01.12.00 - Wednesday

Preview:Stefan reads and schemes. Recap:Bobbie was surprised to see Felicia at court, but Felicia maintained that she had to see everything through to the end. Bobbie offered her support when Felicia told her that Mac took off his wedding ring and declared their marriage over. Roy gave Felicia comfort when he told her that she saved Luke's life. Scott showed Luke the newspaper with Luke, Laura, and Felicia spread across the front page. Luke was blindsided by Laura's negative declarations spread in the local newspaper. Luke was well-supported by his family as the verdict was read. There was widespread relief when he was pronounced not guilty! After seeing a photo of Brenda in a recent magazine, a devastated Chloe was consoled by a Stefan--who made sure she saw the magazine in the first place. Chloe realized that Jax would never come back now that there was proof that Brenda was alive. Stefan expressed sincere sympathy when he embraced Chloe. As Alan fiercely begged A. J. not to tempt fat