Kyle and Fish are happy and in love. Elsewhere in Llanview, Starr blasts Langston for obsessing over Ford. Cristian lets Ford know that Layla is with him when he tries to put the moves on her on Wednesday, January 6. Apologizing for his actions, Ford strikes up a friendship with Cristian. Layla and Cristian realize that they are now boyfriend and girlfriend. Shaun and Destiny reflect on their miserable love lives. And something about Ford just gets under Markkos skin. Meanwhile, Langston cant seem to stop thinking about Ford.
The Inside Story: One Step at a Time
Brody advises Charlie that he cant keep lying for him. Charlie painfully admits to Viki that he has fallen off the wagon, and that he doesnt think he can stop drinking. Mitch informs Dorian that he has one final task for her with regards to Bo on Monday, January 4. Armed with an envelope from the former cult leader, Dorian levels a shocking allegation against the ousted top cop. By Tuesday, January 5, Mayor Lord confronts Bo with the letter opener used to stab Mitch, and accuses him of tampering with evidence. Natalie quickly comes to her uncles defense by confessing to stabbing Mitch. However, John steps forward and takes full responsibility for the incident, in an attempt to protect Bo and Natalie. With tempers flaring, Bo agrees to step down as police commissioner to help take the heat off John and Natalie. By Thursday, January 7, Dorian is aware of the consequences when she is forced to do Mitchs bidding once more and appoint disgraced former Mayor Stanley Lowell as Bos replacement. Outraged and disgusted, Starr, Blair, Langston, and Addie all walk out on Dorian. Marty confronts John over his need to help people, whether they need it or not. As Charlie fights the urge to drink, Viki takes him to visit Jareds grave, where they find Natalie an emotional wreck. Bonded by grief, Charlie and Natalie come together in their time of need. And the Cramer girls plus Jack and Sam arrive on Todds doorstep on Friday, January 8, to tell him of Dorians latest actions. As for Dorian, she is visited by Mels spirit, who warns her that the worst is yet to come. Also, when Blair jokingly tells Elijah that they should hook up, and they share a kiss. In an attempt to forget with whom their hearts truly belong, Blair and Elijah have an evening of wild, hot sex. Eli hopes he and Blair can be friends with benefits.
A Closer Look: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Shanes arrival at the cabin puts an abrupt halt to Gigi and Schuylers morning of bliss. Angered by what he sees, Shane accuses his mother of breaking up their family just to be with Schuyler. On Monday, January 4, Gigi informs Schuyler that she will not let her son tell her how she will live her life. Roxy is uneasy when Kyle questions her about Mitch. Meanwhile, Rex arrives at Vikis cabin to visit Gigi. By Tuesday, January 5, Gigi is forced to confess her tryst to Rex, who is left heartbroken by the turn of events. Rubbing salt in his wounds, Gigi goes on to tell Rex how she has chosen to be with Schuyler. On Thursday, January 7, Mitch enacts his revenge on Stacy for refusing to give up her unborn baby, by ordering Nurse Gayle Charles to attack Stacy with a drug-laced syringe. Later, Mitch is none to happy with what he sees when he arrives at Rexs loft. Meanwhile, Rex seeks legal advice from Elijah, who warns him against fighting Gigi for full custody of Shane. Stacy is terrified of Mitch after learning what he capable of. Rex arrives just as Mitch and Nurse Charles are kidnapping Stacy. Rex warns Mitch again about harming his family. Gigi cannot believe that Rex talked to Elijah on Friday, January 8. The pair soon manage to reach an understanding when they decide that Gigi should move back to the carriage house to live with Shane. However, Rex remains adamant that Schuyler is not to spend the night when Shane is at home. Elsewhere, Téa tells Todd that she loves him, but cant see him for Danielles sake. Todd tells Téa that he still loves her too, and understands why she is wanting to leave town with their daughter. As Todd and Téa are drawn into a kiss on Tuesday, January 5, so are Matthew and Danielle, who both admit they have never kissed anyone before. Todd and Téa have a hard time parting company on Wednesday, January 6, and make love. Afterward they pray for the day when they can be a family, and agree to be patient and wait until the time is right. Todd laments to Blair that he may never get the chance to know his daughter, and thinks of Téa. Arriving in Tahiti with Danielle, Téa cant stop thinkig about Todd.
OLTL ALERTS: WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2009
Starr makes a bold move on her eighteenth birthday. (Soap Opera Weekly) David confronts Kim. (Soap Opera Weekly) Mitch reminds Dorian who is in control. (Soap Opera Weekly) Langston gets an eyeful when she runs into Ford. (Soap Opera Weekly) Dorian hatches a new plan to take down Mitch. (Soap Opera Weekly) Kyle is shocked by what he learns about Stacy. (Soap Opera Weekly) Viki grows concerned over Charlies mental state. (Soap Opera Weekly) Nora is enraged by Clints demands. (Soap Opera Weekly) Danielle thinks she sees a ghost. (Soap Opera Weekly) Todd learns the true depth of Mitchs insanity. (Soap Opera Weekly) Gigi is worried that Mitch may target Shane. (Soap Opera Weekly) Danielle is confronted with the truth. (Soap Opera Weekly)
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