Recap by Sheri

One Life to Live Recap for Thursday, December 24, 2002

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Jessica is horrified that Viki let Mitch take her out of the hospital. She struggles with what Viki did to her and she tells her that she isn't her mother. Hysterically, Viki tells her never to say that again. Viki tries to defend her actions but Jessica is still hung up on the fact that Viki let Mitch take her. Viki tells her she knows that Jessica is angry. Jessica asks Viki why she didn't stop him, or call out to her dad.and then she realizes Clint isn't dad.

Mill House

Rex goes to see Roxy, looking for Jessica. Roxy tells him that she hasn't seen her. She spouts off that Asa Buchanan wants her, and is head over heels in love with her. Rex asks her about Asa, not believing a word out of her mouth. He asks her about Max. She tells Rex that Asa is going to fight for her. Rex asks her why she is still there, and then calls her dumb. Roxy tells him that he is right. Roxy asks herself what she is waiting for.

Asa's mansion

Asa congratulates Max and tells him that he has got Roxy eating out of his hand. Max's divorce will be forthcoming. Max hands Asa, Rae's divorce papers. Asa smiles. Max and Asa continue to scheme about their respective divorces.

Palace Restaurant/Bar

Renee sets up Rae again. Rae comes into find Renee donning a new hairstyle. She has been drinking again. Rae pulls a bottle of liquor out of Renee's mouth and they argue about her drinking when Rae has agreed to divorce Asa. Then Renee tells Rae she must be crazy to expect Asa to give up 90% of his fortune, in order to get his divorce from Rae. Then Renee tells her if she doesn't believe that to ask his latest ex-wife Gabrielle. Rae turns around and finds Gabrielle with Nigel. They tell her that they our on their way to the ballet.

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Viki tries to comfort Jessica and she pulls away. She tells Viki not to touch her. Jessica keeps asking Viki how she could let Mitch take her? Jessica tells her that Mitch raped her and that is why she was born. She tells Viki that she blocked her out, so she must have not ever wanted her. Jessica tells her that she can never look at her again without remembering that Viki didn't want her. Viki begs her not to leave. Viki tells her that she doesn't know what Mitch will to do her if she does.

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Cristian tells Natalie that he has to go talk to Jen. Then Todd walks in on them and starts hurling insults in Todd like fashion at Cristian. Cristian fights back, asking Todd what he wants, and how he got past security? Todd asks him if he is working his way through his nieces. Todd tells them that security is escorting some creepy man off the property. Todd leaves and Natalie begs Cristian not to leave realizing it was Mitch that the security guards escorted off the property.

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Jessica fires back and tells Viki that Mitch wouldn't hurt her, because he is her father. She tells Viki that at least he told her the truth, which is more than she can say for Viki! (Oooh, ouch!) She tells Viki she never wants to see her again and storms out the door.

Cristian's loft

Jen asks Mitch if they can talk about Natalie tomorrow. He tells her he has news for her and that Cristian is on his way over right now to dump her. Mitch tells Jen that he just witnessed Natalie and Cristian rejoicing in their renewed love for each other and that they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Jen slams the door in Mitch's face. He walks in anyway. Jen tells him that she has tried everything she could to stop Cristian from telling her about Natalie.

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As Viki sits pondering the events that just happened, Bo walks in. She tells Bo that Jessica found out everything. At the main house Natalie runs into Jessica. Jessica tells Natalie that Mitch Laurence is her father. Natalie asks her what she is talking about. Jessica tells her that he came back for her. Jessica tells Natalie that if it weren't for him, she would have never been born and Viki confirmed at all. Natalie cannot understand. Jessica tells her that she is Viki and Clint's daughter, the one they wanted, and she is nobody!

Cristian's loft

Cristian walks in and sees Jen sitting there, waiting for him.

Mill House

Rex tells Roxy to go for it. He tells her that she is glowing and she should go for Asa. Roxy knows he is just trying to get his hands on some of Asa's money. Then he defends her against Max, and tells her how bad Max treats her. He tells her that Asa is offering her the life she deserves. He tells her to go for the tycoon because that way she is at least trading up. He leaves. The phone rings. It is Asa. He asks her to spend Christmas with him, in the Big Apple, in the finest suite in the whole city.

Palace Restaurant/Bar

Rae asks Gabrielle and Nigel about their evening. Renee asks Gabrielle about her divorce from Asa. She tells them that Asa kicked her out on the street without a dime.

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Viki and Bo continue to talk about Jessica and Todd shows up. He asks Bo what he is doing there? Todd asks to see his sister because he has a big problem. Viki asks her him if they can talk another time. Todd asks her to call him. He leaves. Bo tells Viki that Jessica is hurt right now and she is lashing out. Bo tells her that she was drugged and there was nothing she could do and to remember that Jessica loves her more than anything on Earth.

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Natalie tries to reason with Jessica, but she can't hear her. Jessica tells Natalie her father is a monster. Jessica tells her that Viki gave her away and it wasn't Niki Smith. Natalie begs Jessica to believe her and let her help her. Jessica asks Natalie why she should believe or trust her, since she married them man. Natalie begs her to stay there and offers to go find Seth. Jessica tells her that everyone lied to her and she doesn't want to see any of them, ever again.

Cristian's loft

Cristian asks Jen if she is all right. She tells him that he was gone a long time and she was worried. He tells her that he was with Natalie. He tells her he is in love with Natalie. He tells her that he is sorry. Jen tells him that she knew something was wrong after she lost the baby.

Palace Restaurant/Bar

Rae and Renee talk about what Renee really wants. Gabrielle and Nigel talk about Bo. Hank walks in. Renee tells Rae that she is the laughing stock of the town. Renee tells her that all Rae is after is Asa's money. Hank walks over and finds out that Rae is divorcing Asa. Hank asks her if it is true, and Rae confirms that she is giving up her marriage.

Mill House/Asa's mansion

Asa continues to bait Roxy on the phone. He asks her if Max gave her a gift? He asks her if Max has shown her a good time since she has lived there. Roxy tells him to hold on because she is going to go pack a bag.

Cristian's loft

Jen tells Cristian that she still loves him. He asks her if they can still be friends. Jen tells him to go. She tells him that she never did deserve him. He tells her that she deserves the best. He turns to leave and she stops him. She walks over and picks up a gift from under the tree and gives it to him. He takes it and leaves.

Mill House

Max walks in to find Roxy packed and leaving. She hands him a present and walks out. Max throws it down and finds his camera.

Asa's mansion

Rae comes in and finds Asa. He tells her that he has just heard the good news. He tells Rae that she knew they could work something out. He leaves the room, and Rae rejoices her victory, and thinks she is going to be rich!

Cristian's loft

Cristian looks at the tag on the Christmas gift. It reads, "To the daddy of our baby." He turns around and looks at the door. As he does, inside Mitch walks into the room. He tells Jen that he is so glad that she decided to play this his way.

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Bo assures Viki he will help her. He tells her to be strong, keep it together and fight for Jessica. He promises that he will not let any harm come to her. Viki tells him that Jessica is her daughter and she has to get her back. . .

Stay tuned. . .

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Recap written by Sheri R. Vigil, © Copyright by Katherine Thurston & 2002