As the World Turns

Dusty and Lucy share an emotional conversation in the aftermath of the fight. Lucy is upset that Dusty was in trouble but didnt confide in her. He apologizes and asks her for another chance, but she refuses. Dusty is crushed when Lucy declares that its over between them. Rafi confesses the gloves were weighted and Dom punches him. Margo has them both arrested. Alison confronts Rafi, tearing into him for hurting Aaron. Lucy defends her old friend, insisting that he didnt have a choice. Aaron is out of surgery but Ben remains shaken. John is concerned and presses Ben, who reacts defensively. Later, John begins a quiet investigation on Bens behavior in surgery. Meanwhile, Dusty visits Aaron, encouraging him to get better. He vows to help take care of Aaron from now on. Later, Craig gloats as Dusty is arrested. Julia interrupts a close moment between Jack and Carly to inform Jack of Aarons condition and to bring him to the hospital. In the chapel, a distressed Lily fails to reach Holden and realizes that their marriage is over. Julia and Jack arrive to see Holden, who appreciates his cousins effort. Holden tells Jack how grateful he is that Julia sat with him during his time of need. Jack catches up with Julia and professes his love for her, and promises that she is his future. When Carly sees Jack and Julia kiss, she is forced to go and leave them alone. Later, Carly vents her frustration to Lily that everything seems to go Julias way. Meanwhile, a hidden man spies on Jack and Julia.