SYNOPSES: APRIL 1981

APRIL 1, 1981 (EP. #4251)
Jamie seemed irritated by Cecile’s concern and offers to help with work. Liz complained to Mac about Jamie leaving her desk in disarray. Blaine asked to see Melissa. Jamie caused a scene when Cecile forgot to have Liz type the dock project proposal. Melissa asked Jason to pass praise of her work ethic to Ilsa. Mac comforted Liz over the scene Jamie caused, while Sandy took Cecile out to lunch. Jason nearly recognized Sandy while having lunch with Melissa, who quickly changed the subject. Cecile thought the name sounded familiar when Sandy called himself Alex Sanderson while previously talking to Jason. Jamie took the phone off the hook and fell asleep from sedatives he took. Mac praised Sandy’s work at the Complex and asked what area he’d most like to work in. Despite Ada’s urgings, Mac refused to seek out Rachel to resolve the argument they had about Mitch and Matthew. Melissa admitted to Blaine that she and Sandy had a past, but refused to divulge details. Melissa agreed to ask Sandy to level with Blaine about his past though. Despite Sandy’s best efforts, Jamie missed the board member meeting due to taking sedatives. Mac was able to persuade two reluctant, but key board members to vote for buying Taylor’s shares of the dock project. Mac told Jamie the proposal was accepted despite several flaws in the presentation.

APRIL 2, 1981 (EP. #4252)
Philip pumped Joey about Sandy's background. Jerry was touched when Kit paid his hospital bills. Mac gifted Jamie and Cecile with a cabin at Twin Forks. Jamie almost got Ken Steele planting bombs at the Cory complex. Melissa freaked when Jason was sure he'd recognized Sandy.

APRIL 3, 1981 (EP. #4253)
Ada found a picture of Mac and Miriam while cleaning Joey and Sandy’s apartment. Philip arrived to talk to Jamie about Sandy. Marianne felt ill during breakfast with Kit. Jamie asked Philip to drop the investigation when no record of Sandy was found. Sandy asked Ada not to mention the picture of Mac and Miriam. Mitch showed Joey around the Sporting Life. Mitch told Rachel he refuses to give up his rights to Matthew. Rick prepared Jerry for discharge, who told Kit he’s staying with Clarice for a week. Marianne remembered making love to Rick. Kit told Marianne she’s jealous that Jerry is staying with Clarice, who no longer lives with Larry. Jamie and Cecile didn’t agree when Jamie mentioned how important having a biological son is to Mac. Clarice and Leigh made Jerry feel right at home. Jamie speculated to Cecile that Mac wants to raise Matthew as his own son to carry on the Cory name. Jamie told Cecile he thinks Matthew’s paternity wouldn’t matter if Mac had his own biological son. Jordan took credit for Jason’s idea of opening the escort service at the Sporting Life and praised Melissa’s singing. Jordan asked Melissa about an “old friend” that might come looking for her with a client book. Cecile came close to learning that Sandy is Mac’s son. Ken Steele was almost caught by Jamie after planting a bomb in Mac’s office.

Note: Jamie tells Cecile he was 14 when Mac and Rachel first married.

APRIL 6, 1981 (EP. #4254)
Rachel left Amanda and Matthew with Clarice, who kept company with Jerry. Jordan agreed to meet with Ken Steele rather than talk on the phone. Mac accused Rachel of not wanting to break ties with Mitch and compromising on Matthew’s custody. Melissa convinced Sandy to leave town. Sandy told Melissa that he hid Ilsa’s client book. Mac asked Rachel to inform him when she’s made a decision about Matthew. Jamie told Liz he feels genuinely sorry for Rachel, who has no one on her side regarding Matthew‘s custody. Melissa overheard Ken Steele tell Jordan he planted three bombs in the Complex and was nearly caught by Jamie. Clarice suggested Rachel talk to Mitch about Matthew‘s custody. A fight broke out when Jamie accused Mitch of pressuring Rachel into making decisions. Rachel arrived at the Sporting Life to talk with Mitch. Sandy decided to go to the Complex after Melissa told him a bomb had been planted there and Jamie ignored Sandy‘s phone calls. Mac assured Jamie that he would still be working at the Complex even if not married to Rachel, but suggested he only work 8 hours a day. Mac remembered Jamie being in Mac’s office when Sandy arrived at the Complex as the bomb was about to go off. Rachel and Mitch kissed after Rachel advised she was leaving town with the children to decide on Matthew’s custody.

APRIL 7, 1981 (EP. #4255)
Mitch escorted Rachel and the children to her flight out of town. Melissa put Jason off to call Blaine over to the Connection. Mac and Sandy tried to warn Jamie when the bomb exploded in Mac’s office. Jess complimented Jordan after hearing a news radio report about the bombings. Russ sent Rick to lead the paramedic team over to Cory Publishing. It was a tender moment when Sandy cradled Mac in his arms and called Mac,”Dad.” Melissa remembered Jason thinking he recognized Sandy. Sandy and Mac, who had regained consciousness, removed debris while searching for Jamie. Blaine calmed down Melissa, who worried that Sandy had been injured in the bombings. Melissa sang while thinking of Sandy. Ada thought Mac and Jamie had a late dinner when Cecile called worried about Jamie’s tardiness. Ada promised to have Jamie call Cecile if she hears from him. Blaine told Joey about the explosions at the Cory Complex. The paramedics arrived while Sandy was trying to calm down Mac. Joey tried to convince Blaine not to return to Jordan. While treating a patient, Rick was stunned when a firefighter mentioned a gas leak at the Complex. Melissa flirted when Jason threatened to return Melissa to Ilsa. Joey tried to convince Blaine to let him take care of things. Russ allowed a police officer to question a patient. Jamie lay unconscious with a manuscript in hand.

APRIL 8, 1981 (EP. #4256)
Joey realized how dangerous Jordan is after talking to Blaine. Philip called Pat looking for Jamie. Sandy left Mac alone to look for an escape route from the Complex. Jason and Melissa made love after Melissa apologized for being coy with him. Clarice was surprised that Jerry wanted to return to work part-time to help Brian. Philip promised to pick a frantic Cecile up from the cabin. Leigh worried about Alice’s reaction when Sally showed up at his Montreal hotel room. Melissa left Jason in bed, claiming she had business at the Connection. Larry and Jerry suspected Jordan’s hand in the Cory Publishing bombings. Sally left Montreal when Leigh refused to skip hockey practice to spend time with her. Blaine suggested Larry’s help in finding out more information about the explosions. Melissa suggested Joey and Blaine prepare an explanation for Jordan as to why they're at Joey's apartment. After removing debris, Mac and Sandy found an unconscious Jamie. Melissa told Larry of Jordan and Ken Steele's conversation, but refused to go to the police with the information. Joey refused to let Blaine return to Jordan. Rick suggested extra security and a rescue squad to look for any survivors of the bombings. Ada, Clarice, and Cecile worried about Mac and Jamie's whereabouts. Sandy went to look for help while Mac watched over Jamie. Sandy passed out from a gas leak.

APRIL 9, 1981 (EP. #4257)
Firefighters rescued Sandy, who had passed out from a gas leak. Jim and Alice talked about parenting. Kit asked Marianne if she was pregnant. Rick and Sandy entered the Complex to rescue Mac and Jamie. Mitch remembered spending time with Rachel in St. Croix while wondering about her current whereabouts. Alice pressed Sally about her relationship with Leigh and Montreal trip. Kit promised to wait for Jerry, who planned to confront Jordan after Clarice called about Mac and Jamie. Mitch bought a plane ticket for St. Croix hoping to find Rachel. Olivia confirmed for Marianne that she’s pregnant. Kit warned Blaine that Jerry was planning to confront Jordan with a gun. Jim advised Alice not to be so hard on Sally. Mac and Sandy left Jamie in Rick’s care. Marianne contemplated an abortion, but refused to talk with Rick about it. Sandy tried to comfort Mac, who was questioned by Philip and Larry. Philip asked Sandy how he knew about the planted bombs. Jerry pulled a gun on Jordan and convinced Blaine to escape with him. Paramedics took Jamie out of the Complex on a stretcher. Jerry assured Blaine she’ll never have to return to Jordan again. Jordan told Ken Steele to find Blaine and bring her back to him. Mac and Ada tried to calm down a hysterical Cecile when another explosion occurred. 126y

APRIL 10, 1981 (EP. #4258)
Everyone was relieved when Jamie was removed from the Complex on a stretcher. On a plane to St Croix, Mitch recalled spending time with Rachel and Matthew. Blaine worried about the repercussions of Jerry confronting Jordan at gunpoint. Olivia joked that Sandy was like a cat with nine lives for surviving the dock project incident and Cory Publishing explosions. Joey accompanied Melissa to see Sandy, who was reluctant to leave Bay City. Cecile wanted to show Sandy her gratitude for saving Jamie’s life. Alice attempted to contact Rachel for Mac. Rick couldn’t keep Kit from wondering if Jerry still loves Blaine. Kit kept mum about Marianne’s pregnancy when Kit said Rick had enough problems of his own. Larry arranged a meeting between Jerry and Melissa to offer her police protection in exchange for testifying against Jordan. Mac and Philip discussed the damage done to the Complex. Philip wondered how Sandy was able to warn Mac about the bombs. Mac was disappointed that Alice was unable to reach Rachel. Jerry told Joey that Blaine is temporarily hiding at Jerry’s loft for safety. Russ, Rick, and Alice refused to release Jamie from the hospital. Rick was suspicious of his condition when Jamie admitted to taking sedatives. Ada told Mac that Rachel went out of town to consider Matthew’s custody.

APRIL 13, 1981 (EP. #4259)
Joey left for work leaving Jerry to comfort Blaine. Mac had news for Ada about Sandy. Rick wasn’t pleased when Jamie checked himself out of the hospital. Ada worried about Jamie’s reaction when Mac wanted to promote Sandy. Jordan threatened to tell Ilsa if Melissa knows of Blaine’s whereabouts. Mitch called hotels looking for Rachel. Joey warned Jason that Mitch might not want to be involved in the Sporting Life because of its escort service. Joey assured Melissa that Blaine is safe. Philip and Cecile convinced Jamie to go home instead of working. Kit apologized for being jealous and insecure about Jerry’s feelings for her. Marianne declared her love for Rick. Melissa refused to cooperate with the police. Ken Steele tailed Jerry. Mac discouraged Philip’s suspicions of Sandy. Jess was stunned when Jordan mentioned Sandy‘s name. Mitch contacted Rachel, but was speechless when she answered the phone. Jerry and Blaine decided go on the run. Mac offered Sandy a job helping Jamie oversee the dock operation. Jordan ordered Ken Steele to escort Blaine home to him. Jamie apologized to a neglected Cecile but couldn’t get intimate with her. Mitch told Rachel about Mac and Jamie’s injuries and suggested she return to Bay City. Rachel informed Mitch she’s made an important decision regarding Matthew.

APRIL 14, 1981
Pre-Empted.

APRIL 15, 1981 (EP. #4260)
Marianne admitted her feelings for Rick to Russ. Rachel advised Mitch she plans to reveal her decision regarding Matthew once she has talked to Mac. Jerry checked himself and Blaine into a hotel as Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Grove. Ada fumed when Rachel arrived home and said she didn’t think it was a good idea for Mac to adopt Matthew. Jordan provided Ken Steele with an assistant when he lost track of Blaine. Jerry and Blaine decided to sleep and then head south. Rick told Rachel that Jamie checked himself out of the hospital. Kit told Marianne she’s worried about Jerry going after Jordan. Mac overheard Ada ask Mitch about him and Rachel spending the weekend in St. Croix. Russ offered Rick a room occasionally where he could get some sleep. Joey asked Sandy to meet up with him. Mac cut off Mitch’s visitation rights. Ada convinced a suspicious Mac to hear Rachel’s explanation as to why she chose St. Croix as a place to think. Marianne suggested Rick talk to Kit about Jerry. Sandy tried to calm down Joey, who worried about Blaine’s disappearance. Liz updated Rachel about Jamie. Mac and Rachel agreed to talk privately at home. Joey and Sandy were unable to find Jerry and Blaine. Jerry suggested everyone is safer not knowing their whereabouts. Mac told Rachel, who wanted Mitch to be Matthew’s legal father, she will pay for the implications of her decision.

Note: Episode does not include previews.

APRIL 16, 1981 (EP. #4261)
Melissa offered to talk to Jordan on the condition that Sandy not get involved. Cecile couldn’t stop Jamie from going to the dock project. Jordan told Ken Steele that Jerry and Blaine are most likely heading for Florida. Ada suggested Jamie talk to Rachel, but Jamie worried how his relationship with Mac would be affected. Melissa noticed how nervous Jordan was while talking about Blaine‘s whereabouts. Jerry and Blaine decided they needed more money as they headed for Gainesville. Cecile learned from Sandy’s birth certificate that he’s Mac’s biological son. Sandy told Jamie that Mac plans to sell the dock project. Melissa told Joey about her meeting with Jordan. Cecile complimented Liz’s work and asked about Sandy’s whereabouts. Jamie and Mac argued over the dock project and making Sandy Jamie’s assistant. Kit insisted Marianne tell Rick she‘s pregnant with his child. Joey and Kit comforted each other over Jerry and Blaine. Sandy couldn’t convince Jamie to quit working for the day. Jamie took a sedative to relax. Jerry and Blaine checked into a hotel in Georgia. Jerry tried to convince Blaine that Jordan will end up behind bars one day. Mac asked Jamie for time, when Sandy wanted to be released as Jamie’s assistant. A drugged Jamie accidentally slugged Cecile.

APRIL 17, 1981 (EP. #4262)
Melissa updated Larry about Jerry and Blaine’s disappearance. Ken Steele bribed a hotel worker for information on Jerry and Blaine. Liz noticed Cecile’s bruised eye. Philip was interested to hear that Sandy is Pat and Cecile’s assistant. Louise returned to the Cory household without Brooks. Rachel told Ada she will remain with Mac, avoid Mitch, and support Mac’s efforts to adopt Matthew. Philip clued Pat in on his investigation of Sandy. Jerry and Blaine decided to change their mode of transportation and clothing to blend in. Marianne told Pat that she’s pregnant with Rick’s child. Liz told Sandy about the overall damage to the Complex. Clarice was surprised over Larry’s fears of Jordan, who Larry still works for. Rachel cooled her heels regarding Matthew’s custody fearing retaliation against Jamie, which upset Mitch. Kit told Rick that Marianne is pregnant. Sandy was concerned for Cecile when he noticed her bruised eye. After Leigh apologized, Leigh and Sally made plans to spend a weekend together. Mitch accused Mac of pressuring Rachel into making decisions. Cecile asked Mac to give Jamie his acceptance. Marianne revealed her pregnancy to Rick, who then proposed to her. Jerry and Blaine slept in a van for the night. Mac warned Rachel not to let anyone separate them ever again.

Note: Jerry’s actual first name is Gerald Grove. First reappearance of Anne Meacham as Louise Goddard Brooks.

APRIL 20, 1981 (EP. #4263)
Jamie disapproved of Mac‘s decision to sell the dock project. Jerry contracted a fever but insisted on continuing to Gainesville despite Blaine’s objections. Clarice gave Leigh relationship advice. Clarice admitted to being concerned for Jerry. Ken Steele gave Jordan an update on his search for Jerry and Blaine. Jordan told Jason to persuade Mitch into accepting the escort service. Alice was amused by Zachary, who questioned Rick on Mac and Jamie’s injuries during the Complex bombings. Larry warned Clarice not to confuse gratitude with love when Clarice wasn’t sure if she was developing feelings for Jerry. Jamie planned to work harder at gaining Mac’s approval. Alice filled Zachary in on her and Jamie’s relationship. Zachary and Alice flirted and planned to go out on a date. Jerry and Blaine were pulled over for speeding. Jerry and Blaine were pulled over for speeding where Jerry was arrested for carrying a gun without a permit. Mitch sold his half of the Supper Club to Jason. Melissa bought a drink for Jamie, who mixed it with pills. Captain Petroni verified Jerry’s gun permit, which helped Jerry get released from jail. Captain Petroni advised Larry that Jerry and Blaine are currently in Tate, Georgia. Rick and Marianne were concerned for a drunk Jamie. Ken Steele updated Jordan. Jamie left a message with Louise that he wants to speak with Rachel. Rick was about to take Jamie home when he passed out.

APRIL 21, 1981 (EP. #4264)
Rick let a hung-over Jamie recuperate at his apartment. Olivia warned Alice against dating Zachary. Leigh told Sally that he got the car from Clarice for their weekend together. Mitch came to see Matthew for the last time since he plans to leave Bay City. Louise relayed Jamie’s message to Rachel, who was unable to reach Jamie by phone. Mac made phone calls searching for Jamie. Jerry promised Blaine he’ll see a doctor once they reach Gainesville. Rick questioned Jamie about mixing pills with booze. Olivia and Russ were concerned for Jerry, who missed his first post-operation exam. Rick confessed to Jamie his previous drug habit. Russ urged Kit to convince Jerry to see a doctor if she hears from him. Cecile told Sandy that Jamie has disappeared. Mitch agreed to accompany Rachel to the Cory cabin in hopes of finding Jamie. Alice didn’t appreciate Russ’s warnings about Zachary. Sandy comforted Cecile, who heard from Marianne of Jamie’s whereabouts. Alice lectured Sally after catching her and Leigh making out. Joey and Kit comforted each other. Sandy seemed affected when Cecile reunited with Jamie. Sandy grilled Jamie about Cecile’s bruised eye. Cecile thanked Sandy for his support while Jamie was missing. Blaine drove as Jerry’s fever worsened. Mitch and Rachel became intimate.

APRIL 22, 1981 (EP. #4265)
Mitch and Rachel woke up in each others arms after making love. Zachary offered to help Jordan find Jerry and Blaine in exchange for forgiving his gambling markers. Brian found his office ransacked by Jordan‘s men, who were looking for Jerry's phone records to Gainesville. Rachel and Mitch worried about the repercussions of their affair. Blaine nursed Jerry’s fever while in Gainesville. Marianne told Alice of her engagement to Rick and when Jamie passed out. Despite Blaine’s urgings, Jerry refused to seek medical help. Sally thought of her ski weekend with Leigh. Alice told Mac that Jamie got drunk and passed out. Larry filled Brian in on Jerry and Blaine’s disappearance. Blaine decided to call Joey for help. Alice didn’t want to hear details of Sally’s weekend with Leigh. Blaine told Sandy about Jerry’s current condition. Rick prescribed some anti-biotics for Sandy to deliver to Jerry. Jamie couldn’t prevent Mac from being upset about Mitch and Rachel being at the cabin. Melissa suggested Sandy ask Mac for money to give to Jerry and Blaine. Leigh faced being kicked off the hockey team if his grades don’t improve. Jordan told Ken Steele that Jerry and Blaine are currently in Gainesville. Mac loaned Sandy $2,000 in cash. On the phone, Jamie couldn’t convince Rachel to return home.

APRIL 23, 1981 (EP. #4266)
Kit disapproved of Marianne and Rick's engagement. Blaine, Jerry, and Sandy narrowly escaped Ken in Florida and headed to New York. Jason lit into Melissa for holding back about Sandy. Rachel refused to stay away from Mitch prompting Mac to move into a suite at the Bayview Towers. Rachel decided to divorce Mac and pursue a relationship with Mitch despite warnings from Ada and Jamie. Leigh and Sally spent the night together.

APRIL 24, 1981 (EP. #4267)
Clarice refused to let Larry see Cory. Jamie blamed himself when the Cory board voted to sell the dock project. Zachary and Alice flirted. Mac agreed to let Jamie find a buyer for the dock project. Mac admitted to Jamie that his marriage to Rachel is not going well. Clarice told Larry she wants a divorce if he doesn’t return to her and Cory. Russ diagnosed Zachary with hypertension and put him on a diet plan. Clarice told Leigh she thinks Denny plans to come to Bay City. Mac told Jamie he’s moved out of the mansion, but asked Jamie to remain at Cory Publishing. Rick overheard Russ tell Brian the risks Jerry is taking with his health. Melissa told Joey that Sandy left town to bring drugs for Jerry. Jamie blamed himself for Mac and Rachel’s marital problems. Russ lit into Rick for prescribing antibiotics for Jerry and giving them to Sandy to administer. Clarice saw Brian about getting a restraining order against Larry. Olivia asked Russ not to put too much pressure on Rick. Joey suggested to Kit that Rick and Marianne deal with their own problems. Brian told Larry that he should come clean to Clarice to save his marriage. Sally wasn’t happy when Leigh was reluctant to spend the night with her. Ada told Mac that Rachel’s tired of being given ultimatums and finds comfort with Mitch. Jamie walked in as Mac told Ada he’s had Brian start divorce proceedings.

APRIL 27, 1981 (EP. #4268)
Sandy bought tickets for himself, Jerry, and Blaine for New York City. Jamie refused to accept Rachel’s decision to divorce Mac and be with Mitch. Alice fumed when Sally and Leigh returned home after spending the night together. Sally decided to move out after another lecture from Alice. Jordan and Jess toasted to the Cory dock project being up for sale. Jess appointed Jordan in charge of operations in Bay City on the condition that he take care of Blaine. Cecile asked Pat if Sandy could be assigned specifically to her. Kit resented Rick’s questions about seeking comfort in Joey’s arms. Jamie promised Philip a report for The Ledger's new presses. Rick told Kit about Jerry’s current condition. Jason told Melissa that Jamie came to the Connection looking for pills. Joey gave Leigh advice on his relationship with Sally and how to handle Alice. Pat assured Brian that Blaine will help and protect Jerry. Joey advised Kit that Rick kept quiet about Jerry’s condition so she wouldn’t worry. Pat told Russ that Rick and Marianne are getting married. Russ gave information about Jerry to Pat, who passed it onto Brian. Blaine thanked Sandy for bringing the antibiotics for Jerry. Jamie told Cecile about his talk with Rachel and blamed himself for Mac and Rachel’s impending divorce. Russ apologized to Rick. Pat asked Brian to dinner. Blaine reassured Jerry as he slept.

APRIL 28, 1981 (EP. #4269)
Philip told Mac that Jamie hasn’t given him the financial report for new presses yet. Sandy, Jerry, and Blaine headed for Brooklyn. Liz agreed to tell Mac to see Rachel at home. Mitch told Jason he plans to sell his share of the Sporting Life. Sandy called a doctor for Jerry. Jamie felt like his family was falling apart because Mac and Rachel weren’t doing anything about Mitch. Rachel told Ada she can live with her decision to leave Mac with Mitch’s support. Mitch rejected Jordan and Jason’s offer of buying his shares of the Sporting Life. Jamie accidentally sold the Cory dock project to Jess Cooper. Liz and Cecile were surprised to discover Mac had loaned $2,000 to Sandy. Sandy told Blaine they needed to keep moving after Jerry was treated by Dr. Albert, who’s in cahoots with Ilsa. Mitch and Jamie didn’t see eye to eye about Mac and Rachel. Both decided to see Rachel before she could talk to Mac. Mac warned Rachel of his plans to gain full custody of Amanda. Sandy warned Blaine they are people who hurt the ones they care about. After talking to Dr. Albert, Ilsa asked Jordan to pick up Sandy, Blaine, and Jerry. Mac told Rachel he wouldn’t sue for custody of Amanda as long as Rachel keeps Mitch out of their lives, but Rachel refused. Mitch accused Mac of giving Rachel ultimatums. Rachel admitted to making love to Mitch.

Note: Sandy had an affair with a Senator’s wife named Ann, who had two children in college. Ilsa discovered the affair and tried to force Sandy to blackmail her. When Sandy refused, two of Ilsa’s men beat up Sandy and Ann turned up dead in an apparent suicide.