Daily Update for Wednesday Mar. 17, 2010

The judge is about to sentence Carly when Melanie arrives. Bo, Carly, Justin and DA Woods are all shocked when Melanie admits the shooting was an accident. The judge dismisses everyone, Carly is moved by her daughter's choice to come to her aid. She goes to hug and thank Melanie, but she's denied. Melanie tells Carly not to touch her - ever.

Anna denies she took Sydney, but can't answer when Nicole asks where she's been while Sydney was gone. She remembers that both Rafe and Sami saw her in Salem. Shaken, Anna asks Nicole what she wants.

Neither Chad nor Mia can forget their kiss. Chad tells Gabi he can't see her as he still has feelings for Mia. Gabi pretends with Chad that she's fine with putting the brakes on their relationship, but alone, breaks down. Meanwhile, pleased Will notes Mia is wearing the St. Christopher medal to denote their exclusivity. Will leaves to see Kate, and Chad confesses to Mia he can't stop thinking about her. He and Mia agree to see one another, but in private. As they're making out, the clasp to the St. Christopher medal breaks. Mia leaves and Gabi sees Chad with it. He leaves it behind and just as Mia realizes she doesn't have her medal, Gabi is telling a hurt Will that she found the medal with Chad.

Kate hatches a plan for Stefano to see Sydney but it all goes south when EJ realizes he's been tricked. He tells Stefano he'll see him in hell before Stefano spends any more time with Sydney.

NEXT UPDATE FOR: THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2010