... As the World Turns ...

... It’s Christmas Eve, and Sage, JJ and Carly miss Parker and Jack. Later, however, Jack shows up, and Sage convinces him to stay. Parker decides to blow off Christmas at Carly’s...

... Sam tries to talk Parker into spending Christmas with Carly. Parker is wary of Sam, and later storms out of Carly’s at the mention of Sam. Kit and Sam return home to find depressed Carly cleaning up...

... Kim has summoned the entire family to Bob’s hospital room. Chris is worried when Bob wakes up he’ll be furious at him. Emily tries to convince Chris that Bob will be proud of him...

... Bob opens his eyes, but he’s not responsive. The family learns Bob’s awake and speaking, and Chris is worried Bob will tell someone about their fight. Emily tries to get Chris to relax and be grateful for Bob’s progress...

... Later, post-lovemaking, Emily is happy, but Chris’s guilt continues to weigh on him. Gwen can’t understand why Sofie hasn’t contacted them about the baby. Sofie shows up and gives Gwen and Will the baby...

... Gwen promises to tell the baby all about Sofie when the time comes, and promises she can be part of the baby’s life. Sofie leaves, making Gwen, Will and the baby a family. Sofie finds the hat she knitted for the baby and cries in Aaron’s arms...

... Until As the World Turns returns again ...