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According to Soap Opera Digest, the Buchanans are in for some serious surprises during Asa's will reading... including an appearance by Asa himself!

After exiting One Life to Live in March, Phil Carey appears in episodes airing on November 9, 12 and 13.

"Asa’s death impacted everybody in a large way," said Erika Slezak (Viki). "I think Phil was a wonderful Asa. He had something about him that was so strong and warm and loving and yet so horrible [laughs]."

To hear more of Slezak's thoughts on Carey's departure, pick up the November 20 issue of Soap Opera Digest.

One Life to Live has confirmed that Nathaniel Marston will not be returning to the ABC soap opera. The show issued the following statement this morning:

"Nathaniel Marston has been a valuable member of the cast of One Life to Live bringing Michael McBain to life for legions of fans. He leaves the show with our sincere appreciation for his many contributions and our support as he addresses personal challenges. We wish him well."

When asked for further details - when the role will be recast, Marston's last airdate, etc. - a spokesperson for the series said this was the only comment that would be issued right now. Insiders say the role will be recast as soon as possible.

Marston has not been back to work since his October. 20 arrest.

Here are a few One Life to Live spoilers for the upcoming week...

• Marcie panics when she realizes that Wendell's service call has led them straight to John, Marty, Todd and Blair.

• Marty (Christina Chambers) confides in John, telling him Patrick was actually murdered.

• The Buchanan clan gathers for the reading of Asa's will.

• Alex accepts David's marriage proposal.

• Lindsay (Catherine Hickland, pictured) is touched by Bo's concern for her.

All week, we've been sharing with you a handful of soap opera spoilers, courtesy of the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest.

Today, the focus is on One Life to Live.

"It's sort of ‘all roads lead to Texas,' " said One Life to Live writer Ron Carlivati of the Buchanan-infused November. "There's a few major storylines going on that all will come to a head in November and will collide into each other and I think be really exciting and give a lot of payoff for the audience."

Natalie/Jared/Sarah/Cristian: "The push-pull between Jared and Natalie is continuing on into Texas. Basically, Sarah invites Jared to the will reading to get under Natalie's skin and of course, Natalie being her feisty self, does everything in her power to kind of tick off Jared. And we hope and wonder if they'll cut past all of this and see that they maybe have some feelings for each other underneath.

Sarah and Cristian (David Fumero) also have this building romance, but Sarah goes down to Texas with Jared, partially to upset Natalie, and we might see Cristian finding himself a little jealous of what's going on."

Antonio/Talia: "Antonio and Talia is a romance that we're continuing to build. We've had some fun with her being forced to pretend that Shaun is her boyfriend, and we use Jamie a lot as a little, maybe unintentional matchmaker. I think she's a little girl who wants a mother and also wants to see her father happy, and she continues to kind of put them together in situations."

Rex/Adriana: "There's sort of a pregnancy scare that may or may not be what it appears to be between Rex and Adriana. Rex comes to believe that Adriana is pregnant and keeping it from him but there's sort of a little twist on that."

John/Todd/Marty/Blair: "John and Todd have taken off together and we don't want to lose sight of the romance that's going on, so Blair and Marty, another unlikely duo who can't stand each other, become very worried that John and Todd (Trevor St. John) together on the road will most likely kill each other, so similarly to what we do with John and Todd, they kind of reluctantly agree to team up and hopefully bail them out of any trouble that they get themselves into."

Farah Fath can't wait to breathe life into her One Life to Live character, Gigi. But it wasn't always that way.

After walking away from her Days of Our Lives, the actress wasn't so sure about her future. She tried out for the role of Sarah on One Life to Live, but was passed over.

Fortunately, this gave Farah a chance to go home and relax before getting hired as Gigi.

"Everything happens for a reason and I didn’t get the part of Sarah [on One Live to Live] for a reason," the actress said. "So I could go home and spend time in Kentucky with my family. Now, I’m really, really ready.”

So are fans of the show.

Here's what you can look forward to on this week's One Life to Live episodes...

Monday, October 29:
- Marcie (Kathy Brier) dresses as a drag queen to evade police.

- Natalie finds out about Jared's new residence.

Tuesday, October 30:
- Jack is worried about losing his dad's affections to Tommy; Blair (Kassie DePaiva) tries to be reassuring.

Wednesday, October 31:
- John (Michael Easton, pictured) starts a fight, as a diversion to prevent Lee Ramsay from seeing Marcie.

- Langston isn't sure if she'll fit into the Manning household.

Thursday, November 1:
- Blair asks Todd to come home.

- Alex seeks out David Vickers.

Friday, November 2:
- Charlie asks Viki out on a date.

Those in Llanview think Viki Davidson is in Paris.

And, of course, the One Life to Live character is in Paris. Just not the one in France.

As Emmy-winner Erika Slezak - who was last seen August 17 in an emotionally frazzled state, asking for a ticket on the first flight out of town - says she's been in Paris... Texas.

"And she's loving every minute of it," Slezak told TV Guide. "Her new family at the diner has no idea who she is, what she's running from or that she has money. She has none of the problems and responsibilities of home. I think the fans will enjoy this — doesn't everybody have that wish to get away from it all?"

Slezak, who has a stellar track record when it comes to romantic chemistry on One Life to Live, is getting a new love interest, as well: Brian Kerwin. He joins the cast tomorrow as Charlie, a blue-collar contractor and a regular at the diner.

Ready for a few One Life to Live spoilers? Here you are, fans...

Tuesday, October 23:
- Blair is concerned that the search for Tommy will have negative consequences for Todd and John.

- Cristian (David Fumero, pictured) tells Sarah not to get involved with Jared.

Wednesday, October 24:
- Blair agree to become a foster parent for Langston.

- Michael is unable to join the search.

- We meet a new character.

Thursday, October 25:
- John (Michael Easton) gets fed up with Todd.

- Marcie reads a letter from her brother and is moved.

Friday, October 26:
- Marcie seeks refuge.

- Sarah and Jared catch on to Natalie and Cristian's scheme.

We haven't seen the last of Tonja Walker and Tuc Watkins.

The pair will to One Life to Live - as the unpredictable Alex Olanov and David Vickers - during the first week of November. Of course, Alex is one of the few people who knows David has Buchanan blood running through his veins, so we can only imagine what she might be up to.

Can't wait to tune in and find out!

John Brotherton is relatively new to One Life to Live. He recently spoke with Soap Opera Digest about his experience working on the show so far...

Who were the first people you worked with?
Brotherton: The first day I worked was the poker game, so Forbes March was essentially the first guy that I sat down and b.s.'d with, which was great because he sort of showed me all the tricks of the trade, gave me the tour and the whole nine, so he was super cool and we hit it right off.

Then I worked with Melissa Archer, who is about the sweetest person on the planet. When you're the new kid, you don't know if you're going to run into egos, but ... none of that [here]! It was very cool. I work with some very cool people.

So how's it going, aside from everyone being so friendly?
Brotherton: It is an absolute blast. I love going to work. I feel lucky because I'm paying my bills and doing what I love to do. It doesn't get any better than that. I'm having fun.

What were you told about the character going in?
Brotherton: I'll never forget the audition because my agent told me to think Sawyer from Lost. So I had to grow my scruff out because usually I didn't have scruff, and now I have scruff 24/7. And they wanted sexy and charming, but also edgy. I was like, "Cool!" Most of the parts I go out on I'm, like, Mr. All-American. Shave me and I look like a little boy from next door.

So this was fun because there was some meat there. Having a juicy character is what we crave as actors. I'm not just playing myself.

Fans are already writing in about your chemistry with Melissa Archer. How is working with Melissa?
Brotherton: She is the best! She's talented and she cares. She cares about her work and the people she works with. She's a joy to work with. I feel lucky to be surrounded by so many good people.

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