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JANUARY 2005
January 3 to 7, 2005
Mike told Katie he was in love with Jennifer. Mike and Jennifer made love. Henry asked Katie to marry him. After Holden moved out Lily suspected something was going on between him and Julia. Emily was arrested after Will took a polygraph test and passed. Margo and Tom reunited. Aaron and Alison apologized to Ben. Bob asked Aaron to come in for some more tests after Ben suggested a possible cause for Aaron's paralysis. Lucy and Rafi returned home safely after Dusty saved them.
January 10 to 14, 2005
Rosanna bought Will a car and he promptly crashed it. Paul began to believe that Barbara was behind Emily's actions. Tom told Paul that his mother is free to roam around. Barbara told Emily that even Hal couldn't help her. Craig told Lucy he knows about her and Raphael and promised not to tell Dusty. Lucy and Dusty broke up. Holden yelled at Lily for trying to bribe Julia. Carly and Lily's plan to get rid of Julia backfired and sent Julia straight into Holden's arms. Mike didn't believe that Katie and Henry's engagement was for real. Ben performed emergency surgery on Aaron after he collapsed.
January 17 to 21, 2005
Aaron's surgery was a success. Ben was reinstated at the hospital. Jennifer moved in with Mike. Katie and Henry became the new managers of the Boxing Gym. Holden and Julia made love. Luke saw Holden and Julia kissing. Paul and Emily worked together to get more evidence against Barbara. As long as Barbara was living with Hal and Emily, Emily decided to stay at her mothers. Lucy struggled with her feelings for Rafi and Dusty. Dusty decided to propose. Jack and Carly continued to disagree about Julia and JJ.
January 24 to 28, 2005
Will ran away after Barbara told him that Paul was on Emily's side. Emily found the evidence she needed against Barbara. Katie kept trying new ways to get to Mike. Julia continued to wreck havoc on the lives of Jack, Carly, Holden and Lily. Lisa turned her back on Julia after learning about Julia and Holden. Dusty decided not to propose to Lucy after he learned she was leaving town. Jordan left town after Lucinda put Sierra in control at Worldwide. Aaron and Alison had trouble abstaining from sex.
January 31 to February 4, 2005
Lucinda and Sierra hired both Dusty and Craig for the same job. Aaron became the manager of Metro. Mike and Katie flirted with each other. James returned and gave Rosanna an ultimatum. The truth came out about Barbara drugging Emily and she was sent back to jail. Jennifer became angry when she found out Craig was in charge of Street Jeans. Jack and Holden came to blows over Julia. Emma kicked Julia out when she found out about her and Holden. Someone from Julia's past caught up with her.
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FEBRUARY 2005
February 7 to 11, 2005
Barbara refused to plea bargain after Rosanna told her she would prove Barbara's innocence by manipulating Emily's testimony. Aaron was given a clean bill of health but his efforts at making love with Alison were interrupted by the arrival of Rafi's sister, Celia. Katie finally realized how much Henry loves her and she decided to let Mike go. Carly and Lily's latest plan to get rid of Julia backfired and pushed Lily and Holden further apart.
February 14 to 18, 2005
The charges were dropped against Barbara after Emily couldn't remember who drugged her. Later, Paul realized it was Rosanna who drugged Emily. Holden agreed to go to family counseling to try to help his children adjust to the divorce. Holden admitted that he still loved Lily but wouldn't give Julia up. Katie and Henry got married as a broken hearted Mike looked on. Keith and Carly argued about Julia. Dusty and Sierra bonded on their trip to California. Aaron and Alison finally made love. Lucinda helped Rafi obtain a passport for Celia.
February 21 to 25, 2005
Barbara went back to BRO and caused trouble for Jennifer. Holden took out a restraining order against Lily after she attacked Julia. Julia's past was revealed and gave Carly the ammo to get rid of her. Sierra agreed to help Celia stay in the country. Henry and Katie settled into married life. Mike and Jennifer grew closer. As Rosanna held Cabot, James gave her another ultimatum.
February 28 to March 4, 2005
After Lily and Julia struggled, Julia hit her head and died. Carly and Luke decided to protect Lily. Paul decided that Rosanna had left him for another reason. Mike and Katie decided to move on and be friends. Jennifer decided to go back to Street Jeans after seeing Mike and Katie hug. After a shaky start, Metro opened under new management. Celia and Casey bonded. Dusty received a letter from Lucy. Jack opened a murder investigation.
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MARCH 2005
March 7 to 11, 2005
Jennifer's press party was a big success despite Barbara's interference. Jennifer ended up in Craig's bed after a fight with her mother. Henry went to drastic measures to get Mike and Katie back together. Mike and Katie admitted their feelings for one another. Craig warned Sierra about Dusty. Casey helped Celia produce a demo tape but Rafael put a stop to her dream. Paul went to look for Rosanna. Keith was the number one suspect in Julia's death.
March 14 to 18, 2005
Katie learned of Henry's deception. Luke's emotional spilled over during Julia's memorial service. Craig was forced to take action to address Jennifer's behavior. Celia managed to escape with help from Casey and Will.
March 21 to 25, 2005
Henry and Katie consummated their marriage after Henry told Katie the truth about his illness. Jennifer tried and failed to get Craig out of Street Jeans. Jennifer told Mike about her one-night stand with Craig. Luke confessed to Julia's murder but Holden suspected he was protecting Lily. Jack told Carly that he didn't think he could trust her anymore. JJ went to live with Keith. Aaron offered Rafael his job back.
March 28 to April 1, 2005
Mike decided to forgive Jennifer after finding out about her infidelity. Barbara offered Craig a lot of money if he would leave Street Jeans. After Sierra found out about Craig and Jennifer, she fired Craig. Jessica presented evidence that suggested Lily was mentally ill and the Judge ordered her to undergo psychiatric evaluation before he accepted her plea. Jack decided to forgive Carly for her involvement in Julia's murder. Les returned to town with a court order giving him custody of JJ.
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APRIL 2005
April 4 to 8, 2005
Keith won temporary custody of JJ after Les showed his true colors in court. Keith vowed to help Lily after he found out why she pleaded guilty to Julia's murder. Jennifer discovered she was pregnant. Will got in trouble after attacking another student. Craig stole all of Jennifer's designs. Dusty and Paul teamed up to get even with Craig. Henry got a job as a limousine driver.
April 11 to 15, 2005
Lily was released on bail after Jack and Keith discovered new evidence in Julia's murder. Barbara became an over-protective mother after learning Jennifer was pregnant. Mike told Jennifer he would be a father to her baby and keep it from Craig. Aaron left for Seattle after learning of his mother's illness. Paul and Dusty took back Jennifer's business from Craig. Lily asked Holden to move out. Les appeared again with a court order giving him supervised visits with JJ.
April 18 to 22, 2005
Les was arrested after he kidnapped JJ and stabbed Keith. Keith and Lily shared a kiss. Katie blabbed to Craig that Jennifer was about five weeks pregnant - and that he could be the father. Craig and Katie showed up and prevented Jennifer and Mike from going ahead with plans to marry in Las Vegas. Alison planned to travel to Seattle to visit Aaron.
April 25 to 29, 2005
Dusty, Paul, Sierra and Barbara pulled a sting operation on Craig and ran him out of town. New evidence prompted Tom to have Julia's body exhumed. Les attacked Carly and kidnapped JJ. Lucinda became concerned about Lily and Keith's relationship. Katie accidentally told Craig about the baby. Henry accused Katie of telling Craig because she wants Mike and Jennifer to break up. To prove Henry wrong, Katie planned a special dinner for Mike and Jennifer which backfired.
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MAY 2005
May 2 to 6, 2005
An autopsy proved that Julia had died from an allergic reaction. Les felt Keith was setting him up, and Lucinda believed him. Mike and Jennifer found out that Katie had told Craig and refused to have anything further to do with her. Tom and Margo went on a date. Alison got mad at Will for not telling her about his part in the break-in. Holden became suspicious of Keith after searching his room. Lily let Keith move into her grandfather's cottage. The Ryan family put aside their differences and welcomed Mike to the family.
May 9 to 13, 2005
Lily felt betrayed after finding out that Keith lied to her about his past. Katie and Henry threw an engagement party for Mike and Jennifer. In Bangkok, Craig heard Rosanna's voice. Alison and Will grew further apart. Dusty offered Carly a job at Street Jeans. Paul and Barbara welcomed Mike into the family. Celia befriended Gwen not realizing that Gwen has a crush on Casey.
May 16 to 20, 2005
Katie went to great lengths to show Mike and Jennifer that she was all for them getting married. Henry tried to convince Katie to go to Hawaii with him instead of the wedding. Lily decided to be with Keith in spite of his past. Mike and Jennifer prepared for their wedding day. Jack was injured while transporting Les to prison. Celia tried to get Will and Gwen together.
May 23 to 27, 2005
Mike and Jennifer wed in a simple ceremony. Henry left Katie after realizing that Mike would always come between them. Lily and Holden agreed to move forward with the divorce even though they still love each other. Casey asked Gwen to forget the past and start over. Will bought Celia her dress for the prom. Craig rescued Rosanna and Cabot from James. James was taken into custody. Rosanna decided to give Cabot up to protect him from James. Keith told Jack and Carly that JJ can stay with them indefinitely.
May 30 to June 3, 2005
Lily started investigating Keith when she discovered the Bee Pollen in his drawer. Holden signed the divorce papers. Henry resisted any attempts by Katie to reconcile. Rosanna and Craig returned to Oakdale. Rosanna tried to explain to Paul why she left so abruptly. The bucket of red paint meant for Celia fell on Casey and knocked him out. Craig wouldn't forgive Margo for forcing him out of the country.
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JUNE 2005
June 6 to 10, 2005
Mike and Jennifer told Katie and Craig to stay out of their business. Rosanna told Craig she would help him get what he wanted. Emily wanted to press charges against Rosanna. Paul and Emily made love. A fire, set by Les, destroyed Lily and Holden's house. Jack shot and killed Les after rescuing Carly from the fire. Lily, finally believing Keith had not killed Julia, wanted to start over with him. Gwen told Will she was pregnant with Casey's baby.
June 13 to 17, 2005
Katie was unsuccessful at getting Craig to leave Mike and Jennifer alone. Dusty hired a bodyguard to protect Jennifer. Gwen's pregnancy was revealed and Will said he was the father. Lucinda discovered a lump on her breast. Meg returned to Oakdale. Paul and Emily made love. Craig asked Rosanna to marry him so he could fight for custody. Mike tried to get Henry and Katie back together but Henry left before Katie arrived. MIke and Katie shared some quality time together.
June 20 to 24, 2005
Lucinda revealed to Lily and Sierra that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Rosanna overheard Paul tell Emily that he loves her. Dusty caught Meg skinny-dipping. Jennifer turned to Dusty for help with Craig. Paul decided not to stop Rosanna and Craig's wedding.
June 27 to July 1, 2005
Jennifer got a restraining order against Craig after he supposedly assaulted her. Will refused to have Gwen submit to a paternity test. Paul wanted Emily to move in after she left Hal. Lucinda's family rallied around her after they learned she has 3rd stage breast cancer. Henry filed for divorce. Hannah destroyed the picture of Carly's father. Lily told Holden that she wanted to hold off on the divorce. Keith returned with a job and money.
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JULY 2005
July 4 to 8, 2005
Mike left Jennifer after finding out she lied to get Craig out of their lives. Mike and Katie made love after running into each other in Chicago. Will was angry with Paul after learning that Emily and Paul were together. Gwen decided to give her baby up for adoption. Jack vowed to protect Carly after learning about the incident that involved her father. Lucinda didn't want Sierra and Lily's help during her cancer treatment so she hired Meg. Meg and Dusty bonded.
July 11 to 15, 2005
Both Jennifer and Gwen gave birth to baby boys. Gwen gave her baby up and Jennifer's baby died due to respiratory problems. Casey found out he was the father of Gwen's baby and Celia broke up with him because of it. Rosanna and Craig signed the adoption papers. Jack found the woman in the photo and had her promise to keep quiet about the incident involving Carly and her father. Alison received an offer from Aaron to move to Seattle. Mike started feeling guilty about breaking Jennifer's heart.
July 18 to 22, 2005
The service was held for Jennifer's baby. Jennifer thanked Mike for being there when she needed him but turned to Dusty for comfort and support. Carly received a video tape from Kim that had information about the incident involving Iris and her baby. Rosanna freaked out when she learned that Craig had switched the babies. Lucinda asked that Lily and Holden try to work on their marriage. Will and Celia admitted they had feelings for one another.
July 25 to 29, 2005
Keith caught Luke drinking at Yo's. Henry's sister Maddie arrived in Oakdale and immediately caused problems for Mike and Katie. Craig was arrested for attempted murder after he ran Rosanna off the road and caused her to go into a coma. Emily overheard Paul tell Rosanna that he would never leave her again. Carly and Jack became temporary guardians of Craig and Rosanna's baby. Alison left to join Aaron in Seattle. Dusty continued his protective watch over Jennifer. Casey and Will fought over Celia and Gwen.
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AUGUST 2005
August 1 to 5, 2005
Carly found out that she was blamed for Iris' baby's death. Emily decided to stay with Paul even though he was pre-occupied with Rosanna. Craig was arrested and taken to the state prison. Mike told Katie he needed to keep his distance from her but he still loved her. Mike tried to make amends with Jennifer but she told him to go away. Luke was arrested when he was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Gwen found out Carly and Jack had her baby. Henry was stuck at Katie's after falling and hurting his back.
August 8 to 12, 2005
Maddie continued to try to keep Mike and Katie apart. Celia returned to Montega. Paul figured out about the baby switch and decided not to tell Jennifer. Craig gave Paul some bad news about Rosanna. Gwen decided to get her baby back. As hard as she tried, Meg couldn't get Dusty's mind off of Jennifer. Lucinda tried to get Holden and Lily back together.
August 15 to 19, 2005
Maddie's plot backfired when Katie asked Mike to move into the cottage. Emily learned about the baby switch and wanted to tell Jennifer the truth. Lucinda started to suffer the effects of the chemotherapy. During the custody hearing, Gwen revealed that Casey was the father of her baby.
August 22 to 26, 2005
Lucinda headed to the clinic in Mexico that cured her masseuse of cancer where she encountered Keith picking up medical supplies. Casey was still denying the fact that he is the father of Gwen's baby so Tom ordered a paternity test. Jen was getting high off of Crystal Meth everyday and invited herself to go to Chicago with Dusty; meanwhile Meg is in Chicago waiting to surprise Dusty. Gwen received a court order for visitation rights of her baby while Iris blackmails Carly for hush money. Henry faked a relapse so that Maddie could stay in Oakdale and also learned the truth about Mike and Katie's relationship.
August 29 to September 2, 2005
Lucinda and Keith make a deal to keep each other's secrets from Lily. Dusty and Barbara begin to worry about Jen's odd behavior. The paternity test revels Casey was not the father leaving Gwen to wonder if Rory was her baby. Hal and Susan search Paul's place for incriminating evidence. Posing as Katie, Maddie talks online with one of Katie's old boyfriends. Carly gave Iris $10,000 and told her never to bother her again.
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SEPTEMBER 2005
September 5 to 9, 2005
Carly blackmailed Gwen and set her up for disaster. Meg and Dusty finally figured out Jen's drug problem. Keith and Lily broke up over Keith helping Lucinda get to Mexico. Luke got drunk and boarded Keith's plane without his knowledge. Paul and Gwen made a deal for her to leave town when she gets custody of the baby.
September 12 to 16, 2005
Dusty told Hal about Jen's crystal meth addiction. Jen quit Street Jeans to team up with Barbara. We learn that Iris is Gwen's mother. Mike and Katie learn about Henry's deception so they threw him out. Keith and Luke go missing in Mexico while Lucinda tells Lily about Keith's job.
September 19 to 23, 2005
Maddie moved into Tom and Margo's much to the dismay of Casey. Jen was admitted to Deerbrook because she believes Rory is her son. Jack and Carly confronted Iris and Gwen about their relationship. Dusty started to believe Jen's theory about Rory.
September 26 to 30, 2005
While in Mexico searching for Luke, Lily and Holden wound up making love. Blood results show that Rory is not Jen's baby but Jen still believes that Rory is her son so Dusty vows to help her get the truth. Katie decided to work with Kim and a new man in town BJ on a new exercise show, but what Katie doesn't know is that BJ is Byron, the guy Maddie has secretly been emailing. Iris was arrested for arguing with Hal at the police station. Jack decided to stick by Carly and lied to Hal about the vendor in the park.
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OCTOBER 2005
October 3 to 7, 2005
After they find Luke and brought him back home, Lily and Holden decide to work on their relationship just as Keith comes back to town. Lucinda decided to have a mastectomy. Jennifer and Dusty prepare to go to Florida in search of Nurse Thompson. Meg had a friend do a DNA test on Rory and found out that the Rory's father was a relative to Casey so Meg put two and two together and realized it was Craig. Gwen takes Rory and wants to leave town. Henry figured out that BJ and Byron is the same person. Iris told Cass about Carly killing her son.
October 10 to 14, 2005
Lucinda went into the hospital to have a mastectomy. Gwen and Will left Oakdale with Rory, but Iris, Carly, and Jack were not too far behind them. Emily paid Nurse Thompson to leave the country because Dusty and Jen were about to question her for switching the babies. Gwen and Will, and Dusty and Jen kissed. Maddie tried to warn Mike of BJ after Mike had an accident, but Mike did not want to listen to her. Lily told Keith to move out of her house.
October 17 to 21, 2005
Kendall told Erica to accept her pregnancy or she would cut Erica out of her life. Tad told Di she had to tell the family the truth or he would. Ryan showed up at Lily's door. Zach and Kendall convinced Greenlee not to tell Jack yet. Lily sent Ryan into the park to find Greenlee. The mourners were shocked when Ryan appeared. Erica warned Jack not to interfere between Ryan and Greenlee. Ryan tried to tell Greenlee what really happened but she stopped him. Zach promised Kendall he would always protect her. Di told the family the truth but JR was reluctant to accept it. Di reached out to JR. Greenlee was devastated when Ryan admitted the truth. Ryan begged Greenlee to forgive him. Greenlee accused Ryan of betraying her. Zach confessed to Kendall. Kendall turned her back on Zach. JR attacked Ryan. Greenlee had a difficult question for Kendall.
October 24 to 28, 2005
A judge was about to turn Rory over to the state until Cass suggested that Iris be given custody. Jack was suspended without pay. Katie was freaked out when BJ gave her a Halloween costume. BJ later asked Henry for help in keep Mike away from Katie. Hal confronted Paul about paying Gwen's legal fees. Meg sneaked away with a vial of Rory's blood. <
October 31 to November 4, 2005
Luke needed a kidney transplant, but Lily was not a match. Keith offered to help, but forced Lily to marry him first. Paul wanted to come clean, but Emily told him that it was too late to undo the damage. Carly and Gwen shared emotional moments together. A drunken Dusty shared a kiss with Meg. Katie was creeped out when BJ told her who he was and then asked her to reenact their high school prom. A former FBI contact reached out to Jack and told him that he wanted help tracking BJ Green.
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NOVEMBER 2005
November 7 to 11, 2005
Lily prepared to tell Holden the news of her engagement. Emily gave Hal some bad news. Carly and Iris continued fighting each other for Gwen. Maddie was stunned by Casey's display of affection.
November 14 to 18, 2005
Emily agreed to marry Paul after he assured her that she was his top priority. Meg and Dusty made plans to move into Lucinda's guest house. Lily broke the news to Holden that she and Keith had gotten engaged. BJ sent his goons to get rid of Mike. Iris framed Will for her poisoning. Still being held captive, Henry gave Maddie clues to his whereabouts.
November 21 to 25, 2005
Gwen left her baby with Jennifer while she went to prison to visit Will. Will realized that he was being framed for poisoning Iris. Lily spent Thanksgiving with Keith instead of Holden and Luke. Holden and Lucinda hired a private investigator to find out if Keith had obtained Luke's new kidney. Katie plotted to get BJ to spill Henry's location.
November 28 to December 2, 2005
Jennifer struggled to fight her demons. Katie and Mike out on a show for BJ's benefit. Carly and Jack arrived in time to rescue Gwen and Will. Meg's guilt became too much for her to bear and she mulled the idea of coming clean about the baby swap. Holden confronted Lily about the time she was spending with Keith.
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DECEMBER 2005
December 5 to 9, 2005
Meg dropped hints to Dusty about the baby swap. Katie took extreme measures to convince BJ that she and Mike had broken up - she kissed him. Gwen and Carly came together as sisters. Lily and Holden shared a kiss. Lucinda's health took a turn for the worse. Mike saved Maddie's life. Gwen and Will stepped up their relationship.
December 12 to 16, 2005
Jennifer was finally reunited with her son. Gwen, however, was devastated to learn that her baby had died. Emily refused to turn over on Paul, which meant that she had to reject an immunity offer made to her by Hal. Holden and Lily made love. Henry was able to escape from the wine cellar. Maddie thwarted Olga's plan to murder Mike.
December 19 to 23, 2005
After hearing Lily and Keith argue over Lily's decision to spend Christmas with Holden, Luke went out and got drunk. Jennifer found comfort in Dusty's arms. Hal persuaded Jennifer not to press charges against Emily. Olga captured Henry and dragged him back to the wine cellar. Gwen announced her desire to have another baby. BJ learned that Katie and Mike had been playing him.
December 26 to 30, 2005
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