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Mitch is back in Llanview. The All-American Rejects perform!

That Mitch, ever the crafty one. While Llanview prepares to bury Jared, Mitch manages to escape his California prison ... and guess where he makes a beeline to? You got it -- Jared's funeral. And you have GOT to see his entrance. We have to say, we don't think we've ever seen anybody enter a funeral like this before. But the question on everyone's minds is: How can John take down someone as crafty as Mitch?

The bright spot in all of this is that Rex tells Jessica they are half-brother and sister. And that's followed by ... Rex coming face to face with Mitch. What Daddy Dearest has to say to the "fruit of his loins" (to quote Mitch) is pretty chilling.

Todd, Tea, and Ross are stuck in a jail cell -- and they're all ticked off at each other. Todd is furious with Tea for keeping his daughter a secret, and no matter how Tea explains it, he's not listening to her. But all the infighting takes a backseat when news comes that Danielle's missing. Her attempts to hide out with Matthew only lead her to be ... kidnapped. Guess Tea and Todd might have to put away that squabbling for right now!

Make sure to tune in Friday to see a performance by The All-American Rejects.

All this, PLUS : Dorian takes over as mayor -- and is promptly arrested; Fish isn't happy to see Kyle and Nick so close; Kim moves in on Clint; and Charlie is tempted to drink.

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Everyone is shocked when Mitch arrives at Jared's funeral and pops out of Jared's coffin.  Mitch informs everyone that the charges against him have been dropped. Bo and John agree that Mitch's stunt at the funeral is grounds for arrest. While being led away, Mitch tells Rex that they have plenty of work ahead of them.  Mitch is put in a cell next to Dorian, who has just been arrested as well. Mitch threatens Dorian's girls and warns her that he has minions everywhere that know what's going on.  Mitch tells Dorian that as Mayor, she has to get him out of jail.

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Week of November 30  

Mitch crashes Jared's funeral.  

Charlie hits the bottle at Jared's grave.

Todd and Ross go head-to-head over Danielle.  

Todd vows that he will be Danielle's father.

Ross kidnaps Danielle.

Mitch's letter rocks Jessica.

Rex tells Jessica that they are brother and sister.  

New siblings Jessica and Rex bond over Mitch.

Mitch threatens Dorian.  

Kim gets a job at BE.

Kim gets closer to Clint.

A hate crime occurs outside Rodi's.

David has a slip of the lip.  

Kevin learns Bo and Nora are romantically linked.

Wed. 12/2: Dorian is sworn in as Mayor of Llanview.

Fri.  12/4: The All-American Rejects perform at Ultra-Violet.

Week of December 7

Blair becomes Ross' hostage.

John and Fish want Nick's attackers brought to justice.

Bo goes after Ross.

Todd and Tea are concerned for their daughter's safety.

John's promises to protect Natalie.

Kim gets more than she bargained for.

Todd and Tea get closer.

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Week of Dec. 7

Natalie seeks vengeance.

Fish prays good will triumph over evil.

Bo may be Blair's only hope.

Clint is about to learn about Bo and Nora.

Rex arrives at a surprising decision.

Charlie drowns his sorrows.

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All's fair in love and politics

Kim talks her way into a job at B.E. as Clint's personal assistant by claiming that Jared offered her the job before his death. David accidentally tells Kevin about Bo and Nora's secret romance on Monday, November 30. Dorian is delighted to be the center of attention when she is sworn in as Mayor on Wednesday, December 2. As she is about to make good on her campaign promise to legalize same-sex marriages, she is interrupted by Pennsylvania Attorney General Gallagher. Defiant, Dorian signs the document. As a result, she suffers the consequences when she is thrown in jail. Things go from bad to worse for Mayor Lord when she is placed in a cell next to Mitch, who subtly threatens her on Friday, December 4. Elsewhere in Llanview, Dorian has Fish's back when he considers sacrificing his career for his beliefs. Kyle eases Fish's nervousness about their “first” date. Rex asks Shane to introduce the All-American Rejects at Ultra-Violet on Friday, December 4. Fish and Kyle enjoy the concert and look forward to their big night. Shane comes close to seeing his Aunt Stacy's pregnancy padding. Schuyler takes a punch when he, Gigi, Amelia, and Nick stand up to a trio of homophobes at Rodi's. Afterward, Nick is severely beaten to a pulp outside the bar.

The Inside Story: Am I My Father?

Mitch's letter leaves Jessica disturbed on Monday, November 30. Rex warns Stacy that his father may come after her and the baby, while Schuyler decides to confess all. However, he soon has a change of heart after imagining how Gigi would react to the news. On Tuesday, December 1, Charlie battles his demons when he must fight the urge to fall off the wagon. Newly discovered siblings Jessica and Rex are united in their disgust of having Mitch Laurence as a father. Meanwhile, Natalie eventually gives in when Roxy offers her a shoulder to cry on. Jessica delivers the eulogy as Jared's funeral begins. At the same time, John receives shocking news. Mitch crashes the funeral with a morbid appearance on Wednesday, December 2, rising out of Jared's coffin. Those assembled to pay their respects are aghast to learn that the charges against Mitch in Napa have been dropped. Confused by the turn of events, Bo and John place Mitch under arrest until they can straighten out the situation. Later, Clint is disgusted when Mitch refers to himself as Jessica's father. Also, Mitch subtly informs Rex that their “work” is far from over. At Jared's grave, Viki comforts Natalie as best she can, while Mitch viciously taunts and teases Charlie, who takes a drink on Thursday, December 3.

A Closer Look: Make Room for Daddy

Danielle makes her way to Matthew's hospital room while eluding Child Services on Monday, November 30. Still in a holding cell, Todd lets Tea know exactly what he thinks of her. Tea states her case about why she kept him in the dark about Danielle, however Todd refuses to buy what she is selling. By Tuesday, December 1, Todd announces he will do right by Danielle, all the while reminding Tea just how much he despises her because of what she has done. Out of spite, Tea informs Todd that Blair has known the truth for weeks. On Thursday, December 3, Ross vows to fight for “his” daughter and makes a dangerous move. Back at the hospital, Danielle seeks refuge from Rachel and Greg under Matthew's bed, only to be exposed by Destiny. And a desperate Ross sneaks out of Seattle General with Danielle on Friday, December 4, as Todd and Tea are powerless to stop them.

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EVIL HAS COME BACK TO LLANVIEW

Mitch Laurence continues to wreak havoc upon his offspring and other citizens of Llanview. His chilling letter is delivered to Jessica, leaving her shaken. Rex warns Stacy that she may become a target because she's carrying Mitch's grandchild. A well intentioned Schuyler sets out to expose that Stacy isn't carrying Rex's baby (or Mitch's progeny), but he fails to follow through in fear of Gigi's response. Rex tells Jessica he's her bro. Roxy braves Natalie's fury and reaches out to comfort her daughter. Jessica delivers the eulogy at Jared's funeral and is stunned, along with everybody else, when Mitch plays Jack-in-the-box from Jared's coffin. Mitch announces all charges against him have been dropped, but Bo and John promptly throw him back in jail. Mitch drives Charlie to drink. Dorian's determination to honor her campaign commitments lands her in jail, in cell adjoining her former husband's. Mitch makes thinly veiled threats to compel Dorian to get him released from jail. Viki tries to comfort Natalie at Jared's gravesite, and Clint is livid when Mitch refers to Jessica has “his daughter”.

ELSEWHERE IN LLANVIEW

Danielle escapes from Child Services and takes refuge in Mathew's hospital room, until Destiny exposes her. Todd insists he will be a father to his child, and makes his hatred of Tea clear. Tea isn't going down alone, so she makes sure Todd knows that Blair was fully aware of her deception. David slips up but Kevin decides to keep a lid on what he's learned about Bo and Nora. Kyle tries to make Fish more comfortable by telling him that he's also nervous about their first “date”. Schuyler, Gigi, Nick, and Amelia mix it up with a homophobe at Rodi's.

CAN'T MISS THIS WEEK

Claiming that Jared hired her before his death, Kim finagles her way into getting the job as Clint's executive assistant on Monday, November 30.

Everyone gathers for Jared's funeral on Tuesday, December 1

Mitch cryptically tells Rex they have plenty of work ahead of them on Wednesday, December 2

Blair sets out for Seattle after getting word of Todd's arrest on Thursday, December 3

Tea and Todd look on helplessly as a dangerous Ross leaves the hospital with Danielle on Friday, December 4

The All-American Rejects (appearance on 12/4 and 12/7) take the stage at Ultraviolet

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