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After 13,857 episodes and 52 years on the air, the time draws near for us to bid our final farewells to our friends and family in Oakdale. Get your hankies ready because Friday, September 17, 2010, CBS Daytime airs episode #13,858 – the show that marks the end of the series. So it is definitely a must see week for all As the World Turns fans, as well as any soap fan in general. The writers, producers and actors have done an exceptional job wrapping up all the loose ends as characters look toward the future in hope, love and friendship.

Speaking of the future, as the week begins, Jack and Carly are interrupted when discussing what lies ahead for them. Who intrudes? More importantly, what will Jack and Carly choose to do -- remain friends with benefits, or will they bite