Loose Lips

Lots of talk about the current absence of Jeanne Cooper, well people she is doing just fine. She had a bout with the flu  as several cast and crew members did and I am sure many of you out there as well. Jeanne was down and out for a week but she is back better then ever. So not to worry. TV Guide had a chat with the outspoken, 84-year-old survivor about Y&R's upcoming 40th anniversary (March 26), the infestation of newbies in Genoa City and, of course, those scary symptoms Katherine's been having.

Adam is shot protecting Victor. Who would have thunk it. The shooter is caught and while tied up Nick realizes he has seen him before and asks where he knows him from. The shooter says it does not matter what he thinks because soon they will all be dead.

Is Lauren having too much fun these days?  She is very attracted to Carmine who makes her laugh and feel really good about herself, something she hasn't felt in ages. After an intense night with Carmen she returns home and Michael is waiting for her and asks where she has been. Lauren of course does not  like that Michael is attacking her with these questions and strikes back. Michael then makes a surprising decision. As for Carmine he has a secret agenda. In a recent interview Marco Dapper said initially Carmine's interest in Lauren was to get back at Michael. But he believes that Carmine's feelings for Lauren have changed and he cares about her. When asked if Carmine's feelings for Lauren could turn into a 'fatal attraction' kind of situation he said he does not know what was ahead but that scenario would be very interesting to play. Tracey Bregman has now confirmed she is no longer recurring but now on contract.