THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN
After leaving letters for Bianca, J.R. and Tad, Babe headed for Llanview with Jamie, and they kidnapped Ace. Tad read the letter that was sent to Krystal and realized that Bess is actually Miranda, and told Krystal that there can never be anything between them again. As Babe and Jamie headed off for Florida, a police car approached them. Greenlee turned to David for help in finding the cause of her bizarre behavior. Maria refused to give Edmund a divorce. Jonathan told Maggie he loves her, and she agreed to his request that she not see Bianca so much. Ethan professed his innocence to Ryan and warned Ryan that he is still in danger.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
When Rafi discovered that his gloves were weighted, he refused to fight, and Dom threatened to have Lucy killed. Having no choice, Rafi knocked out Aaron, who was rushed to the hospital, even as Lucy overheard that Dusty knew about the fix. Fighting drug withdrawal, Ben prepared to operate on Aaron. Jack intended to file for divorce from Carly, who quickly devised a game plan and believed that by the end of the 30-day waiting period, Jack won't want a divorce anymore. Will hit Rick, saving Barbara's life, as Rick vowed he'd be back for his revenge. Emily moved out, believing that Hal again is choosing Will over her and Daniel.
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
Nick caught Deacon and Jackie kissing, and realized that Jackie had been having an affair with Deacon. Jackie confessed that Massimo had the stroke when he found out about her cheating. Rick tried to seduce Amber into kissing him as a ploy to split her up with Thomas, but Amber refused. Stephanie then told Amber that in order to prove she's worthy of Thomas, she has to end the relationship with him. Brooke was stunned when Ridge told her about Eric's comment to Thorne. Rick warned Nick that Forrester would pull their designs from the Jackie M boutiques if they stock the Spectra line.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
As Tony and John battled with swords, Tony hit the switch that blew the island volcano, spawning a tidal wave. While Bo, Hope, Brady, Nicole, Jennifer, Patrick and Maggie survived, Marlena, Roman, Cassie, Caroline, Victor and Jack remained missing. Bonnie learned that Jan is blackmailing Mimi about the abortion and decided that someone needs to stop her. Lexie foiled Kate and Eugenia's plot to get Sami and Brandon dancing together where Lucas could discover them. As Celeste later predicted that if Brandon stays overnight in Salem, Sami's future will be dark, Lexie convinced Brandon to spend the night before leaving town. Bonnie decided to rush her marriage to Mickey before any news about Maggie could reach them.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Sonny acted as though he and Carly were through after she finally told him that he is Kristina's father. When no donors were found, the only way Kristina could be saved is with stem cells from Sam's umbilical cord, but Sam refused after learning the procedure carries a minor risk to her baby. Connor again took Emily at gunpoint. Nikolas fought with him and Connor was shot. After Connor blurted to Lucky that Nikolas deliberately killed Helena, he fell into a coma. Diego saved Brook Lynn when the bomb exploded. Ric proposed to Alexis, who accepted. Luke, Skye and Justin broke Faith out of jail. Alcazar offered to sell the Haunted Star back to Luke -- if he raises $2 million dollars in two days.
GUIDING LIGHT
Ruth intended to nail Phillip for her near-fatal & quot;accident & quot; if he doesn't put her in charge of Spaulding. After Olivia used Rick to fight back against Phillip, she, Harley and Beth went to Phillip's home where they received an offer of a truce. However, Phillip was later shown on a plane with Zach, Jude, Emma and James. Lizzie offered Coop money to be her alibi for hitting Sandy. Josh promised to get Jonathan his inheritance if he agrees to leave, which Jonathan accepted, but secretly had no intention of doing so. Sebastian revealed to Holly that he is dying and only Ed Bauer has the expertise to save him. Sandy rescued a distraught Tammy when she jumped off the pier.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Paul's body lay at the bottom of Judge Hernandez's grave but no one noticed it as the judge's coffin was laid to rest. Natalie tried to destroy the clothes she wore the night Paul was killed, but Paul's blood was found to have been on her coat. David dropped a gun into the water off the docks, while Shannon saw Rex burying a gun in wet cement. Cristian was revealed to be alive, but a captive. After Kevin and Brooks were declared winners in the election, Tico planned to remove Brooks and make Kevin governor. Bo and Nora turned the tables on Asa when they pretended to get married in his hospital room.
PASSIONS
Pressed by Luis, Martin finally admitted the shocking truth and an angry and hurt Luis lashed out at his father. Theresa got the DNA test results on the babies and told Ethan, pressuring him into making a hard choice. The stress began getting to Theresa who started to crack. Whitney's emotions got the better of her as she visited the hospital nursery. Liz drew up the papers that would end T.C. and Eve's marriage, but T.C. was hesitant in giving Eve the divorce documents to sign, as they shared memories of better times.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS
Dru was stunned to find Malcolm back in town, and learned of his bitterness toward Neil, whom he believes left him for dead in Kenya. Dru then told Neil that Malcolm is alive. Damon came to Phyllis' rescue and struggled with Dominic. Damon almost died but was willed back to life by his son Elias' spirit. Kevin finally admitted to Lily that what happened to her at the recreational center was his fault. J.T. kept his feelings to himself as Brittany and Bobby were married. Victor had to let Ashley down when she expressed her hope about them having a future together. Nick offered to secretly pay Sharon's salary if Jack gives her a job at Jabot.
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