ATWT Recaps Week of Dec. 19, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
At the hospital, Susan pointed out to Emily that now that she’s free, Tom no longer has any legal grounds to get Daniel, but Em ruined the nice moment by proving her obsession with Paul is undying. At the police station, the stylized-but-shaky cell cam showed us Barbara’s visit with Paul, who blamed himself for everything that’s happened, but still wouldn’t admit that the baby is better off with Jennifer. Babs was there to break the news that she’s chosen Jen over him (so she’s finally letting him go!). In their ensuing argument, Barbara implied, more or less, that she doesn’t have a problem with his actions, just how far he took them. “I have blamed myself and your father, for so many lapses in your childhood, but this attitude, this arrogance….” she lectured. “Get out,” he interrupted. She agreed to comply, but pointed out that then he’d be completely alone. “No he won’t,” said Emily, who’d just arrived. Babs left after warning Em that she would be punished. Paul instantly softened with a smile at the sight of his co-conspirator, who delusionally reassured him that everything will be fine once they’re married. And you’d think the one of them who’s currently in jail would look more excited about the happily-ever-after plans, but sadly for Em that wasn’t the case.
When she saw Jennifer and Johnny at the church, Gwen wanted to leave, but Jen convinced her to stay and kindly thanked her for taking such good care of the baby, even offering to let her hold him (Gwen wasn’t ready for that.) Jen left soon after telling Will that she still wants him to be part of Johnny’s life (and The Best Teen Ever apologized for not calling to convey his happiness for her sooner). At the service, Gwen couldn’t stop staring at the baby Jesus figurine in the nativity scene. Afterward, she announced to Will that she wants them to have a baby. Outside the church, Jennifer briefly wished for Dusty, but “That would be selfish now, wouldn’t it? Because we already have so much.” No kidding. At home, she fantasized about him anyway, because nothing is ever enough for her. Luke and his buddy stumbled by, drunk, and the friend hilariously teased him about how he has to get home to cut a squash or something.
Keith showed up to be a big old buzzkill for the Snyder family Christmas, where Dusty had been cajoled into playing Santa again. Holden and Meg got a moment alone to discuss the interloper in the Snyder marriage and how everyone was wrong about her relationship with Dusty. Holden wanted her to catch him up on the baby switch mess, and Meg sort of defended Emily, who did what she did because she “loves the guy.” “That’s no excuse,” responded her brother. Meanwhile, poor Keith got the chilliest reception possible, and almost made us feel sorry for him. Lily slipped out to find Holden organizing presents in the barn and it didn’t take long for her to melt in his arms. Luke spied on them kissing (for a bit too long), but ran off and made noise that brought on Lily’s paranoia. Back at the house, Keith searched frantically for Lily, annoying/amusing Meg and Dusty, who were busy trying to make out. Faith showed up with the cutest “Hi” for Dusty (which he returned) to announce that Natalie needs a diaper. Meg took care of the dirty work, while Dusty practiced his parenting skills by chatting with Faith about how she has to go to bed before Santa comes. While helping her find a picture she’d drawn for her aunt, he stumbled upon Meg’s plane ticket to Tampa. Outside, Keith was disappointed that Luke seems to be trying to pickle his stolen kidney, but Luke sassed him and snarked, “Check out the barn.” Keith did just that, arriving outside the door just after Lily confessed that she will always love Holden and pulled him into a passionate kiss. At least someone got what he wanted for Christmas!
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