Viewers saw a heavily-bearded Carmine holed up in a motel room obsessively watching the sex video. A troubled young man named Kevin Fisher (Greg Rikaart) had become obsessed with Lauren and she teamed up with his older half-brother Michael Baldwin to get the teenager psychiatric help (via Soap Opera Digest). She suspected that Tara was hiding something and was proven right when she was arrested for fraud. However, the Young and the Restless wiki says Lauren is 55; it states she was born in May 1964, which should make her 57. Lauren got Scott to admit he'd been visited by Sheila. Finding out that Lauren was the one who bailed him out, Kevin was sure Lauren really cared for him. Ashley left them a contract good for 24 hours making Jabot a wholly owned subsidiary of her company, and offered to keep them all on. Daisy drugged Lauren to the point that she was unknowingly making out with Paul. Unbeknownst to all, Sheila escaped the fire (a meter reader was the one who died). Paul Williams (19841986) Scott Grainger, Sr. (19891993) Michael Baldwin (2005present). Attorney Dick Dentner, a former activist himself, saw Lowell as a hero and took his case with plans to "stick it to the man". When Fen came home for another visit, Lauren was thrilled to learn that he was doing much better after rehab and getting his life back together. I think its about me being happy now and kind of putting myself first., 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Tracey Bregman plays Lauren on The Young and the Restless, She first appeared on The Young and the Restless in 1983 and has been on other soap operas as well, Tracey E. Bregman stars as Lauren Fenmore in The Young and the Restless. She was free and clear with John, but further indebted to Tom, and Michael was on the spot. Paul advised not to pay and contacted friends at State Department and Journalists International. She also became involved in the lives of the Glow Kids who were working for her part time while attending GCU. Paul's mother Mary felt Lauren was too flamboyant and all wrong for Paul. 51years (February 9, 1971)Sharon Case / Age. Although Jana was originally planning her wedding to Kevin in "Goth" style with Amber designing her gown, then influenced by being maid of honor for Sabrina began dreaming of a more traditional wedding, they ended up with a hippie style wedding at an ashram in Malibu. Michael sent Lauren home with Cane from a fundraiser supposedly so he could get a client out of jail. Daniel refused to have anything to do with Daisy or her child. The wedding was called off, and Eric and Lauren flew back to Los Angeles together. The Young and the Restless spoilers: Tracey E. Bregman celebrates 40th Carmine followed her up to her room one night, and Lauren, who had been fantasizing about Carmine, ended up spending two nights with him. But Kevin found out about it, and managed to hack into the site and take it down. Kevin seems to have settled down with Jana now, and he and Michael finally had to cut Gloria off so they could live their own lives. Suspicious, Lily tricked Lauren into admitting the kiss, and went off on Lauren. Jack asked Diane to marry him. But when Daniel saw that Daisy was keeping Phyllis and Summer apart, he petitioned the court to take Daisy to live with him, so Summer could live with Phyllis. who sent him to prison and Michael was beaten, suffering a black eye and broken ribs. Michael began having second thoughts about finding his long lost father. Michael told Lauren that he loved her, tore up divorce papers, and they went to their room to re-consummate their marriage. Michael opened up to Jill about his feeling that he doesn't want to bring her down and Jill stated he should tell that to Lauren which gave him inspiration. Kevin caused a distraction which allowed Michael to escape. In order to steal him away from Lauren, Sheila drugged Scott and slept with him, ending up pregnant. Michael discovered the same Geneva Pines Inn matchbook at On the Boulevard that Lauren had, and called Carmine a son of a bitch. Neils family had refused to let him marry the girl, so she abandoned her baby at the hospital and committed suicide. Fen's burner-phone fell out of his backpack, but Fen claimed to Michael that he had it to cover his relationship with Summer. Jana found a photo of Daisy with a kid named Max Potter, and discovered on the Internet that he had disappeared from camp one Halloween night. She also appeared for a very brief run from June 15 to June 26, 2000. First appearing as a rebellious teen being raised by her father, Neil Fenmore, Lauren spent years bullying and scheming against an insecure Traci Abbott. But after Victor used his contacts to help find his missing driver Ahmad, he accepted Victor's offer to co-author his biography and accepted Scott's condition that it be the truth. Sally found out about the affair and slipped a photo of Lauren and Eric in bed into the bible at their wedding in Venice. Since Lauren still had hope for reconciliation with Paul herself, she agreed. After witnessing a bit of his temper, Ashley asked Tom to back off, that she only wanted to be friends. Lauren began hanging out at the Athletic Club bar with bartender, Carmine Basco, coming onto her. They agreed that Michael's legal and moral compasses were spinning in opposite directions. After Sara tried to kill Phyllis, Michael tracked her down and learned she wasn't really Lauren. Weeks later Kevin arrived with a disheveled Michael in tow, having met him in San Diego. Lauren found out that Sheila and her husband, Eric were taking a trip, so Lauren planned one too. Scott was rescued, and Lauren was elated when he arrived in Genoa City. Eventually, Sheila Carter's mother Molly (Marilyn Alex) discovered that Sheila had purchased an infant and switched it with Lauren's baby. The Young And The Restless Spoilers - A Look Back At Lauren Fenmore. She was born in Munich, Germany to her parents. Lauren also has a long-running romantic history with Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc), whom she married in 2005. Tracey returned to the show on August 24, 2001. Michael gave him hell with tears of hurt in his eyes, but left saying he would not turn him in. THIS WEEK ON B&B: Steffy took drastic measures to save Hope for the Future. . Tracey was born and bought up by her father Buddy Bregman an American musical arranger, record producer, and composer, and her mother Suzanne Lloyd a Canadian-born actress. That it was meant to be only a confetti bomb, but someone substituted a real one, and River was only there to try to stop the protest. Sheila showed Deacon that she missed him. Daisy started to grow on Lauren, unaware that Daisy was putting rats in the store and drugging her. Which includes souses, sluggish cooking, grilling, cigarette smoking, and homemade pizza. Meanwhile Sharon arrived to meet Noah and do some sightseeing with him, but ran into Nick who was there to find Victor. Phyllis came up with the Jabots Timeless Beauty, back by popular demand campaign, lining shelves with what they had in stock and filling in with hard to find European products, while Kerry worked on new products. Lauren helps the Forresters get Sheila committed after Sheila holds them all hostage. Lauren began having terrible headaches and being short-tempered with everyone, refusing to believe that Daisy was not the sweet helpful girl she appeared to be. Fenmore returned home for the holidays and Lauren and Michael were happy but provoked him to have fun with his friends and go skiing and have fun. But concerned about the fact that they knew so little about Michael's father, they began a quest to track him down. Celebrating their anniversary, Michael gave Lauren her favorite romantic dinner, music, and champagne in their living room, followed by her favorite bath salts from Tuscany, and a handwritten love letter which he spoke to her. Tom and Sheila show up, and blow up the yacht, allowing everyone to believe Lauren is dead. Michael went ballistic and pressured Paul to arrest Carmine. Scott left Lauren to be with Sheila for the sake of the child, and when she lost the baby, she swapped it with Lauren's after her own child was born. Kimberlin Brown - Biography - IMDb Tracey, who originally read for the role of Patty Williams according to the shows fandom wiki, was on contract for the soap opera from 1983 to 1995, playing Lauren Fenmore Baldwin. Lauren admitted to Paul that feared she wouldn't love the baby if it were born damaged due to her age. Sheila found out, and slipped back to Genoa City to see him. Don Diamont Celebrates Son Laurens Engagement See the Party Pics! Michael went home to Lauren and told her that he was ready to try to forgive her. By this time, it was an all out affair. Paul arrived later and was trapped in the cell too by Sheila when he came to Maggie's aid. But after their baby boy, Ricardo Carl Williams, was born, Paul married her. Even though Daisy was in jail, Lauren feared that Ryder had returned as well and neither she nor Fen were safe. Michael Baldwin - Wikipedia Six months after his incarceration, John was about to be released early due to ill heath when he had a stroke and was rushed to GC Memorial in grave condition. Once his father went to jail, Jamie would have no one to live with, and would be headed for foster care. Kevin called the police and Chance took him to jail. Michael picked the lock and was shocked to discover "Phyllis" behind the bars. Fen went to Carmine and accused him of getting off by messing with people's families. Tracey was married to her husband Ronald Recht from 1987 to 2010. The couple shares two sons, Austin and Landon. SNEAK PEEK AT Y&R NEXT WEEK! Later when Jack and Lauren promoted the new products on the talk show "The Talk", the hosts surprised them by including Tucker via satellite, and asking some probing questions about his marriage to the woman who ran him over. A fire broke out on the floors just below them. Jamie lies and tells the police that Fen pushed him, which is false. Jamie was later found by Paul where he had fallen from one roof to another below. But Tucker and Ashley arrived to everyone's applause in the middle of Jack's speech, and when Tucker was stymied by a question, he turned things over to Ashley. Fans loved the couple, and their back-and-forth relationships were healthy during the media. Fen got out of rehab on a pass to see his mother accept the award at the ceremony which was held at the athletic club. What Lauren had not know was that Sheila was living near Scott, posing as a woman who gave him an idea for his book. Lauren and Michael put the pieces together and set a trap for Daisy and Ryder. Is Tracey Bregman Leaving Young And The Restless? Lauren Fenmore Noah Newman took an interest in Eden, and persuaded her to go on a French Class trip to France. Lauren went from court to a gun range to practice shooting using a photo of Daisy as a target. Lauren was admitted to the hospital where they discovered the poisoning, but "Brenda" talked Tom into stealing the necklace before it could be checked for toxin. 59 years (May 29, 1963)Tracey E. Bregman / Age How old is Lauren Fenmore in real life? On CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show in 2011, Bregman said of her divorce, according to Soap Opera Digest, "I feel so good. She had a brief flirtation with Ridge Forrester, but he was more interested in Brooke. But nearly six months after she had disappeared from Genoa City, Daisy was seen wearing a nuns habit again skulking around in Jimmies bar the night of Billy Abbotts annual Halloween party, and watching Lauren. Lauren bailed him out, lamenting that he would apparently rather have sex with a stranger than her. Catch up With Soap Stars Michael Sabatino and Crystal Chappell. Kevin continued his infatuation for Lauren, but Michael was drawn to Lauren himself as they met often to discuss Kevin, and eventually ended up lovers. Scotty always wondered why his mother was so secretive, but gave up asking about it back when he was a kid. The trip went well and Noah was enjoying Paris, but Eden was bored and wanted to see the real Paris where her mother grew up. On April 7, 2014, Bregman was inducted into the Ride of Fame and has a New York City double decker bus dedicated to her and her accomplishments. Because Gloria continued to pay Tom blackmail money stolen from John, Michael formed an alliance with Ashley. Tracey Bregman Reflects on 40 Years of Y&R's Lauren (EXCLUSIVE) Michael then hired a prostitute named Felicity, who stayed all night with him at the athletic club. But unable to get over their past, they split up. She is known for her rivalry with ex-fugitive, Sheila Carter, who has been on both soap operas. A ricocheting bullet hit Phyllis in the cast on her broken leg, and she and Michael were caught between the two Laurens, each with a gun. Summer apologized, explaining that by bullying him as Britni she had only been trying to get back at Ronan, but now realized it was pretty dumb. Michael drew up the papers and Lauren and Jill signed, giving Jill her rightful place running Fenmores with Lauren. Michael had Lauren locate Fen and get him into treatment immediately. Meanwhile Daisy held Kevin and Jana at gunpoint, but Ryder stepped between them and convinced Daisy to give him the gun and run away with him. Her real name is Tracey Elizabeth Bregman. Jill insisted on getting the family together for Thanksgiving in the tradition of Katherine. Lauren convinced Tom that Sheila was the bad guy, so he contacted Gloria to arrange a deal to turn over Lauren. Meanwhile, The Bold and the Beautiful wiki says shes 51. Brown was born in Hayward, California, and raised in San Diego. But Daisy refused unless she could be transferred to a hospital. Weve played friends, husband and wife, enemies, you name it. She became concerned when she stopped hearing from him, then received a call that was disconnected. On the thirtieth day Lauren begged for more time, but he said it was not necessary. Paul and Lauren were happy for a while though until a stalker named Sean, came into her life and arranged for Paul to misunderstand their relationship. The couple spent over two decades together before drawing the curtain on their marriage. Michael suggested that he and Lauren return home. The Fenmore family (2013) (L to R: Fenmore, Lauren, Michael) The Fenmore family is a fictional family from the CBS Daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Are peter bergman and tracey bregman related in real life Lamon Archey shares "#RealLife" news -- he's engaged! Hoping to be named her COO, Kyle jumped in, coming up with cost analysis and ideas for Phyllis. Knowing it would help Michael and Lauren to move back into their own place, and with nowhere for him to paint living at Daisy's apartment, Daniel suggested that Daisy and Lucy move into his garret with him. Scotty got a book deal for "One Stolen Heart", but "Brenda" was livid. Lauren pointed out that ruining Jabot would also ruin Fenmores, and warned her that Lauren was the only friend she had left, saying, Phyllis, just do it! But the launch was wildly successful. Lauren took him up on his offer, agreeing to be business partners. But unable to get over their past, they split up. His dying wish was for Lauren to move on with her life and to give Sheila a second chance. Tracey celebrates her birthday on May 29, every year. Introduced by William J. She gives birth to a premature son, Fenmore Baldwin (Max Ehrich). Lauren got the gun away from her and shot Sara and left her dying in the house of mirrors. The couple spent over two decades together before drawing the curtain on their marriage. Summer and Fenmore bully a troubled fellow student, Jamie Vernon. After agreeing to work with Chloe and Chelsea, Lauren grew increasingly worried when she hadnt heard anything from Michael after he went on assignment for Victor. Is B&B prepping to revisit the Carter/Katie romance that almost was? Ashley declined Jacks offer that Ashley develop products, and let him run the business. Daily Recaps. Michael discovered that the non-profit clinic was totally funded by a shell company that traced back to Ashland. Tracey was born in Germany on May 29, 1963. Eden confronted Daisy with a Fenmore's card found at the scene, certain that Daisy set the fire. They were very disappointed in him. TMZ is reporting that Landow has taken out a restraining order against Bregmans 19 year-old son, and is accusing him of pulling a gun on him, threatening his life more than once, and trying to sabotage his relationship by planting panties in his car and putting cocaine in his coffee. Personal life. Meanwhile Daisy kept Daniel at his apartment by drugging him, and was having sex with him when Amber and Little Eric walked in on them. So they ate Chinese takeout instead. A woman claiming to be Sheila's sister, Sarah Smythe, had plastic surgery to look like Lauren; she wanted revenge on Lauren for killing Sheila. Adam showed Michael a photo of Fen, insinuating that he was on drugs and selling them while on tour. With two legislative days remaining until Crossover Day, legislators and lobbyists spent all . Cane apologized to Michael, but Michael asked Cane to just make her happy. Lauren again told Carmine that he was wrong, they had been just a fling, and it was over. Kevin awaited his mother Gloria's return, opening that same closet door and reliving the terrifying experience of being locked inside as punishment as a child by "Terrible Tom." Lauren screamed as she spotted Daisy in the strobe lights. Meanwhile, Michael discovered their history, and visited another "Sheila" in a California prison for the criminally insane. Carmine just taunted him with, "You're not man enough, just like you weren't to satisfy your wife." Lauren followed him to jail and got him out on bail Lauren followed him to jail and got him out on bail after he spent the night in "juvie". "[12] He further told TV Guide about the pairing, "What's great about Lauren and Michael is that these are people who are not saints, who were adults when they met and have pasts they are not proud of. The Love Boat Tom blew up the yacht, leaving everyone to believe that Lauren had died, while actually Tom had imprisoned both Lauren and Sheila. Paul leaves Lauren for good after she sells a nude photograph of him to a magazine. Michael refused to change his stance and handed Lauren divorce papers. Lauren tried an amicable settlement, but Jill thought she was faking the peace offering, and pulled another publicity stunt, an interview at Neils gravesite. Everyone thought that Lauren was dead, when she was really being held hostage by Sheila and Tom Fisher, Kevin's dad. Bregman also appeared on the CBS Daytime, "sister soap" The Bold and the Beautiful. Later in the week, when Paul's son Ricky was about to kill Eden, Paul had to use that gun to kill Ricky. When the date got messed up, Lauren suggested they skip the date and convinced Michael to move back home. Carmine called Michael next, but Michael heard Carmine say, "No. In November 2008, Traci returned to Genoa City from her home in New York City to attend the funeral of Katherine Chancellor (who was not really dead, it was her doppelganger, Marge). Relationships. Lauren Fenmore is raised by her father Neil Fenmore (Jim Storm) due to her parents' divorce. WATCH: Y&R's Tracey Bregman receives a very special Emmy to mark her 40th anniversary as Lauren Fenmore. Upon hearing how happy she was with Eric, Scott forgave her and promised to keep her secrets. Ryder recalled arguing with another boy about costumes. Lauren continues to strive in her business career, earning a seat on Victor Newman's (Eric Braeden) board of directors at Newman Enterprises. Paul locates a woman claiming to be Sheila in Genoa City; she underwent plastic surgery to look like Lauren's best friend Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford). Daniel considered Chelsea for a job at Omega Sphere. Molly Carter, Sheila's mother, told Lauren everything. In trying to figure out what Tom was up to, Michael discovered that Gloria's divorce from Tom was never filed. District attorney Michael is now forced to arrest Fenmore, weakening Michael and Lauren's marriage. After Tom discovered the ad in the paper, he went to the Abbott mansion and confronted Gloria who was shocked and terrified to see him. But Jabot was sold to House of Kim, and Gloria must prove herself all over again. Jamie told Summer that she and Fen were both responsible for everything that had happened to him. Lauren laughed, relieved that he was not having an affair as she feared, then she was enraged at him for keeping it from her, then scared. As she matures, Lauren falls in love with and marries private investigator Paul Williams (Doug Davidson), to the dismay of his interfering mother Mary (Carolyn Conwell). Jack refused, needing Fenmores as the only arm of company making a profit, but promised they would talk if Lauren could come up with the money. Eileen had a ghostly encounter with Anna. Can-cer!" She and Michael entered Crimson Lights and were shocked to find Ryder there ready to turn himself in to the police. Carmine skulked around the sidelines, dressed as a cop. Sheila then went to Phyllis's, tied her up and waiting for Lauren and baby Fen to arrive, taunting Phyllis about how great it would be to take over her life with her hot husband and new baby. The Real Reason Why the Babies Are So Big on GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Stars Share Their Favorite Classic Scenes, Ashley Jones Reveals How THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Changed Her Life. Dont", then heard a gunshot. After everybody left, Jill heard Michael on his cell phone sounding like he was having an affair. Fearing that her mother would tell Lauren the truth, Sheila concocted a plan to kill both women she trapped them in a cabin and set it on fire (via Soaps). Lauren, meanwhile, apologized to Traci for all the harm she had done and they finally became friends. Actress Caryn Richman briefly played Lauren during Bregman's maternity leave in 1991. Lauren Fenmore Baldwin is a fictional character on The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Tracey E. Bregman. Writers Guild Awards nominations announced -- with a soapy twist! Jana admitted she had no feelings for Kevin, and that she intended to help Ryder change his life, justifying to Kevin and Lauren that although he had tried to kill them, he had also helped them escape. After some hesitance by Lauren over Michael's lack of communication about his personal life, Lauren did say yes. Now that ex-husband Paul was free, Lauren and Paul began seeing each other again. Lauren accepted to be little Ricky's godmother. Since then, Lauren and Michael's relationship has been mostly drama-free though that can't necessarily be said about other aspects of their lives. Michael was concerned that Lauren appeared to be handling the Daisy situation too well. Lauren spoke with Phyllis about Fenmore's, and Phyllis worked up a proposal for an online virtual ordering system to try on clothes using a photo. A year later the couple had a son together who they named Fenmore "Fen" Baldwin. Lauren appears sporadically with Jill at Fenmore's or with her loving husband Michael, who continually reminds her that they are the only happily-married and sane people in Genoa City. Records also showed that a Gloria Simmons paid his bail. Lauren later moved to Los Angeles hoping to promote a line of clothes with Forrester Creations. Ashley began dating Tom as part of the plot to bring him down but Tom found out and was bent on revenge! and Lauren and Fen joined it. Back in Paul's office, Michael threatened to kill Carmine, and Paul had to handcuff him to a chair to stop him from leaving. But Carmine's lawyer, Leslie Michaelson, got him off, explaining what really had happened, and pointed out that if Carmine wanted to hurt Fen he never would have called 911. Each one read their fortunes, and as Lauren read hers "Truth sets one free" Michael arrived, having been released from prison. Offstage? During this time, Lauren finds out that she is also pregnant, while Sheila loses her child. Lauren later married Dr. Scott Grainger, a physician at Genoa City Memorial Hospital. Lauren ended up in a cage near where Jana had been placed in a crate after she tried to escape and they were able to talk. Unfortunately, Sheila had not changed, and continued trying to destroy Laurens life, even attempting to drown her in a hot tub! Afterward, Gloria arrived at the Abbott Mansion to find her belongings in trash bags on the front porch and the locks changed, with Jack gloating behind the glass door. After Michael and Jack separated Phyllis and Lauren, who almost came to blows during their heated exchange, Kevin Fisher went to check on Jana. Lauren was instrumental in finding Dina Abbotts emerald necklace The teardrop of love which John had given to her when she and John were young marrieds and Dina was pregnant with Jack. a series of real-life events resembling a soap opera. They went to court and Jills lawyer put Laurens mother, Joanna Manning, on the stand. Months later when Summer took a position as creative director with Marchetti fashions in Milan, Sally moved into her job and Gloria finagled her way into becoming Laurens assistant. Soon, she is abducted by Sheila's previously unheard of sister Sarah Smythe (Bregman), who is aided by Sheila's long lost twin children, Ryder Callahan and Daisy Carter. When asked, Abby covered by telling reporters that rehab had made her realize that her mom deserved to be happy. Who is leaving The Bold and the Beautiful 2021? Sheila's daughter, Daisy, tricked Lauren into moving in with them by getting rid of Michael's younger sister, Eden . TWO SCOOPS: We got three test tubes and a makeshift microphone, PHOTO: General Hospital releases 60th anniversary "class photo". Tracey E. Bregman Age, Body Measurements, Dating, Family, Siblings They first kissed when they were at a friendly brunch discussing how to get Kevin to get over his obsession with Lauren. Sheila (as "Brenda") was taking college courses and being tutored by Scotty, who was the spitting image of his father. Lauren shoots and kills Sarah. "[12], The character is known for her longtime rivalry with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown). Y&R stars who admitted to getting plastic surgery YouTube, Christopher BanningerBeth Maitland / Spouse (m. 1989). Lauren took him up on his offer, agreeing to be business partners. John arranged a plea bargain to get all possible charges dropped against Ashley for her deception, and was sentenced to seven years in prison. THIS WEEK ON GH: Nikolas was revealed to be on life support and in Mason's care. Sarah, impersonating Lauren, visited Phyllis while Daisy waited outside ready to strangle Phyllis. Bregman made her debut as Lauren all the way back in 1983, so it's almost time to take a walk down memory lane and remember some of her best moments over the years. Michael and Lauren went home and found their apartment filled with gas fumes. They've been married. And the police said she looked just like Lauren. Christmas started out awkwardly, but ended up joyous as the family sang and danced together. Paul kept her imprisoned there undetected until December when Michael put a tracking bug on Paul's car and caught Paul bringing her food. A while back, Michael and Lauren knew each other, but weren't friends. Sheila miscarried her baby earlier but kept it a secret. Bregman explained that Lauren and Michael had "no role models" because, "Laurens father died early on, and she had a horrible mother", which could be the reasoning behind Fen's behavior.[11]. Family (4) Trivia (15) Has two sons Austin Recht (b. Lauren finally became involved with and married Detective Paul Williams. He made her pose for a death photo at gunpoint and made up DNA samples to convince Lauren and Michael that she was killed when struck by a car in Argentina. Michael and Lauren's marriage was back on track, but Michael became unable to perform sexually, finding less and less time to relax and spend time with her due to his hectic law practice. Lauren objected, afraid of retaliation and interference in their lives by the press. Lauren discovers she is pregnant and is buried alive by Shawn (after he overhears her true feelings for him), though eventually saved by Paul, having lost the child. ARIE Luyendyk and his wife Lauren have revealed why couples who get engaged on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette split immediately after filming ends. By the time Michael remembered Victor, it was too late and Victor fired him for causing the loss of millions of dollars. Lauren's estranged mother confirms that Neil was aware of an illegitimate child, and Jill is granted ownership of Fenmore's Department stores. Ashley confessed to the shooting and was arrested with Michael as her lawyer. Lauren assured him that it was "us", that they would fight it together. Joanna claimed Neil cared more for a dead woman and her child than his wife, which was they divorced when Lauren was only a little girl and she stayed with her father. Michael, assuming that it had been Fen, shot the gun into a wall to take the rap for Fen. Since his brother Kevin and his mother Gloria arrived in GC, Michael was spending way too much of his time away from his home, family and clients trying to keep them out of trouble and out of jail. Lauren and Michael had several problems with Sheila Carter, who was obsessed with Lauren, shortly after their wedding.