NEWS:

• ATWT and GL have been renewed through 2009 with the option of being picked up in 2010!!
• JC (Sofie) has been given a contract....no word yet on the length.

SOW:

• Margo is drawn into Matt and Gray's web.
• Brad pushes Katie away.
• Ali learns the truth about Matt.
• Casey reaches out to Ameera.

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• Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Sofie and Cole face off. Before long, Cole takes Hallie from the recovery room! Does he get away with his plan? Is Hallie safe?
• At the same time, Henry and Vienna fans it’s time to celebrate. This week, Henry and Vienna reunite! In more couples�?developments, Katie gets good news from Jack. Does he see a chance for them? But what about brother Brad?
• While on the other side of Oakdale, Matt confesses that he is no good, and either is Gray. In whom is he confiding? More importantly, how will this person respond to Matt’s fessing up? The week winds down as Holden, Luke, Noah and Ameera head to Homeland Security to extend Ameera’s visa. Do they succeed? Find out this week on As the World Turns, but remember, As the World Turns is pre-empted due to NCAA Basketball on Thursday and Friday March 20 and 21.

LYNDA HIRSCH:

• Sofie learns that Cole took Hallie from the recovery room. Gwen and Will spot Cole with the baby. Cole panics, throws the baby at Will and races off. Gwen tries to comfort Sofie, who now suggests Hallie would be better off with Will and Gwen. Henry receives word that Vienna wants to meet him at the church. Gray pours gasoline in front of the church, as Henry and Vienna find themselves locked in. Matt changes his mind about burning down the church and knocks Gray out. Gray recovers and shoots Matt. Tom and Margo find Matt badly wounded. Casey tells Margo that Gray Gerard's real name is Gerald Nevins. Tom thinks he might be related to Margo's rapist. Jack tells Katie that they might have a future together �?when the drama with Parker is resolved. The DA lays out his case for why Parker is guilty and should be tried as an adult. Carly insists Kit fired the second, killing shot, but the DA points out they have no evidence of this. A homeless woman gives Carly a receipt that proves Kit was in Oakdale the night Sam died.

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• March 17 (Monday) Sophie receives a surprise; Carly gets a tip towards tracking down Kit; Matt shares the truth with Alison; Henry and Vienna have an explosive reunion.
• March 18 (Tuesday) Bonnie gives an ultimatum to Brad; Matt tries to save Henry and Vienna; Gray Gerald's connection to the city is revealed.
• March 19 (Wednesday) Noah and Ameera are questioned; Margo receives a threat; Parker's trial starts as Carly continues to search for evidence.
• The show is preempted on March 20 (Thursday) and March 21 (Friday) for March Madness.

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• Katie and Brad finally admit to their feelings for one another.
• Carly and Jack take a step in the right direction.

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• Margo is threatened.

• Brad receives an ultimatum.

• Matt tells Alison the truth.

• Henry and Vienna get locked inside a church.

• Jack and Katie talk about a possible future together.

• Carly finds some evidence that may help Parker.

SNEAK PEEKS:

• Carly finds something that could clear Parker.
• The verdict comes in on Parker's case.
• Vienna and Henry get a special gift.
• Katie takes a big chance and asks Jack a difficult question.
• Jack tells Carly they need a witness as to Kit being in town on the night in question.
• Brad tells Katie in no uncertain terms that the two of them are not finished