Noah’s eyesight returns just in time to see Luke and Reid sharing some passion on “As the World Turns”

Noah is not only unaware that Luke has feelings for Reid, he doesn’t even know what a hunky number his doctor is. When Noah’s friend Richard comes to pick him up from the hospital, he remarks on Reid’s looks and Noah says, cluelessly, “Dr. Oliver’s hot?”

Ha!

Before leaving the hospital, Noah puts in some eye drops and presto! His eyesight comes back totally! Richard notices that he wants to tell Luke and Noah confesses that even though he’d been pushing him away since the accident, he still loves Luke.

But Luke is developing feelings for Reid and I love how this episode allows them to spend some time together playing chess and talking, almost like a first date. It’s so sweet and the actors, Van Hansis and Eric Sheffer Stevens play it so well that the sexual tension that builds up between them is palpable.

Reid: “I feel like some dorky high school kid and all I can think about is if you like me and if you want me as much as I want you.”

They start to make out. Let’s be sure to point out that this is the HOTTEST same-sex kissing in the history of daytime television. These actors are committed to their characters and don’t have hang-ups or feel the need to hold back.

Oh yeah, back to the plot. Noah, of course, shows up at Luke’s house and sees it all through the window.

The triangle is on!