All My Children Recaps

AMC Week of November 24, 2008

Monday

Krystal woke up from another dream about David, and Tad tried to console her. They were interrupted by a call from Jake. He needed Tad to talk Aidan into surgery. They both hurried to the hospital. At the hospital, Krystal found Angie, who was clearly upset. Angie told her she thought Rebecca knew Jesse better than she did. Angie said she didn't want to be so understanding. She vented to Krystal, who said she needed to have that conversation with Jesse. Just then they looked up and found Jesse watching them. Krystal left them alone. Angie told him she was feeling like a third wheel, and broke down in tears.

Greenlee informed Aidan he had to have surgery, and he told her that Emma's kidnapping had gone wrong, admitting it was his fault. He confessed that Annie was behind the kidnapping, and had asked Aidan to help her. Aidan explained that although his first instinct was to tell Greenlee and Ryan about Annie's misguided plan, when he went to find them, he caught the look Greenlee was giving Ryan and couldn't handle it. After the tornados, he found out Annie had gone through with her scheme and decided to play along so that he could find Emma. Finished with the story, Aidan asked Greenlee to go away. On her way out, Greenlee ran into Tad, and wished him luck getting through to Aidan. Tad secured Aidan's cooperation.

When Annie pulled a gun on Ryan, he tried to talk her down. She started blaming Greenlee for everything. He said he would help her if she would just tell him the truth. She lowered the gun and
said she couldn't kill him — she loved him. Then she confessed to the kidnapping. It was the only way she could get him back. Ryan sat her down and asked her to tell him everything. She insisted she always made sure Emma was safe. He pointed out that that wasn't true. Annie admitted she hadn't expected Di to turn on her. She was sure Ryan still had feelings for her. When Greenlee interrupted the conversation, Annie told Greenlee she was behind the kidnapping, then asked if they were really that different — after all, Greenlee kidnapped Spike. Emma came out when she heard raised voices. While Annie reassured Emma, Ryan handed Greenlee Annie's gun and took Emma back to bed. When Annie tried to leave, Greenlee pulled the gun on her and said Ryan didn't want her going anywhere. Annie told Greenlee she was right about her, and stepped out on to the balcony. Ryan walked out and Annie told them she knew what she had to do... then jumped over the railing.

At ConFusion, Reese introduced herself to JR, and Bianca flew up to them and cursed at JR. Tearfully, she accused him of trying to rape Amanda. JR denied it, and walked away. Bianca apologized to Reese for flipping out. Reese thought there was something more to Bianca's reaction than her history with rape. Bianca admitted the guilt about Kendall was getting to her. Randi, Natalia and Pete interrupted, saying they were ready to get to work. Rather than work, everyone just started dancing.

David and Amanda discussed his plans for JR. David told her his goal was to get little A. When she accused him of trying to settle old scores, he got annoyed and ordered her to get out. Amanda got home to find JR waiting for her. He wanted to apologize. She thanked him. He looked around and noticed that the boat needed repairs. The engine was broken, she admitted. JR checked it out and said he could fix it, he just needed to find a few parts. She cleaned the grease off his face and they shared an intimate moment.

Krystal found Tad, who informed her Aidan was being prepped for surgery. He wasn't doing the surgery, David told Jake, who insisted he was and pushed past David. Later, David walked into the operating room, and said that the board of directors had sent him there to assist.

Tuesday

Amanda and JR shared a tense moment. The two chatted about Amanda's problems and had a light moment. After JR left, Randi called Amanda and urged her to hurry to ConFusion. Amanda dryly asked if Erica needed someone to wax her car.

Jake informed Taylor that he was in trouble with the hospital board and blamed David, who showed up to gloat. Taylor jumped to Jake's defense. A smug David asked Taylor, "I'm sorry, have we met?" and Taylor reamed him about moving on. Jake told David he wouldn't let him play God at the hospital and manipulate everyone. Later in bed, Jake asked Taylor what her plans for the future were. She said that if she could, she would return to Iraq, but she was no longer desperate to do so. She admitted that she had wanted to go back to Iraq to die so she wouldn't have to face the pain of living without Brot.

Everyone got ready at ConFusion. Zach arrived as the group stressed out. Reese talked about why the fundraiser was so important. Zach snapped at her and asked her if she was a doctor that could produce miracles, because that's what it would take to get Kendall back. Reese said she was just trying to help, but Zach said he didn't want to hear it and stormed off. Bianca, Amanda and Reese worried about Zach. Amanda joked to Reese about how Kendall was no saint but was interrupted when Bianca overheard and went off on her. When Reese tried to diffuse the situation Bianca bit her head off and told her to stay out of it. Bianca apologized but Reese couldn't help but feel she was over-stepping. Bianca assured Reese that she was just as much a part of the family as anyone else and the two shared a kiss.

Colby and Amanda finally arrived at ConFusion. Pete gushed to Amanda about Colby and then suggested that Colby join Fusion as an intern. Colby was annoyed that Pete wanted her away from the hospital because of Brot and told him that Brot was in love with Taylor. Amanda overheard but was called away. Later, Pete couldn't find Colby and Randi and Natalia told him that she just wasn't that into him.

Annie jumped off the balcony. Greenlee called the police as Ryan rushed to get to her but she had already escaped. Jesse arrived but told the two that they needed proof that she kidnapped Emma before he could arrest her. Greenlee and Ryan thought about their next move while Jesse suggested they let the police do their job. Ryan realized that he wanted to make sure Annie was all right because he felt partly responsible for what had happened. Jesse got word that Annie's car had been found at the side of the road. Ryan
and Jesse went to the hospital to speak with Aidan, but David didn't want to let them speak to him. As they were about to leave, Aidan woke up and agreed to speak to them. Ryan quietly questioned Aidan. Ryan started to get heated up about Emma's kidnapping so Jesse kicked him out. Then Ryan snapped at Greenlee over leaving Emma with the babysitter and began to blame himself for the whole ordeal. Greenlee assured Ryan he had done the right thing by leaving Annie. Meanwhile, Jesse told Aidan that he was in for some serious jail time. Ryan realized that Annie was probably at Wildwind.

Colby brought Brot some Thanksgiving food. Brot reminisced about old times and wished that things could be better. Colby tried to encourage him. Brot shoved the food on the ground and exclaimed that "The man Taylor loved is dead and buried" and then shouted at Colby to get out. Later, Brot hid in the shadows as JR showed up. Colby returned and found JR with the broken part of Amanda's yacht. Colby tried to comfort JR about losing Babe as Brot listened.

Annie stared into a mirror at Wildwind and flatly told her reflection that the guests would soon be on their way. She set up the dining room for Thanksgiving and began to envision a perfect Thanksgiving with Ryan, Zach, Greenlee and Aidan. In her dreams, Ryan made a toast: "To Annie, the love of my life!" to which everyone replied "To Annie!" Annie imagined Greenlee apologizing to her. David interrupted her little "tea party" when he arrived and saw her sitting at the table alone. Ryan, Greenlee and Jesse arrived to find David knocked out - Annie had escaped yet again. In a dusty old bathroom, Annie told her reflection that tomorrow would be the happiest day of her life as she sloppily applied red lipstick...

Wednesday

Frankie greeted Randi, who was getting ready for the ConFusion fundraiser. Randi brought him a suit to change into after his shift. In Taylor's room, Jake helped Taylor get ready to go. Jake could tell something was up, and Taylor told him it was the three-year anniversary of the day she met Brot. She apologized for bringing him up, but Jake said he understood.

At the Hubbard house, Natalia brought a dress for Rebecca so she could come to the fundraiser as her date. Rebecca was unsure, but Angie and Natalia talked her into it, though Angie clearly wasn't thrilled with the idea.

David arrived on the yacht as Amanda got ready. Amanda reminded him that the deal was off. David worked to convince her to join his plans again, and Amanda agreed, for an extra million dollars — she wanted 6 not 5, and she would take care of JR her way. David agreed.

Emma asked Ryan when Annie was coming home. Ryan said he didn't know and told Emma how much he loved her. Jesse came by and informed Ryan they hadn't been able to find Annie. Meanwhile, Annie was sloppily putting lipstick on in the mirror, and recited her vows to Ryan. She called him, and after making no sense at all, said she would see him soon — this time they would do it right.

Zach sat with Kendall, and a doctor informed him they had done everything they could. He got frustrated and ordered her out, telling Kendall he was taking her home.

Bianca greeted Erica at ConFusion. Greenlee arrived, unhappy with what Erica had done. She didn't need some "diva tyrant" taking over. Erica insisted she would be taking care of the company of Kendall's behalf until Kendall woke up. A little later, Greenlee apologized to Bianca for coming on too strong, but pointed out that she didn't think Erica's intentions were honorable. David came in and Erica asked him to promise to behave himself. He simply told her he looked beautiful. Tad suggested David leave town. David informed Tad that Aidan would be dead if he hadn't been there for his surgery. Jake introduced Erica and and Bianca to Taylor. Erica lightly pointed out that she was the one who killed a man at the Bella party, but congratulated her on saving Randi's life. Colby walked in and let Pete know that Brot was leaving in the morning — she was taking him to the bus station. She was visibly freaked out when she ran into Taylor and Jake. She asked if Taylor was happy and then quickly scurried off. Amanda greeted JR when he walked in. Adam and Erica flirted, but Erica left him to greet Jackson. Erica asked if he would be bidding on a dance with her. Greenlee interrupted them, and Jackson asked how she was doing. He warned her to watch out for Annie. Angie introduced Krystal and Tad to Natalia and Rebecca. Frankie remarked that he wasn't expecting the whole family. He and Angie walked away to talk privately, and Frankie let her know he thought she was taking the family thing too far. Jesse came in and Greenlee was disappointed to hear he hadn't found Annie yet. Jesse greeted Angie, Natalia and Rebecca. Natalia suggested he dance with her mom. They both demurred. Jesse pulled Angie aside and asked what Rebecca was doing there. He'd wanted to spend time with her. Angie was frustrated with Jesse and Frankie. Later, Randi gave Frankie a hard time about his attitude toward Natalia.

Ryan arrived at ConFusion and said he thought Annie was coming there. Jesse stationed cops around the room. Meanwhile, Annie went into the ConFusion bathroom and put together her something borrowed, something blue, something old, and something new ensemble — the new being a knife. Meanwhile, Erica asked Zach about Kendall, who only said she wasn't worse. Reese also greeted Zach, but got the cold shoulder. Erica and Zach started off the evening officially with a speech. Zach handed over a check and then quickly left. Erica started the bidding for a dance with her. Jackson bid $10,000, Adam raised it to $25,000; David got the winning bid of $50,000. Everyone, including Adam and Jackson watched as they danced. Adam tried to cut in, but Erica excused herself to go to the bathroom. As JR and Amanda danced, he admitted that her being there made it easier. David let Krystal know he was available at anytime. As Tad and Krystal danced, he accused her of going to see David and she stormed out. Reese found Zach on the roof. He told her that the doctor had urged him to bring Kendall back so that she could die at home. Reese said how sorry she was, and asked if Bianca and Erica knew. He wasn't telling them that night, replied Zach. Downstairs, Annie suddenly walked in wearing her wedding dress, covered in blood. Annie pulled out the blood-spattered knife, and said no one would interfere with their wedding this time. Ryan asked if she hurt herself, and she assured him she hadn't. Annie said she loved him, and that everything she'd done had been for him. She recited her vows. When Ryan asked who she hurt with the knife, Annie looked confused. Meanwhile, Erica lay bleeding on the bathroom floor.

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Thursday

Gone for the holiday — Full recaps resume Monday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday

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