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12/12/96 Laura Analyzes Brooke's Dream




"Adam summoned Stuart to Chandler Mansion to enlist his services in snagging Brooke. Adam finally confessed that he is madly in love with Brooke, but hinted that he'll need Stuart's help to make sure that Brooke feels the same way. Stuart seemed a bit confused. He asked his twin brother how he could be in love with Brooke and be planning to get married to Liza. Adam spelled everything out for Stuart: He does not love Liza and there will not be a wedding. He said that there was never any intention of walking down the aisle, it was merely a scam to make Tad and Brooke jealous. Adam asked Stuart if he could go to Brooke's and help her to come to the realization that she loves Adam and wants to be with him. You'd think Stuart would be more than happy to help, but he was not so sure that Adam should be with Brooke any more. Adam was disappointed in his brother, but said that he will be more than happy to fill in for his brother. Stuart was upset and told Adam that he should not even consider impersonating him. He reminded Adam of the fiasco he caused when he "kidnapped himself" to test Gloria's devotion. Adam promised that he would not say or do anything that wasn't the truth. Stuart commented that he felt bad about the situation and that something bad will happen if Adam goes through with his sceme.

Liza told Jake that she had to go back to the inn. She was flattered that Jake cared for her and wanted her to spend the night, but said that he needs to evaluate his life before making any big decisions. She commented that she has been sharing personal information with him, but that he has yet to say anything about himself. She turned his questions against him and asked if he always plans on living in the forest and talking to trees. Jake said that he has "no cares or destinations" and that he comes with an "as is" label. Liza's clothes had finally dried and she dressed so that she could return to the inn. Liza accidentally left her WRCW identification badge behind. When Jake found it, he realized that he "knew" the woman he called "Ace." Jake flashed back to a conversation he had with big brother Tad. Tad told Joey (or Jake if you prefer) that he never imagined that his marriage to Dixie would come to an end, but that Liza had some sort of irresitable lure. Jake decided to follow Liza to her room.

As Liza entered her room, she found a familiar figure laying on her bed---Tad! He waited for her to return from her walk so that he could tell her about Adam's WRCW scam. He said that Stuart is the rightful owner of WRCW and that Liza will not get half of the station because it is not Adam's to give away. Liza was stunned that Tad cared for her. He explained that they had been through a lot together and that he did not want to see her get hurt. Liza wrapped her arms around Tad, just as Jake opened the door and caught the two hugging.

Brooke woke from a strange nightmare and found Laura rushing to her side to make sure that everything was okay. Laura said that she can interpret dreams and would like to help Brooke find out what her nightmare might mean. Laura gave an example interpretation. She said that if you dream that you are a diver on the springboard and have a fear of diving into the pool, your dream represents a feeling of sexual inadequacy. I'm still working on that one, folks. Anyway, Brooke told Laura that she dreamt that she was at a wedding and that she was pleading for the ceremony to be stopped. Laura instantly suggested that the dream represented Adam and Liza's pending nuptials. Brooke swore that the wedding could not be Adam's wedding, because she did not recognize anyone's face. She went on to say that Adam is free to marry whomever he chooses.

Stuart showed up on an unannounced visit a short time later. He apologized for barging in, but said that he needed to talk to Brooke about Adam and "the mistake he's about to make." Stuart turned his head for a second and flashed a familiar "Adam" expression.

Cameron and Angela Hawkins. Sound familiar? Well, it shouldn't. Those were the new names that have been assigned to Noah and Julia. On their ride to their new location, Jack told the couple that they will need to deny any knowledge of Pine Valley or its residents. He also said that a packet of biographical information will be given to them at the airport so that they can read up on their new identities. They're new location will be somewhere on the Monterey Peninsula of Northern California. Jack hinted that Julia might be able to find a job somewhere in the health field, but said that Noah will have a harder time finding a job because of his modeling career. The ad campaign that Noah had been featured in was a national campaign and this meant that there was a high probablity that he would be recognized. Jack suggested that Noah remain "underground" for some time before emerging into society. At some point he could pursue a photography career because he was not a well known photographer while living in Pine Valley. Rose, Jack said, would be living in the same town. Before leaving, Jack dropped the couple off at Wildwind for a final farewell. Julia and Noah relived their wedding with a waltz. "It's been an incredible journey," Julia said with a slight sniffle. "It's not over yet," Noah replied. A beautiful montage of their most memorable moments flashed on the screen as the audio from their wedding vows played over the video. As the sun slowly rose over the horizon, the couple knew that the new dawn meant they would have to assume a new life. Noah recited one of his Aunt Grace's favorite sayings: God don't shut no doors without opening a few windows. Noah took Julia by the hand and the two took one final look around before Julia said "Goodbye, Pine Valley."

This marks Keith Hamilton Cobb and Sydney Penny's final appearance on All My Children."

- Soap Central