some special help from above in locating the crash site. Promising Tess she will never hurt her again, Livvie asks the girl for her forgiveness. Jack returns home and is alarmed to find the charred remains of Tess' doll in the fireplace. 11-21-02 At GH, Lucy regretfully reports to Jack, Rafe and Ian that their helicopter has been grounded by the aviation authorities due to the intensifying storm. With Elizabeth off looking for a coat to keep her daughter warm, "Stephen" tries to reassure a trembling Alison by swearing that he is no demon. Making herself at home in Jack's place, Livvie shudders to hear Tess clearly crying out for help. Determined to rid herself of her double, Livvie throws Tess' doll into the fireplace. Tenderly binding her wounds, "Stephen" reminds Alison that they'll all need to pull together to survive this emergency. Overruling Lucy's concerns, Ian insists on piloting the chopper through the storm. 11-20-02 After ascertaining that "Stephen" won't be around for her announcement, Marissa comes to the studio with Jamal to tell Ricky and the other band members that she's quitting the group. Jack and an agitated Rafe inform Lucy and Ian that the Barrington plane has dropped off the radar screen and has evidently gone down. Meanwhile, at the crash site, "Stephen" tends to an injured Elizabeth, who calls out frantically for her daughter. Ricky bitterly accuses Jamal of trying to sabotage Marissa's budding career as a songwriter. Later, Joshua interrupts the Experience's rehearsal after receiving word of the plane crash. Livvie keeps mum when Jack and Ian become concerned about Tess' mysterious disappearance 11-19-02 A pained Troy tells Emily that Colin figured prominently in Joanna's demise. Displaying her ring, Natalie describes for a stunned Viki how she and her new husband flew to Las Vegas the night before. Meanwhile, out in the foyer, "Michael" drops a bombshell on Cristian. Todd reminds Sam why he must shoulder a good part of the blame for Blair's breakdown. Natalie admits to her mother that she married on the rebound but entreats Viki to give "Michael" a fair chance. Revealing how Joanna tortured him with her endless flirtations, Troy admits to Emily how he tricked his wife into thinking she had made love to his twin. As he moves his children back into the penthouse, Todd explains to Starr why things have changed for her mother. 11-19-02 Elizabeth tells Alison she may have located Malcolm's other daughter in Canada. Jamal urges an exasperated Marissa to believe that her favorite rock star is actually a bloodsucking monster. Tess warns Livvie to stay away from Jack. Meanwhile, Jack gets "Stephen" in a choke-hold but Rafe stops his friend from making a possibly fatal mistake. Elizabeth admires her daughter's sparkling new engagement ring but grows melancholy thinking about her own courtship with Malcolm and the unhappy outcome of their marriage. Rafe explains to Jack why they must use more subtle techniques in their quest to rid the world of Caleb once more. As they argue about Stephen Clay, Jamal startles Marissa by blurting out a declaration of love. 11-15-02 Jamal returns and is stunned when Livvie and Jack inform him that Caleb is back in town. Meanwhile, "Stephen" calls a press conference to thank his loyal fans for their undying support. Ian's declaration of love flusters Lucy, who tearfully reminds him that there's no turning back now that things are out in the open. With Ricky and the other band members by his side, "Stephen" publicly acknowledges a beaming Marissa for writing songs that reflect his true inner soul. Victor provides Rafe with the means to locate any possible existing photos of the real Stephen Clay. Admitting how she also feels something more than friendship, a sobbing Lucy reminds Ian why she's nevertheless obligated to choose her husband over him every time. 11-14-02 Lucy drops by Ian's loft early in the morning and is surprised to find Tess already in residence. Ian explains to Lucy why he brought Tess back to his place and suggests that she is goodness incarnate. The two end up arguing about Tess when Lucy accuses him of developing feelings for the mystery woman. Tess interrupts and stuns them both when she mumbles that Ian loves Lucy, a fact that Ian later confirms. As Rafe tries to dig into Stephen Clay's past, Alison worries for his safety. As they talk, Alison remarks that they obviously won't have the idyllic life she once envisioned but is accepting of Rafe's role in life. He later surprises Alison with a diamond engagement ring and the two make love as she agrees to marry him. 11-13-02 Feigning regret for the way he ruined the concert, Rafe invites "Stephen" and Elizabeth to join him and Alison for dinner at one of the town's hottest new eateries. Livvie accuses her lookalike of being Caleb's accomplice but Jack warns his former flame that his vengeance will be swift and terrible if she dares to lift a hand against Tess. Meanwhile, Ian brings Tess back to his loft and tries to question the strange girl about her upbringing in the forest. Livvie describes her earlier encounter with "Stephen" and urges Jack to understand that Tess is dangerous because she is Caleb's creation. "Stephen" attracts a flurry of attention and adulation as the rock star enters the restaurant with his wary guests. 11-12-02 Unable to believe that his new friend might not be human, Jack adamantly rejects Ian's suggestion that Tess' arrival in town so soon after Caleb's return may mean the two are somehow linked. Alison urges her mother to understand that Caleb is using her for some nefarious purpose but Elizabeth scoffs at the notion that her new lover is a vicious killer. Meanwhile, Lucy and Rafe put their heads together in an effort to figure out how a slain vampire could have come back to life. Out in the woods, Livvie's car trouble leads to a close encounter with "Stephen", who offers to lend the stranded woman a hand. Jack warns Ian that he won't allow anyone to lay a finger on Tess. 11-11-02 Stephen's" appearance sends shock waves through Port Charles as many of Caleb's victims recognize an old foe they thought was dead long ago. Battling his way past the backstage security guards, Rafe furiously confronts the Experience's lead singer in mid-song. Meanwhile, Jack rushes a confused Tess back to the house, where he warns her that the "nice" man who once offered her a ride in his limo is actually a terribly dangerous creature she must avoid at all costs. Claiming he knows nothing about any Caleb Morley, "Stephen" has Rafe thrown off the stage while the crowd cheers. Tess and Jack declare their love for one another. Back at the park, Lucy talks fast to keep her cousin out of jail after Joshua calls the police. 11-08-02 Livvie returns home and is intrigued to learn that the Stephen Clay Experience is putting on a free concert in the park. Rafe smells a rat when Elizabeth's new boyfriend extends a special invitation to Alison and her fiance. Meanwhile, Stephen rallies his troops in preparation for the band's Port Charles debut. Though Marissa cautions him that no one is allowed backstage, Rafe grows determined to unearth the truth about the mysterious Mr. Clay. Elizabeth crows to an exasperated Alison about hooking up with a bonafide rock star after twenty boring years in a loveless marriage. Relieved to find Tess safe, Jack promises he'll never leave her alone again. At GH, Chris confides to Ian how Tess' miraculous touch healed him on the inside as well. Tess leads Jack to the park to join the throng crowding in to hear the Experience. As the concert begins, Lucy tells Rafe she's getting an eerily familiar feeling. Later, Stephen finally takes the stage and Rafe is outraged to recognize an old foe from his vampire slaying days. 11-07-02 Elizabeth offers her help to Alison who starts her search for her sibling. She leaks to her daughter that Alison's father had one mistress he truly loved but Elizabeth doesn't know her name. Rafe worries to a concerned Alison that he can't get rid of the feeling that danger surrounds Stephan Clay. Stephen invites Rafe, Alison and Elizabeth to his concert. Rafe and Alison are stunned when they learn that the new man in Elizabeth's life is Stephen. Frantic that he can't find her, Jack tells Lucy that Tess is missing and both suspect that Chris is behind her disappearance. Hoping to test Tess' healing abilities, Chris deliberately cuts his arm. Touching him, Tess shows him that she can fix the cut but warns him that she can't heal him. 11-06-02 Lucy spends the night keeping vigil by Ian's hospital bed. In the morning, Ian explains to his incredulous friend how the knife wound would have proved lethal had not Tess miraculously stemmed the flow of blood. Meanwhile, Jack gently presses Tess to tell him how she healed the dying man. Livvie lays out her strange story for her father, who icily reminds her how he wound up in a mental hospital in the first place. Tess describes for Jack how she feels a certain warmth for people in pain. Lucy gets flustered when Ian insists they stop dancing around the fact that they're strongly attracted to one another. Kevin instructs Livvie to spy on his wife and her "close friend." Later, Kevin advises his daughter to use her lookalike to her best advantage by exploiting Tess' powerful energy. 11-05-02 As the Halloween party finally winds down, Joshua sternly reminds Ricky that nothing except the Stephen Clay Experience should hold any real meaning for him. Meanwhile, Marissa and Jamal enjoy a romantic evening until she recalls her promise to work on a new lyric for Stephen. Elizabeth reluctantly pulls away from her lover's embrace to answer a knock on the door of her hotel room. Jamal is irked when Joshua scolds Marissa for letting the band down with her frivolous behavior. Alison spots a man's watch on her mother's bedside table and forces Elizabeth to admit that she just took a total stranger to bed. Marissa warns Joshua that her private time with Jamal is none of his business. Stephen strikes up a conversation with an unwitting Rafe in the sauna. Ricky is stung to learn the real reason he became the Experience's new drummer. Joshua secretly pulls some strings to lure Jamal away from Port Charles---and Marissa. Rafe grows suspicious of his new acquaintance but Stephen mysteriously vanishes in the steam. 11-04-02 Livvie pulls back in surprise when her dancing partner unmasks and is revealed to be not Stephen but Joshua. Meanwhile, across town, Elizabeth falls under Stephen's spell and eagerly begins making love to him. With Ian bleeding badly from the stab wound, Lucy frantically phones for the paramedics as Jack and Tess emerge from the house to check on the source of all the commotion. Though Livvie orders her ex to send his latest creation back to wherever she came from, Rafe angrily repeats that he had nothing to do with Tess' arrival in Port Charles. Growing weaker by the minute, Ian asks a weeping Lucy to promise she'll take care of Danny. Rafe explains to Alison how his slayer's instinct is being blocked by some new and unusual force. Alone with the dying man, Tess uses her healing touch to mend Ian's wounds. Later, Frank examines Ian and informs an astonished Lucy that her friend is doing just fine. After they have sex, Elizabeth finds herself confiding her entire life story to her mysterious lover. Suddenly unable to shake memories of Caleb, Livvie decides to pay a visit to her ailing