I totally agree with you both....I can't think of anything bad enough to happen in the next few days to break them up. I think they will be together, she just won't be on screen.
I read the spoiler from EZ Board also, but I took it to mean the week of Jan. 24 which could be anytime next week. I haven't seen any official spoilers in the mags or official sites. I would think that her interview that aired on Jan. 10 was also aired in advance which would mean that she was through taping before the end of Jan. I am trying to have some faith in the fact that she said her role was recurring and Smith said it was open ended--both quotes from magazines.
As for Abby. I don't think she will have anything to do with the JT/CC sl.
Nancy...there are two types of meningitis...viral and bacterial. Bacterial is the worse and it can kill you. Viral is just like a virus--it has to just run its course. I don't think there are any medications for it. Bacterial I am assuming is treated with an antibiotic just like any other bacterial infection. I'm pretty sure a bone marrow transplant is not needed. But you are right, the symptoms do include a stiff neck. But I thought Abby said her throat was sore, not her neck.