1994 (#22) - The works at Villa Abbott and Jill's betrayals with Jed

The various marital turmoil experienced by various couples during this period does not fail to affect even the already discussed and criticized marriage between Jill and John. When the woman expresses her desire to have a second child to increase her family and give Billy a little brother, she tries to convince a skeptical John to conceive again. After several failed attempts, however, John is forced to admit that he is impotent because of the vasectomy. Jill, unaware until now of the surgery her husband underwent, goes on a rampage. This is the first crack in a marriage that has many obstacles and poisonous trails in front of it. The situation precipitates when, at the Abbott's house, work begins on the safety of some buildings used as outbuildings; work entrusted again to Jed. The man, despite his growing interest in Nikki, who is evidently still in love with Victor but at the same time wants to get on with her life, does not go unnoticed by Jill, who obviously suffers from sexual dissatisfaction because of the separation with John. Soon Jill, as always determined to get what she wants, finds her sexual fulfillment with Jed, who obviously cannot resist her. Finally feeling like a woman who is alive and desirable, Jill begins an intense passionate and clandestine relationship with Jed; a relationship that is consummated in the home of an unsuspecting John, who is convinced that his wife's fantasies of a new pregnancy have disappeared or at least been put aside. It is, as always, the careful and watchful housekeeper Mamie, who has never shown any appreciation towards Jill, unworthy according to her to be next to a man like John, who discovers Jill's betrayals, surprising her in bed. It is not long, therefore, before Mamie informs John of what has happened. The news of this relationship obviously shakes many people. On the one hand, Nikki, disgusted by Jed's behavior, chases the man away from the ranch intimating that she doesn't want to see him anymore; on the other hand, John openly declares that he wants to end his marriage, with a belligerent Jill, however, ready to make her case because of John's vasectomy of which she had been unaware. This is just the beginning of a tough legal battle that will see the couple as protagonists.

1993 (#20) - Lillie Belle's hospitality and the contrasts between Nathan and Olivia

Following the marriage of Drucilla and Neil, the relationship between the two sisters worsens drastically. In fact, Olivia, who still doesn't know the whole truth about Drucilla's conception, doesn't forgive her sister for having treated her parents badly, as they are suddenly sent away from the city. Olivia's problems are also exacerbated by an increasing conflict with Nathan, who is accused of defending Drucilla too often. It is in this period of strong tension that, surprisingly, Lillie Belle returns to the city. The woman confides to her sister that she has separated from Walter, whose marriage has been in crisis immediately after his marriage to Drucilla; the reason, of course, is always Drucilla, since the man does not accept to continue to treat his youngest daughter in the way Lillie Belle continues to do, moreover angry with her husband for having allowed himself to apologize to Drucilla. Lillie Belle then informs both Drucilla and Olivia that she has returned to the city to take care of herself by undergoing some medical tests due to her depression. Drucilla, convinced by Neil to try to rebuild a relationship with her mother, invites the woman to stay with them, but once again Lillie Belle refuses the attentions of her youngest daughter, preferring to move in with Olivia and Nathan, so as to spend some time with Nate as well, encouraging her daughter to get rid of her babysitter Julia Grimson so that she can take care of him directly while the woman is at work. Lillie Belle's choice, however, only makes things worse. Drucilla, in fact, once again feels hurt by her mother, and promises herself that she wants nothing more to do with her. Moreover, this leads to cooler relations between the two sisters, with Olivia herself finding it increasingly difficult to recover her relationship with her husband Nathan, who once again defends Drucilla. Moreover, the continuous and more and more indiscreet and intrusive presence of Lillie Belle in the house, prevents the couple from being able to talk to each other.

1993 (#10) - Neil and Drucilla's wedding, Walter's remorse and the trip to Antigua

Happy to have obtained an unexpected position at Jabot, Neil experiences one of the happiest and most fulfilling moments of his life. In addition to the joy of his professional promotion, Neil strengthens his sentimental bond with Drucilla, so much so that the two find themselves more in love than ever. Having now also an economic security, Neil surprises Drucilla by asking her to become his wife; the girl, enraptured, accepts with great joy and the two are excited to start organizing their wedding. Mamie, Olivia and Nathan also congratulate the newlyweds, but soon, inevitably, the conversation turns to their parents, Walter and, above all, Lillie Belle. Olivia is annoyed when Drucilla says she doesn't want her parents at the wedding, but eventually Olivia manages to convince her sister to invite them. Lillie Belle and Walter are overjoyed at the upcoming wedding, though Lillie Belle's attention is, as always, all on her favorite daughter Olivia and her grandson Nate. At the end of the moving ceremony in which Drucilla and Neil declare their eternal love, it is Drucilla, almost in tears, who asks her mother why, even on her wedding day, the most beautiful day of her life, she seems to want to put her in second place to her sister. It is at this point that, finally, Drucilla learns the truth about the animosity she has always felt coming from her mother. Lillie Belle, in fact, reveals to her daughter that Drucilla was conceived one night when Walter came home drunk and abused her, after she insisted that she did not want to conceive any more children. It is Walter, at this point, who surprisingly takes Drucilla's side, understanding the girl's reasons, stating that in fact the rebellious and repulsive behavior towards their parents was not at all unjustified, admitting that, in fact, at times her mother clearly showed repulsion towards Drucilla and that he, feeling guilty for what he did, never criticized her attitude by taking sides in defense of his daughter. Finally, Walter asks Drucilla's forgiveness for all their faults, assuring her that from that moment on he will try to treat her daughter with the same love he feels for Olivia and assuring her that, even if her conception was not foreseen, he loves her no matter what and has no regrets in having her. Despite this, however, an enraged Drucilla angrily chases her parents away, shouting at them that she considers her only true mother to be her Aunt Mamie, the only one who has always believed in her and never let her lack her support. Walter and Lillie Belle, heartbroken but at least freed from the burden of having to confess the truth to Drucilla, leave Genoa City once again. With the woman visibly needing to forget her family problems for a while, Neil finally decides to give Drucilla a wonderful surprise with an unforgettable trip to the Caribbean, to the island of Antigua to be their honeymoon.

1992 (#25) - Olivia's ovarian cancer, pregnancy risks and the birth of Nate

If for Drucilla things are not going well at all, so much so that she wants to leave town for a period of reflection, the same cannot be said for Olivia, who is literally on cloud nine. In fact, Olivia is living a wonderful and very fortunate period of her life thanks to the joys of her family, namely her marriage to Nathan and the awaited birth of their child. However, Olivia cannot imagine having to face one of the hardest trials that life has ever reserved for her. It all starts with a strong influence of the woman, which doctors attribute to a dangerous infection in the uterus. Shocked that the child's pregnancy prevents the woman from being able to cure the infection, Olivia firmly rejects any talk about the possibility of abortion. And although Nathan begs her not to put her life at risk, Olivia says she is ready for anything in order to carry the pregnancy to term, even more so after doctors have revealed to the woman that she has ovarian cancer and is unlikely to be able to have any more children. Initially, Olivia asks Nathan to hide the situation from her family, but when she is forced to go to the hospital, a distraught and anxious Drucilla returns to town, unexpectedly showing herself to be closer to her sister than she could have believed. To support Olivia, then, there is of course also Lillie Belle, hosted with Walter at Mamie's, who certainly can't miss such a delicate moment for her daughter. It is precisely at this juncture that Lillie Belle, once again, shows all the attachment and love for Olivia that she has never shown for Drucilla. In the meantime, the doctors, more and more worried about Olivia's health and that of her unborn child, decide to perform a cesarean section and deliver the baby, even if prematurely. Waiting any longer, in fact, would only put Olivia's life at risk and she must start treating the tumor as soon as possible. In the end, Olivia gives birth to little Nate, who receives all the joy and love of Nathan, Drucilla and Lillie Belle, while Olivia undergoes a hysterectomy and slowly begins her recovery. This is a very important moment for the Barber family, which finds itself happier and more united than ever around Olivia and little Nate. This union and closeness obviously accentuates the contrasts between Drucilla and her mother, even though the girl can console herself for the fact that she has found the love of Neil, with whom she makes peace thanks to Olivia who urges the man to give her sister a second chance, and for the ballet, having decided to resume her lessons.

1991 (#30) - Olivia's wait, the spark between Neil and Drucilla, and the modeling dream

The joy of marriage, for Olivia and Nathan, is destined not to remain isolated since, as soon as they return from their honeymoon, the two enthusiastically inform Mamie, Walter, Lillie Belle and Drucilla that they are expecting a baby. The news makes Olivia's parents proud and they happily embrace her; and, after all, it also makes Drucilla happy who, despite still being in love with Nathan, is happy for her sister and intrigued by the idea of becoming an aunt. Drucilla and Neil, thus, soon find themselves feeling sorry for each other and, for lack of anything else, being in love with a married couple, end up spending a lot of time together. From what started as an acquaintance of convenience, the relationship between Drucilla and Neil, also because of the course of events, soon becomes a deep friendship until it turns, inevitably, into love. Between the two of them the spark ignites in an unexpected way, while both of them play the role of consoling each other for the unfortunate events of love. A deep glance, a kiss, and then the hopes, prospects, dreams and desires of each change radically. After all, the couples formed are completely corresponding: the ex-criminal Nathan with the brilliant doctor Olivia, and the intelligent young man with good hopes Neil with the not-so-good Drucilla, who comes out publicly with her boyfriend for the first time during the masquerade ball where she is dressed in a dress that Neil himself, at Jabot, has sewn for her, the very elegant angel bird. Finding themselves more united than ever, Neil decides to support Drucilla in achieving her dream of becoming a famous dancer; and he even does so in a secret way by asking Mamie to stop paying for Drucilla's dance lessons, since he will be doing it from then on. However, when Drucilla learns from Mamie about Neil's gentlemanly offer, the woman, while thanking Neil for his grand gesture, confesses to the boy that she currently has other plans. Intrigued, Neil asks the woman for explanations and she finally confesses to him that she dreams of becoming a model and hopes that her job at Jabot will somehow help her realize her aspirations. Neil says he regrets that Drucilla has put aside such a sensual and refined art, probably because she is attracted by the money that revolves around the models; however, he promises the woman that he will do everything in his power to try to get Drucilla hired, who happily embraces him and admits to being hopelessly in love with him.

1991 (#5) - Drucilla's dance lessons, Olivia's demands and the deal with Neil

If on one hand Drucilla suffers from her unrequited feelings towards Nathan, who is now seriously involved with her sister, from another point of view the girl is living a relatively happy period. The girl, in fact, seems to have actually changed and is willing to settle down and find a job; this makes her aunt, Mamie, happy, who convinces her to pay for dance lessons from the famous former dancer and now teacher Estelle Chauvin. Drucilla can't believe her aunt's gift, and thanks her infinitely, promising to do her best to make her dream come true. In the meantime Olivia, who after graduating in Colorado has now a stable position at Genoa City Hospital, starts thinking about creating a daughter with Nathan; after all their relationship is now well established, strong and long-lasting enough to take this step towards consecration. Nathan, in this regard, seems a bit more skeptical, bringing forward mainly economic motivations that do not worry Olivia, who is mainly interested in making sure that Drucilla stays away from Nathan. In fact, Drucilla has not put aside her desire to conquer Nathan, even if in front of her sister's continuous accusations of stealing his man, Drucilla answers by inventing that she already has a boyfriend and asking her sister to stop accusing her of being a man-hunter. At Drucillia's claims, Olivia appears surprised and, if at first she is very defensive and apologizes to Drucilla, she soon begins to suspect that the girl has once again lied. Pressured by Olivia's demands that she meet her new boyfriend, Drucilla admits to herself that she's gotten herself into quite a bit of trouble. Since she must find a man to introduce to Olivia, Drucilla doesn't know what to do and decides to ask for help to the only person she can trust, Mamie. When she arrives at Jabot to meet the woman, Drucilla runs into a careless Neil Winters, an intern who bumps into the woman while she is not thinking and who immediately catches her attention. A wonderful understanding is born between the two, and so Drucilla tells the man all her problems, finally asking him to lend himself to play the part of her boyfriend. Neil, pleasantly impressed by the woman, immediately accepts the proposal. Drucilla is thus happy to introduce Olivia to her boyfriend, thus giving her sister a major setback.

1990 (#31) - Drucilla's infatuation for Nathan and the conflictual relationship with Olivia

As time goes by, things for Drucilla improve by the day. Nathan's lessons bear fruit and Mamie, proud of her granddaughter, not only gets her the money she needs to sign up for dance auditions, but even convinces John to hire her as a secretary at Jabot Cosmetics. But Drucilla's happiness obviously does not only derive from her new job; in fact, the lessons she takes with Nathan soon lead her to fall in love with the kind and caring man, to the point that she dreams of a future with him. When Nathan informs Drucilla that he has already been engaged for a few months, the girl seems very disappointed; however, she cannot imagine that Nathan is actually engaged to Olivia Barber, his sister. Arriving in Genoa City for a medical internship, Olivia is in fact Drucilla's older sister, who is shocked to discover that she is Nathan's girlfriend. Olivia is thrilled to see her sister safe and sound after all these years; however, Drucilla does not share her happiness at all, since she has always had a deep hatred for her sister. Ever since they were children, in fact, Olivia has always been the most beautiful, the most attractive and the most intelligent of the two, as well as the best in the eyes of their parents, who are convinced that Drucilla could never reach her standards. And so, when Olivia informs her sister that she is living happily with Nathan, confiding in him that the two are already making plans to get married, Drucilla seems to be reliving her childhood once again. But this, the girl has no intention of giving up and passively accepting the situation, wanting to fight with all her might to get the man she loves.

1990 (#25) - Drucilla's shoplifting at Fenmore and Nathan's case

In spite of Mamie's and Drucilla's promises, the girl, with her rebellious, free-spirited character and the amount of time she spends on the streets living hand-to-mouth, just can't stay out of trouble. After meeting and falling in love with an unsavory boy, Juice Kandle, Drucilla is caught by Nathan Hastings, Paul's private detective friend, shoplifting at the Fenmore store; Nathan, who works in security there, immediately alerts Lauren to the attempted theft. Arrested and brought before Judge Roberto Hernandez, this does not go unnoticed by John, who becomes furious with Mamie and informs her that his niece no longer lives in their villa. Mamie cannot blame the man who has been employing her for so many years; rather, she blames Drucilla for once again letting down the trust of those around them. Desperate and repentant of the gesture, however, the girl makes a breach in Nathan's heart who, sorry for having driven the girl into this situation, asks to be allowed to have custody of the girl. And so, despite the fact that the judge can't help but notice the girl's long list of minor criminal records, putting his hand on his heart he decides to grant the girl freedom and release her into the custody of the man. Drucilla is overjoyed by the second chance and promises the judge and Nathan that this time she will not let anyone down. Drucilla confesses to Nathan that she has a dream of becoming a dancer and that she has decided to pursue it with all her might. When Nathan notices that Drucilla can neither read nor write, he remembers her difficult past and the fact that he himself was struggling with the same problems and offers to give her lessons so that she can write a resume. Somehow, Nathan finds himself having something in common with Drucilla, namely the fact that he was once illiterate like her; and now, Nathan has the opportunity to teach what he in turn had been taught years before by Amy.

1990 (#23) - Drucilla's plight, Mamie's help and John's hospitality

Arriving in town, meanwhile, is a young black girl, Drucilla Barber. With no money and only a note in her hands with an address, Drucilla wanders the street full of hopes and dreams, hitchhiking. Drucilla reveals that she is looking for her aunt, Mamie Johnson, who is none other than the housekeeper of the Abbott mansion. Drucilla is, in fact, Mamie's niece, being the daughter of her sister Lillie Belle; and after running away from home and wandering around in search of fortune and without a precise destination, Drucilla has now given up her dream of becoming a famous dancer and, more realistically, is looking for a bed to sleep in and someone willing to take her in. Arriving at the Abbott mansion, Drucilla is impressed by the wealth and luxury of the mansion, excited to be able to live there. When Mamie hears the doorbell ring, she cannot imagine that it is Drucilla. Concerned, she lets the girl in and offers her a hot tea, and is moved when Drucilla confesses to her that she has been living on the streets for a few years now; however, she is absolutely determined to categorically rule out that she can stay there, although she would be happy to take her in. Just as they are discussing the matter, John surprisingly enters, which embarrasses Mamie. In the end, Mamie is forced to reveal the identity of the girl, who promptly asks John for hospitality. John, after listening to the girl's story, agrees to temporarily give her a room in view of an alternative and permanent accommodation, but warns both Drucilla and especially Mamie not to have anything to do with this story. Mamie, filled with joy, thanks John several times and with gratitude, assuring him that she will not even notice his presence. Mamie, meanwhile, contacts Lillie Belle and Walter Barber, the woman's husband and Drucilla's father, to inform them that the girl is with her; the parents, who have not seen their daughter for years, are happy that their daughter is well; Drucilla, however, does not want to hear about their parents, confessing to Mamie that she wants to forget them forever.

1986 (#23) - The wedding between Brad and Traci and the joining in Jabot Corporations

As the months go by, the relationship between Traci and Brad continues unhindered. Traci is fonder of the man than ever before, while he continues to work as a gardener and to date the last of John's daughters. Brad's plans, however, predict that he will soon stop gardening the Abbotts and become a member of the family himself. Eager to obtain the family fortune, Brad gives a ring to a delighted Traci, apologizing for not being able to afford a diamond, but asking her to become his wife. Traci is speechless and immediately accepts the proposal not believing her eyes; the girl embraces Brad, happy with how her plan is working. The news of Brad and Traci's upcoming wedding leaves everyone by surprise, with Mamie and Ashley a bit worried about the rush of the two sweethearts, who schedule the wedding the following week. John himself asks his daughter why they have to rush off like this, but Traci feels no reason, and in the end they all accept that the happy event is approaching. Obviously, everyone except Jack, who still doesn't show the slightest confidence in Brad and is worried that the man might hurt his little sister to whom he is very attached; nevertheless, in the end, Jack promises Traci to be present at the wedding, despite being forced not to be seen by John, who has officially banned him from the family. Jack, in fact, continues to hope that one day he will be able to reconcile with his father, and that he will forgive him even though he now refuses to even look at him. So the long-awaited day arrives, and Traci and Brad solemnly pronounce their vows before God in a very intimate ceremony, beginning a new journey together under the happy gaze of all the guests. As time went by, Traci and Brad's married life went on smoothly and John thanked Brad for bringing happiness and serenity back into his daughter's eyes; and that's why he decided to bring him into the company's administration, right where Jack previously held the position of sales manager. This move of John's only makes Jack angry, convinced more and more than ever that Brad is a gold digger and a manipulator. Brad himself is overjoyed at his successful corporate ascent and the excellent economic position he has achieved; but it's not just his interests that make him happy, as he realizes what a special family the Abbotts are, who have welcomed him with complete confidence. In addition, Brad also realizes that he is beginning to have sincere feelings for Traci, and is increasingly convinced that this will be his life. At the same time, he grows in him the contempt for Jack, that this life of his has been able to despise and ruin it, showing no respect for the surname he has.

1986 (#16) - Brad’s gardener ambitions, flirting with Traci and Jack's suspicions

Traci, still grieving over her divorce from Danny, is going through a very difficult time. The housekeeper Mamie is by her side, worried to see her still so depressed about the end of her marriage and without many friends to go out and have fun with. Things change abruptly when John decides to fire his old gardener to hire the handsome young Brad Carlton. Traci, who hasn't been out in the house for some time now preferring to be alone, is bewitched by Brad, staring at him all day while he works. Soon Brad notices Traci's glances and does nothing to hide from the woman's eyes, until finally the man approaches her to ask her for a beer. Traci is completely fulminated by the boy and in a short time a secret and passionate story is born between the two of them within the walls of the house. Mamie doesn't take long to discover the two in bed and, shocked, immediately warns John. Brad, however, proves to be much more affable than you might think and in a short time enters into the sympathies of the man, who decides to approve the relationship between an enthusiastic Traci and Brad. If Ashley is happy for her sister, who seems finally back in love and carefree, much colder is Jack's reaction, who sees in Brad only a gold digger who uses Traci's feelings to get inside the family. Jack tries to warn John about being on guard against Brad, but the father quickly shuts his son down, kicking him out of his office and reminding him that the only person he will never trust again is him. Unheard by everyone and criticized by Traci, who begs him to keep quiet as he is the last person who can afford to make judgments, Jack is forced to yield to the will of the family in welcoming Brad into the house, despite Jack's warnings, who informs Brad that he will observe him and will always keep him under control. Although it seems exaggerated, however, the truth is that Jack is not at all wrong about Brad, who doesn't really love Traci and engages in this relationship only to pursue his ambitions and dreams of fame and wealth.

1985 (#22) - Katherine's revenge, the photo puzzle and John's heart attack

It's been a few months since Katherine received the compromising photos of Jill's betrayal with Jack, but the woman, still unsure what to do, no longer tried to inform John about the incident. However, Katherine's deep hatred for Jill convinces her that the time has come to act and let the man know the truth. Katherine thus instructs Esther to enlarge the most compromising of the photos in her possession and cut them into a puzzle. So Katherine starts sending one piece of the picture a day to John. Mamie's discovery of these photos in the P.O. box immediately alarms Jack and Jill, frightened like never before. John believes that the shots sent are the result of a joke of some lunatic and warns Paul, while Jack asks Dina for help explaining the whole situation. The day before Katherine's last posting, which would reveal the faces of Jill and Jack, Dina visits Katherine begging her to stop this cruel and sordid game. Katherine, however, feels no reason, even though she is persuaded by Dina to tear up the piece that would have revealed Jack's face, since it would have hurt John too much. Katherine thus orders Esther to remove Jack's face from all the photos, slides and negatives she possesses. After that, she sends the final piece with Jill's face to John's house. He, meanwhile, continues to believe that it is a madman or simply an advertising stunt for a pornographic magazine, and is convinced to throw out all the photos, without realizing that the photo depicts Jill. This one, meanwhile, is happy that the episode went unnoticed, but Katherine, then, decides to call John and, showing him all the photos she has, with only Jill's faces and not Jack's, reveals his wife's betrayal. Photo after photo, John remains incredulous without being able to believe his eyes. Completely enraged, he suddenly throws the projector away and rushes off to confront his wife. When John arrives at the house, however, he cannot find the woman, who is quietly in the pool sunbathing, suspecting absolutely nothing. Back in the bedroom, however, Jill finds John lying face down on the floor. The woman immediately realizes that her husband has had a heart attack and, after warning Jack, she immediately takes John to the hospital, where he is admitted.

1985 (#10) - Jill's lies about the jewelry’s robbery, the kiss between John and Lindsey

Yet another failed attempt by Jill to stop Katherine has, unfortunately for the woman, repercussions that risk creating serious problems for her marriage. Soon, in fact, Mamie realizes that Jill no longer owns the jewels that John had given him, and immediately warns the man; the jewels that Jill had given in pledge to get the money to bribe Esther. Jill, pretending to know nothing about it, shows herself frightened in John's eyes, claiming to be sure that she has been stolen, despite the fact that Mamie is doubtful about the woman's provided version. This excuse, however, puts Jill in even more difficulty, since John, at Mamie's suggestion, immediately contacts Carl to investigate the case and to find the loot. Jill, alarmed again by the inconvenient presence of the policeman, can only pretend to have lost the jewels making John find them directly inside a travel package. John, with a great sigh of relief for Jill, falls into the trap of the girl and is convinced that the jewels had been packed during their recent vacation. In fact, Carl warns John several times about Jill's strange behavior in recent times, and the man promises to keep an eye on her. But John's guilty attitude soon turns on the defensive when he becomes the person who has to make it up to her. One night, in fact, while John is alone at Gina's restaurant, he runs into a distraught Lindsey, who confesses that she is sad because it is the anniversary of her father's death. Thus begins an open and sincere evening spent talking between them, something that both of them need to vent and feel better. At the end of the evening, Lindsey greets John with a loving kiss right under Jill's eyes as she enters the club. Jill asks John for explanations, who immediately apologizes, showing his regrets for that little betrayal; the episode, however, does nothing but make Jill happy, who, showing herself ready to forgive John, in this way gains the trust of her husband, who suspects absolutely nothing about what happened between her and Jack.

1984 (#30) - Threats to Jack and Lindsey's promotion

An increasingly impatient Lindsey threatens to show the incriminating photos to John if Jack breaks his promises to get her into Jabot and into more and more important roles. Following the prospect of sending one photo a day to John, Jack eventually gets the woman to participate in an advertising job at Jabot; a job that obviously does not satisfy her. Meanwhile, first the unexpected and surprising promotion of Lindsey as head of advertising, and then news of the discovery of her apartment completely upside down, where there are obvious clues that lead to think that this is not the work of thieves, but of someone who had searched everywhere looking for something, lead Carl to reflect on what is happening. It was clear, at this point, that Lindsey was somehow connected to the matter, and that she had been promoted by Jack, so that she wouldn't reveal the truth. Carl begins to interrogate Jill and this one, cornered by the questions, pretends to burst into tears by sobbing into the arms of her husband, so that he asks Carl to stop his investigation. But nothing seemed to be able to stop Carl from reaching the truth, as he began to reconstruct the events of the night of the betrayal and he asks more and more insistently why Lindsey is climbing the corporate pyramid so quickly.

1984 (#28) - John's complaint and Carl and Jazz's investigation

Mamie, suspicious of the mysterious envelopes arriving with Mrs. Jill Abbott, informs John worried about this strange circumstance, alarmed also by Jack's reaction towards the stranger, convinced that the man's wife is plotting or hiding something. When John asks his wife in this way, Jill explains that the envelopes contain obscene letters in anonymous form, probably sent by some madman who persecutes them in search of money; it is precisely for this reason that Jack, Jill explains, had that violent reaction towards the man. John, then, decides to see us more clearly and calls the police to report what happened. It's Carl, back on police duty after leaving his job as a security guard at Abbott following Jack and Patty's divorce, who takes over the case and starts investigating who might be the sender of the obscene letters. Carl obviously doesn't like Jill or the hated Jack, which is why he decides not to rule out any leads. At the same time, an increasingly worried Jack contacts Jazz to get the negatives of the photos Lindsey owns as soon as possible; however, without success. As time goes by, Carl becomes more and more suspicious of Jack and Jill's strange behavior, suspecting that they are hiding something really bad from John.

1984 (#24) - The flirt between Jill and Mar and the Lindsey's pictures with Jack

John and Jill's married life is goes ahead tired. Jill, while still having feelings for John, realizes that she no longer feels attracted to him and for a short time she starts dating Marc Mergeron, with whom she gives vent to all her passion. When Christine hands Jack a large grey envelope, which someone in the Jabot car park asked her to deliver, the man cannot suspect what it contains. At the same time, at John's house, Mamie finds a mysterious identical envelope on the wrought iron fence addressed to Jill. Each of the two envelopes contains the exact same photo. The next day, Jill and Jack receive another photo respectively, as well as the next one until the final one that finally reveals Jack and Jill's faces in explicit photos on their night of passion a few months earlier. It is clear to the two then that someone has photographed them and they are about to be blackmailed. Both upset, Jack and Jill immediately realize they have reason to be very worried. Jack's attempt to attack the man who handed him the last envelope to try to find out who sent the photos was useless. Jill, completely frightened, decides to break off all relations with Marc; moreover, she suspects that the hated enemy Katherine could be behind the whole thing. But when, having decided to confront her, she realizes that Katherine knows nothing about the whole thing, Jill breathes a sigh of relief, while admitting to be wandering in the dark. At the same time, Katherine senses that something is upsetting Jill, and promises to keep her eyes and ears open. A few days later, Jack receives an album of eight photos of him and Jill from the same night, with a note that literally says, "You'll hear from me tomorrow. The next day, John introduces Lindsey Wells to Jack as the daughter of an old friend who has returned to work for them. After the meeting, taking Jack aside, Lindsey presents herself as the one who holds him and Jill in check, having her take pictures of them making love. At this point, Lindsey reminds a confused Jack that they met at a college party and couldn't forgive him after he ruined her life by leaving her just after she asked him to show her his love. Of course, Lindsey doesn't expect Jack to remember her at all, having been that insignificant experience for the boy. Now ,however, Lindsey intends to make him pay for it, expecting,in exchange for her silence, a quick and swift climb into the executive of Jabot.

1984 (#11) - John's happiness, Jill's miscarriage and Liz's departure

With the news that he will soon be a father again, John is thrilled and shows all his happiness to Jill for the wonderful news. Ashley and Traci are also thrilled to hear the news that they will soon have a little brother, while the only ones who are not happy at all, of course, are Dina and Mamie, who are convinced that at this point the chances of a divorce between John and Jill are very low. As time goes by, however, Dina gathers from Katherine her suspicions about the lie about Jill's pregnancy, recalling the false announcement made by Jill herself during her marriage to Stuart. The two women, in fact, would not be surprised that Jill is lying again and decide to confront her. As they argue furiously and accuse each other, Katherine is shocked to see Jill fall unconscious. Taken immediately to the hospital, where she quickly recovers, Jill is shocked to learn from the doctor that during pregnancy it is normal to experience drops in blood pressure and fainting. Jill, then, understands that her plan worked and that she is really expecting a baby from John, news that naturally disappoints Katherine and Dina. Jill's joy, however, doesn't last long; in fact, when she doubts that the baby could be Jack's, who asks more and more insistently if he will become the father of his father's wife and doesn't forget the night of love he had some time before, soon the pain and heartbreak for the complications of the pregnancy itself, which force her to have an abortion, becomes clear. John and Liz are very close to Jill at this sad moment, and they try in every way to comfort her. But the bad news never comes alone, as Liz is urgently called back to England for the serious health problems that have affected Stuart.

1984 (#10) - Lauren and Danny's engagement and Traci's drug addiction

As the weeks go by, Traci's addiction to slimming pills grows more and more; and this is mainly thanks to Sparky and Vinnie's increasing presence, who contribute a lot to make her addicted, also foreseeing for them the possibility of expanding their drug business thanks to Traci's knowledge of Danny's group. It's Traci's growing insomnia and lack of appetite that draws the attention of Dina, Mamie and John, all worried about the girl's state of health, who, although she minimizes on too much coffee, is more and more distant and constantly looking for Sparky. Danny himself, noticing Traci's strange behavior lately, asks Lauren for information, who soon understands Traci's discomfort but does nothing to stop the swirling tunnel she's getting into; on the contrary, it's Lauren herself who bribes Sparky and Vinnie to start giving drugs to Traci in exchange for her promise to buy drugs for the group and to expand their drug business. Lauren then reassures Danny about Traci and provokes him into making love to her. The collapse, for Traci, happens as soon as Lauren informs her that she is engaged to Danny; completely depressed, Traci ends up stunned by pills and drugs, recklessly going to drive in search of Sparky for a new dose. Traci, however, never made it to college because she was involved in a car accident. She is rushed to the hospital and is rushed to an emergency hospital with severe convulsions. The doctors who monitor her constantly warn John and the whole family of the state of drug addiction accused by Traci, news that upsets Danny himself. Traci herself, meanwhile, ends up in trouble when the police realize that she has been driving under the influence of drugs, which upsets everyone.

1984 (#5) - Traci's paranoia about her weight and diet and Mamie's concerns

Dina's return to the family and the realization of her dream of joining Danny's group are two events that upset the life of the very young Traci, who soon finds herself facing very difficult problems and events. Since joining the band, Traci, madly in love with Danny, has had to fight for his attentions. Things obviously got complicated when the beautiful and enterprising Lauren, her rival as a singer and especially as Danny's aspiring girlfriend, appeared. Dina's arrival in the city, therefore, only adds to the stress of the young girl, who is increasingly covered with attention from the woman, who would immediately like to be welcomed back by the girl as her mother. In truth, Traci does not hide her hatred for her mother, accused of having abandoned her since she was a child; hatred that only increases when she points out that she should make more movement to take off the extra pounds. Slimming down, after all, has always been Traci's first and only goal, and he knows he has to get there as soon as possible before Lauren can steal Danny from him. She was struck hard by her own feelings when a poisonous Lauren highlighted Traci's slim line in front of everyone, and she, humiliated in public, ran away crying. Danny is furious at Lauren's lack of delicacy, and apologizes to Traci, who thanks him. However, knowing that Lauren is much more attractive and sophisticated than she is, Traci starts a strict diet on a very strict regimen, also flanking numerous physical exercises, all in the hope that Danny will notice her. As the weeks go by, meanwhile, Mamie becomes constantly apprehensive about Traci's lack of appetite, asking only for salads on the few days she doesn't fast. The diet, while beginning to show its first effects, is not able to satisfy Traci, who decides to start taking slimming pills without everyone knowing it, on the advice of Sparky Wade and Vinnie Irving, two students, two boyfriends and two college friends... who soon turn out to be nothing more than pushers!

1984 (#3) - The disagreements between Dina and Jill and Katherine's plastic surgery

John's decision to propose Ashley as president of Jabot, obviously makes Dina happy, who hopes that the union with Eric will lead to the possibility of joining the company despite the exclusion decided for the moment by John. But it's not just economic interests that link Dina to John. The woman, in fact, no longer hides the hope of being able to reunite her family through a reconciliation with her ex-husband. This reconciliation, passes through a much hoped-for divorce with Jill, seen by the woman as a real stranger to the family and a true gold digger. Dina obviously agrees with the housekeeper Mamie, a valuable ally of John's ex-wife, who has been convinced since the first day Jill set foot in Villa Abbott that the woman is exclusively interested in the family's money. Jill, feeling constantly threatened and attacked by the presence of the two women in the house, constantly asks John to be respected, which the man punctually urges the two women to do. However, Jill is disappointed by the feeling between John and Dina, who happily accepts John's proposal to stay in town and move in with them for good. Meanwhile, another historical enemy of Jill's, Katherine, appears intent on changing her life. Feeling less and less attractive, and seeing the weight of the years showing on her face in the form of wrinkles, the woman decides to turn to Dr. Alan Jacobs, an expert in plastic surgery, for a facelift. The man initially advises the woman simply to live more calmly and serenely her maturity, being convinced that the marks on her face are caused exclusively by stress; but when Katherine turns to Jill for a break in their rivalry, the woman laughs at Katherine's request, saying that the wrinkles appearing on her face, caused by orgies and alcohol taken in all the previous years, are beginning to make themselves visible. Katherine responds to the accusations in a no less cruel manner, threatening to remove little Phillip from her will. Katherine, however, hurt by the woman's words and believing that eliminating stress and hatred by changing her lifestyle is impossible, returns to Dr. Jacobs and asks him to proceed with the facelift.Immediately after the surgery, Katherine appears perplexed by the success of the operation, but Alan urges her to wait a few days to see the first results, which soon arrive and rejuvenate the woman's face and mood. During her convalescence, finally, it was Brock's return that made her happy, happy to have her son by her side ready to take care of her again.