"Well it's just an honor to have been nominated and it is also just reaffirming to know that my dedication and professionalism have not gone entirely unnoticed." - Erica, regarding the Media Woman of the Year Award
"Mary Fickett made her long awaited return to All My Children on today's program. Fickett opted for an extended leave to spend time with her family while her role as Ruth dwindled. Ruth has been explained away as being at the bedside of a dying friend since her depature. Ruth made her return just in time for Charlie's wedding and, in style of old, Ruth began handing out her sought out advice. She told Tad that ever marriage has its rocky roads, but Tad and Dixie can survive the trouble and live just as happily as she and Joe. Ruth also told Kelsey that she was not opposed to her pregnancy and loved her no matter what she does. Adam paid Erica a visit at Linden House to offer his help in battling her drug addiction. Erica responded by virtually slamming the door in Adam's face and to combat her stress from the event, she popped a few of her miracle pills. Down at Pine Valley High, Michael's students made their promise a reality by protesting outside the school for Michael's reinstatement. Dixie and Laurel were proud that the kids were rallying behind their teacher, but Trevor seemed a bit unnerved. When the principal told the gatherers to get back to class or face a one week suspension, Trevor did support the kids' right to assembly. Dixie called Mike to tell him what was going on and Mike rushed to the school to see the protest for himself. Once he got there, Mike urged his students to head back to class so they would be suspended and get a negative mark on their permanent records. Reluctantlt, the crowd broke up and everyone ended up where they were supposed to be. Tim found himself surrounded by two thugs who were taunting and teasing him about being a "fag boy." Someone threw rocks at Myrtle's Boarding House, smashing the windows. Things weren't much better at Cecily and Charlie's wedding. Cecily was a nervous wreck, but found the stability to try to fix up Hayley and Mateo. Junior continued his cold treatment towards Tad and Liza. Dixie finally pulled her son aside and asked him to tell her the truth about why he dislikes Liza so much. From the mouths of babes, Junior laid his cards on the table, saying that he saw Tad and Liza kissing." - Soap Central