In 5 Days, One LIFE to Live ends after 43 Yrs, as we say goodbye we will showcase some the finest, and outrageous moments in Daytime History. Today (From 1992)
we go back for the Best of the Best and one of the first Gay Stories featuring Homophobia, Youth, and what AIDS can do to a Family. Billy Douglas (Ryan Phillippe) comes out to Rev. Andrew and as he comforts him, a rejected Marty (Pre-Rape) tells the tale of the Rev as a Pedophile! Homophobia attacks around town increase, as Billy must come to terms with himself and Come OUT to save the Rev. Meanwhile, Andrew's Dad, Sloan (Pre-Viki) has to come terms with his rejection of his late gay son William and how his rejection attributed to William's Death from AIDS. Just as Andrew and the town get ready for the AIDS memorial quilt to arrive Billy finally comes OUT. This Landmark story was the start of Gay milestone in Daytime! STAY TUNED FOR MORE!

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