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Jack and Katie Are Annuled!

Barbara and Paul stop by the cottage, surprising Will. Barbara heads straight to Gwen, who is depressed and in bed. Paul stays behind with Will, who asks Paul if it is okay to skip the wedding. Paul says of course its okay and seems really blasé, which throws Will. He wonders if Paul is getting cold feet! In the bedroom, Barbara sits with Gwen and tells her everything will be okay. Gwen isn't so sure and can't get past the fact that she can never carry a child. Barbara suggests there are other options that can be explored. Will and Paul come in. Will gets angry with Barbara, who keeps insisting that they can have children - right away - if they just look at other options, like adoption. Will drags Barbara away, telling her that another baby won't take the place of the children they have lost. Paul stays behind with Gwen, telling her how brave she has been. Maddie arrives as Paul and Barbara leave. She wonders what is going on and they tell her about Barbara's adoption news. Maddie says it isn't such a bad idea! In the next breath she tells Gwen about leaving for Wesleyan in a few days and starts to think that maybe she should stay in Oakdale. Gwen tells Mads the best thing she can do is to follow her dreams to Wesleyan. Maddie points out that Gwen and Will are more family than her flesh-and-blood relatives and says they can do the same for an adopted child. Gwen and Maddie hug and she leaves. Gwen turns to Will, tells him that she loves him and says they should maybe think about adoption. They talk about adoption and Gwen calls Barbara, who is in Old Town with Paul. Gwen gives Babs the good news about adoption. Barbara offers to set everything up with a friend who has an adoption agency. Paul leaves Barbara to purchase a honeymoon trip for Rosanna. From around the corner, Meg watches them.

Holden Sees Lily In Dusty's Bed!

Vienna is massaging her feet after a hard day at the diner. Henry offers her a foot massage once they get home. Maddie walks in and they ask her to stay for dinner. Maddie tells them she is ready to make a decision with her life. She just found out that she can transfer to Wesleyan now and keep her scholarship. She isn't sure what to do and points out all of her mistakes in decision making - the Casey situation, dating Noah, deciding to stay in Oakdale for Noah. Vienna and Henry encourage her go. Maddie leaves. Henry worries about what decision she will make and worries even more about Maddie leaving him alone. Vienna points out that he won't be alone - and if he wants more relatives around they can start a family of their own! Henry is stunned and tells Vienna they aren't ready for a family. She thinks it is because he thinks she won't be a good mom; Henry sets her straight, saying he just isn't ready for the responsibility of a child right now. Vienna heads for the kitchen to make Maddie a goodbye cake.

Maddie returns to the diner. Maddie tells Henry about her visit to the farm and is finally ready to make her decision: she is going to Wesleyan so that she can figure herself out. Vienna walks up and agrees with Maddie's decision. Henry is still worried but encourages her to go, too. Vienna brings out the cake. Maddie tells them she is going to Wesleyan for herself and not for a boy. Vienna gets a little teary and hugs Maddie. Henry tries to lighten the moment so he won't cry. Maddie tells them she loves them and will miss them, which doesn't lighten the mood at all. Henry pulls them both into a family hug.

Who Will Get Through to Luke?

Maddie pulls away from Noah, who insists that he wants to be with her again. She reminds him that he really wants Luke, not her, but he tells her he was happy with her. “Pretending that you’re straight is not going to make you feel better,” Maddie says. She tells him that they’re not meant to be. Noah looks pouty about it and leaves.

Noah Can't Cope

Noah calls Dusty and asks him to meet at the diner. He's surprised when Dusty shows up but relieved, too. Noah tells Dusty about the night he and his dad saw Dusty arguing with Cheri and the jokes that Win told. Dusty tells Noah everything he knows about Cheri and her dark side. Noah leaves. He buys a bottle and is drinking in Old Town when Maddie finds him. He quickly hides the bottle and begins telling Maddie about what happened. Maddie points out that he isn't alone because he still has her. She tells him to go see Luke or come with her but she isn't going to leave him alone. They leave together and go to Maddie's. She is pulling out a few movies and turns to see Noah taking a drink! She tries to take the bottle but Noah won't let her take it. He kisses her!

Paul and Meg Make Love!

Luke fills Maddie in on their fishing trip with the Colonel. Maddie is stunned and tells Luke not to go! She tells him that there is something not right about the Colonel. Luke wonders if Maddie is jealous or if she is not as okay with their relationship. She swears she just feels strange about it. Noah returns and tells them that the Colonel wants to leave earlier. The Colonel returns to the farm just as the boys arrive. They gather their things and leave. When they are on the trail, Win asks the boys to go ahead to check something in the clearing and then he reaches for the rifle he hid behind the tree! He catches up with the boys but pretends to have a rock lodged in his boot. When Luke and Noah continue to the camp site, he returns to where the rifle is! He watches the boys for a while and then rejoins them. Win sends Luke down to the water and then makes up a story about forgetting something in the truck. Noah stops him before he can leave the camp, thanking Win for accepting him as being gay. Noah hugs him, telling Win how much he loves him and how much his father has impacted his life. The Colonel pulls back and tells Noah to go after the tackle box. As Noah is leaving, Win tells him not to forget how much he loves him. Noah disappears into the woods and Win returns to get the rifle from behind the tree! He loads it and starts toward the water. Win watches Luke for a few moments and then raises the rifle. He has Luke in his sights!

Holden and Natalie are finishing up some last minute shopping in Old Town. He runs into Maddie after sending Nat on her way. She asks him about the fishing trip and tells Holden that she is really worried about the Colonel! She tells him how Win reacted when he found out Noah was gay; Holden becomes worried, too.

Family, Lovers and Lies

Vienna and Henry are arguing about her new all-Swedish menu when Maddie walks in. She tells them Noah came out to his father but she is still worried about him. Vienna tells Maddie to take a little girl time. She heads back into the kitchen. Henry asks Maddie how she is really getting along. She is sad and doesn't understand why. "We were friends and I'm worried about him," she says and tells Henry about Win. Maddie tells him about Win's weirdness - buying them a bed, not caring about her crazy sister. She wonders if he is doing similar things to Luke and Noah, pretending to be okay but not really being okay with them.

Carly Tells The Kids

Colonel Mayer can't believe what he is seeing between Luke and Noah. He steps into the room as Maddie arrives, acting chipper and in love. The Colonel tells them all to stop. Luke tries to break in and so does Maddie but the Colonel won't let either speak. He focuses on Noah, telling him what a disappointment he is! He storms off. Maddie apologizes for her part in the trouble but Noah says it wasn't her fault. She leaves. Luke tries to make things better but Noah is heartbroken about how his father acted. He decides to go after the Colonel, to explain things.

Maddie runs into the Colonel and apologizes to him for keeping up the charade. Angry, he asks if everything between she and Noah was a lie. Maddie doesn't want to talk about their relationship. "What made my son turn?" he asks, wondering if it was all because of Luke. Emotionally, Maddie tells the Colonel that he just needs to accept Noah as he is. The Colonel swears he won't lose his son and walks off. Maddie and Luke meet up at the diner. They talk about Noah and Maddie tells Luke that she is starting to have serious questions about the Colonel. She thinks the man might be off his rocker!