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"I never thought that I would have to make a decision like this about my own daughter. But I have come to understand and accept that there's no possibility that Colleen will recover. So I could...keep her on life support indefinitely and watch her body waste away, or I could turn off the machines that keep her breathing. Colleen was bright and sparkling and full of life, and that's how I want to remember her. I think that's how she would want all of us to remember her. Uh, as hard a decision as this is...taking Colleen off life support is the right decision. She's already gone. She's with Brad now...watching over us all."~Traci.

Not sure words are necessary after that quote...Beth Maitland, take a bow!

~9/24's results~
VORs: Paul, Felix, JT, Nick.
Best Props: Paul's glasses, Kay’s check, nail polish.
Hugs: Traci, JT, Steve, Paul.
Slaps: Gloria. Comic Relief: Scoobies, Gloria.
Instant Death for: Ashley, Adam, Vicki, Nikki & Victor!
Inbets: Ashley, Vicki.
Noddys: Scoobies, Gloria, Nikki, TGVN, TPTB.
CKPN/Noddys: Y&R writers, Adam.
AODs: BM, DD, ED, TL. HM AODs: JW, JC, JuC, GR.

Psych Ward~Sharon frantically calls Nick after receiving word about TGVN.
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Hospital~Ash blames herself for TGVN's die, die, die relapse, spills she told him she was leaving yay, Vicki is irked by the revelation. Adam defends Ash w/ a "friend" like that, oy. Nick contacts Paul to have Nikki reach them, then quietly urges her quickly home.
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Lane's~Rifling through her box, Lily sees an old pic w/ her, Colleen & Sierra aww, I remember Sierra! Next, she grabs the guardian angel Colleen gave her. Anxious to see Colleen, Lily listens as Cane warns her not to go lol, that ain't gonna stop her. He worries Lily will catch germs in her weakened state & refuses to take the risk love his protectiveness, but it's up to Lily.
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Hospital~Billy enters w/ Colleen's things, while Steve brings Traci food. Billy "talks" w/ Colleen, as Jack's specialist, Dr. Novich, greets the family here comes more bad news *sobs*. But the doc concurs w/ Dr. Snyder--the damage is irreversible. Traci's determined to find more experts, ventilator be damned damn, I'm already teary. Billy recalls Vicki's coma, as Traci muses miracles happen daily I really wish this was one of those times. Jack calms it's time to remove Colleen from support, but Traci refuses to permit it poor mama.
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Lounge area~Ash is horrified by her remarks to TGVN & wonders why the doc hasn't updated her. Adam has a driver on standby to take Ash home give it up, Adam!, but Ash isn't sure where home is anymore not the ranch! Adam gushes she's amazing, to stand by TGVN after what he's done oh please. Nick, Vicki/JT arrive & Abby soon after. The doc announces TGVN's stable & ready for surgery bastard. Nick/Vicki wait in TGVN's room, as Adam presses Ash again about going home. She firmly states no, she's staying go Ash! Adam is so annoying today.
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Lane's~Lane continue to argue over Lily going to the hospital guess who wins this fight, lol. Lily threatens to go by cab; she'll never forgive herself if something happens to Colleen & she's not there tell him, Lily. Cane relents, but demands she wear a mask good thinking. Lily thanks him, after he adds they won't be staying long.
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Hospital~To Billy & Traci, Jack reasons they went through this w/ their dad--Colleen's gone--not comatose I love how Jack is staying strong here. It was hard to go up against Gloria, but their dad wanted it that way. Traci persists miracles do happen, but even Steve concedes 3 docs can't be wrong exactly. Traci sobs they can't make her pull the plug on her only daughter oh man...sniff.
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TGVN's room~Nick sighs a press conference will need to be done. W/ Sharon's message, Nick wants to tell her in person about TGVN. A miffed Vicki oh get over yourself Vicki knows Nick wouldn't want Sharon to relapse.
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Hospital~Traci fusses she's being realistic, her daughter is alive no she's not sweetie, sigh. Jack counters--only by machines thank you. Traci accuses Jack of cruelty, but Jack exhales this is just Colleen's body--not her bingo, Jack. Abby enters & yells no get lost brat!, also reluctant to take Colleen off life support. She sobs in Traci's embrace. Abby begs her sister to wake up.
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Hospital~Lane arrive, Lily in head wrap & mask doing her best MJ impression, lol. She's floored to receive news from Billy that Colleen won't wake up. After refusing to go home, Lily is escorted by Billy to Colleen's room. In the hall~Steve reminisces about Colleen as a child, cries he loved her as his own...but is determined to remain strong for Traci aww, I've always loved Steve, he was great here. Jack, meanwhile, listens angrily as Adam tries again to get Ash home punch his ass out, Jack. Ash scowls at Adam to stop, then stumps off & promptly runs into Nikki. Ash fears she's a ghost: Nikki looks as she did the night Ash thought she hit her Ash's look was priceless here.
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Hospital~Ash snorts stay away from her, then runs past Nikki, w/ Jack stopping long enough to ask Nikki where she's been before chasing after Ash. By the elevator, Ash rattles Nikki was dead, she hit her...then again runs off, Jack still in chase ok, this part was hilarious to me, lol. But Ash is so far gone. Paul gets off elevator; Nikki infers she hasn't seen the kids yet. Off to TGVN's room.
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TGVN's room~Vicki nixes the mags JT brought her, then is elated seeing her mom. They hug. Vicki reveals they're putting an artificial pump in TGVN's die scum die! heart. Nikki is crushed. JT unloads to Paul there is no hope for Colleen sigh. Paul relays the lesson he's learned in all this is sometimes personal feelings have to be set aside. Watching Vicki, JT agrees good scene between Paul/JT.
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Sharon's room~Now in the know, Sharon wonders if Nick's told Phyllis. Nick hasn't, cites she'd be back here instantly, but feels she's best needed w/ Summer. Sharon thinks Phyllis should be there if TGVN dies only if she gets to kill him. Nick is certain TGVN brought Patty to town & fires his actions almost killed Summer! Nick frets one minute he's angry, the next fears TGVN's demise too bad his demise isn't imminent! TGVN never meant any harm *snort* of course not, he's an angel Sharon excuses, then doubles over in pain. Sharon sighs it's just the Braxton-Hick's she's had the last few days; it's normal. After she questions Nick's appearance, he admits he needed to get away from the hospital. Sharon insists he call Phyllis home not your problem.
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Hospital~Abby leaves to check on TGVN, Lily apologizes for not hugging anyone--but exhales she couldn't stay away. She cries seeing Colleen me too.
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Sharon's room~Sharon scoffs she's heard Nick's reasons for not spilling all to Phyllis, but it's not fair to turn to her huh? It's not always about you. She whines how will Phyllis feel when she hears all this stuff Nick's kept from her you mean the baby, which YOU insisted he not tell her about? Sharon concludes, Nick's w/ Phyllis; there's nothing more to say again, she's trying to push him away? She seemed bitchy to me today.
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Abbotts~W/ Jack, Ash vents she killed her ED was great in these scenes, lol. Ash was really cuckoo here. Jack clarifies no, Nikki's fine--he just saw her. It's all in her head. Ash screams out she knows what she did; Adam barges in & quips what's wrong ugh, go away you deceitful bitch!? Jack conveys what happened, then reiterates Nikki's back. Adam pressures Ash to move back again, he'll phone Taylor. Jack squawks, an ob/gyn THANK YOU!!!??? Jack hints Ash needs a psych hospital, one that's safe where they can help her. Finally, Ash agrees good grief, about time, so Jack calls Dr. Jamison. Adam looks displeased ha!
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TGVN's room~Nikki's sorry for how she left & doesn't know where her letters went just think about it, Nikki. Nikki exclaims she loves Paul, but can't give her heart & soul yet you still give it freely to TGVN, idiot. Vicki affirms TGVN never told her about their last convo, Nikki squirms Ash should be there not her. Vicki flashbacks to TGVN's confession & stresses he has something important to tell Nikki zzzzzz.
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Hospital~Lily drops the guardian angel in Colleen's hand & Traci remembers it. Lily chortles how Brad gave it to Colleen & she then lent it to her. Lily sobs if only Colleen had it when aww, hugs...then trails off as both women note Colleen appears to be sleeping she sure does. Lily reveals the dream she had & smiles Colleen told her to live in the present. Traci queries what would Colleen want her to do, Lily suggests Colleen wouldn't want to be attached to all the machines neither would I. Lifting the charm from Colleen's palm, Traci places it back in Lily's hands & moans Colleen doesn't need it anymore **sobs** This was a beautiful moment.
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Psych Ward~Ash sits, as Jack handles the paperwork. Adam offers to stay w/ Ash, but Jack wails about him being there. Adam snipes he's doing what he thinks TGVN would want him to. Jack converses w/ a doctor, while Adam opposes geez, come on--someone kick his ass already. Jack tells him to back off go Jackie, then has Ash sign the papers.
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TGVN's room~JT leaves, as TGVN is returned. Vicki smiles hi to her dad, then breathes he can now tell Nikki what he feels how can he feel anything w/ no heart!?? JT re-enters w/ a relieved Nikki.
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Psych Ward~W/ Ash signing the papers, Jack voices what a nice place the hospital is. Ash mutters she should be in jail. Jack hugs her, promises to visit, then leaves nice moment here. Dr. Yang shows Ash her room; in the waiting area, Adam calls Dr. Taylor to meet right away--they're in trouble can't wait for them to go down!
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Sharon's room~Nick begins to leave after JT calls. Nick states they will talk later, but Sharon thinks they've said everything they needed ass. Exiting, Nick pauses when Sharon doubles over again. She shoos him away, sure she's fine.
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Hospital~Surrounded by Steve, Abby, Lily, Billy--Traci shares she's accepted Colleen's fate. She's decided to take Colleen off the ventilator. Traci sobs she's w/ Brad now damn, effing writers!!
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TGVN's room~TGVN gurgles she's there, as Nikki opines she came as soon as she heard yeah, but you couldn't come home for your kids, oy. Soon, the doctor enters. Bad news: TGVN needs a heart transplant & within a week's time no, just pull his plug!

VORs: Abbotts sans Ash, Lily, JT, Cane, Nick.
Hugs: Abbotts, Lily, JT, Paul.
Best Brother: Jack. Biggest Pest: Adam.
Priceless: Ash running into Nikki.
Best Props: Guardian angel, Lily's head wrap/mask, hospital forms.
Inbets: Vicki, Ash.
Noddys: Sharon, Nikki.
CKPN Irredeemable Bastard Noddys: Adam, TGVN.
AODs: ED, PB, BeMa, CK. HM AODs: DD, TL, GW [Steve].

Ugh, next week is going to piss me off...cheerio, everyone! LOL. :)