ATWT Clips: The Luke and Noah plot finally thickens...

Well, whaddaya know, "As the World Turns" is worth keeping an eye on again for Luke and Noah fans. Today's episode (Go to AfterElton.com for extended coverage) featured decent plot developments and some above average material for Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann to sink their teeth into. Hansis is a wonderful actor, seems so natural and real in all that he does. He wants to challenge first crush Kevin for student body president. When Noah wonders if there are ulterior motives, Luke says sarcastically: "If I can beat Kevin and make him cry like a little girl, my life would be complete."

Earlier, Luke introduces Kevin to Noah at the coffee house and Noah later says to his boyfriend: "That's him? The one you were in love with in high school? ... He has clammy hands."

Episodes like this show that these actors deserve more screen time and are far more effective in believable situations like battling discrimination on their college campus than the off-the-wall stuff like Noah marrying an Iranian girl or deciding to join the Navy.

Enjoy the scenes!