... As the World Turns ...

... Carly returns fire and the ensuing gun battle leaves Kit lying dead. Leaning over the wounded Jack, Carly begs him not to leave her. Meanwhile, Brad comforts Katie as she regains consciousness. Alison tells Casey that she's certain Matt is up to no good...

... When Vienna confides that she's worried about Henry, Gray offers to find out what happened. Gwen apologizes to Will for blindsiding him when she gave Hallie back. Katie and Brad finally locate Henry...

... Alison prods Casey to dig up information on Gray to learn if Matt is doing the thug's dirty work. At the hospital, a shaken Casey learns that the bullet splintered near Jack's heart. Henry tells Vienna he believes her boyfriend had him kidnapped...

... Casey turns to Will for help investigating Gray. Following emergency surgery, Carly breathes a huge sigh of relief when the doctor assures her that Jack should make a complete recovery. Later, Carly admits to an irked Margo how she killed Kit in self-defense without first getting a confession...

... Vienna is torn when Henry insists on pressing charges against Gray. Parker realizes that Kit's death has damaged his case. Will and Casey cover when Margo catches them using the computer at the precinct house. Poker player Irv claims he abducted Henry to punish him for not paying his gambling debts...

... As Henry insists the confession is bogus, Gray quietly commends Matt for finding a patsy to take the fall. Brad tells Katie a romantic bedtime story as he tucks her in for the night...

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