Finally.

More than a year after Noah and Luke shared the first gay male kiss in the history of American soap operas, on As the World Turns, the couple took the next step: they had sex.

CBS says this has pretty much been the plan all along.

"For the last year and a half, we've been telling Luke and Noah's story in a sensitive, respectful way and their romance has evolved over time. The scenes in Monday's episode represent a natural progression of their relationship," a spokesperson for the CBS serial said about the unexpected love-making milestone this week.

What's your take? Was it worth the wait?

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