SOAP OPERA SUMMARIES

'ALL MY CHILDREN'
Under the influence of a truth serum that David concocted, Jonathan made the stunning claim that his and Ryan's brother Braden poisoned Greenlee and shot Ryan. Ryan got proof that Braden wants him dead. Meanwhile, Jonathan received a warning from Jack and was confronted by Kendall. At Zach's arraignment, he again refused to defend himself and was denied bail. Zach spoke cruelly to Maria to push her away, and Maria was further damaged when Maddie blamed her for Edmund's death. Aidan attempted to question Lily about the fateful night, but the way she answered his questions sent him in the wrong direction. Jamie devised a plan that drew opposition.
'AS THE WORLD TURNS'
Suspicious when Keith announced his intention to take J.J. and leave town, Jack revealed that Keith stood to benefit financially from Julia's death. However, as Jack learned that a telltale fingerprint doesn't belong to Keith, Holden feared that Luke might be more involved than he's letting on. Following another huge blowout with her mother, a frustrated Jennifer confided in Craig, which unexpectedly led to lovemaking. Barbara produced a nasty letter in Rosanna's handwriting that crushed an already heartsick Paul, who had been ready to fly to Santo Domingo, find his wife and learn what's going on.
'BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL'
Nick punched Ridge in the face during an argument over Bridget and Brooke. Still dazed by the blow, Ridge fell off a barstool at Cafe Russe and hit his head again. Morgan came to Ridge's aid and noted that he didn't recognize a message from Brooke. Morgan then made reservations out of the country for herself and Ridge. Thorne fired Amber, who defended herself in vain to Thomas, since he decided not to waste anymore time and kissed Caitlin. Stephanie curtly told Jackie that she thinks Massimo deserves better. Bridget and Nick probed one another about their respective feelings for Brooke and Ridge.
'DAYS OF OUR LIVES'
Jack escaped the cargo ship and came home to an emotional reunion with Jen, but Tony appeared surprisingly calm about the situation. Jack later realized that Tony had duped him yet again. Chelsea finally got Patrick, even though she had to drug him to do it, leaving Patrick very confused. Jan came close to telling Rex the truth about Mimi. A guilt-ridden Belle broke down on hearing that Philip is missing in action. Kate held Shawn and Belle responsible for Philip's plight, even as his captors taunted him about his wife. As Bo and Hope continued to fight about Billie and Georgia, a package arrived that could prove whether Georgia really exists.
'GENERAL HOSPITAL'
Faith was gunned down and lived only long enough to give Sonny a shred of information. Jason and Reese found the man who shot Faith, but Jason had to kill him to save his own life. After Sonny, Carly and Jason received devastating news, Durant intended to bring Sonny down, while Carly rejected Durant's suggestion to leave Sonny and enter the witness protection program with Morgan. Rachel, wanting Jax for herself, tried to make him doubt Courtney's innocence in A.J.'s death, and provoked his jealousy over Courtney and Jason. However, Courtney convinced Jax she wants only him. Lucky agreed to move into Wyndemere with Emily, while Elizabeth looked forward to getting together with Lucky.
'GUIDING LIGHT'
Cassie read the documents and was appalled to learn that Edmund started the fire in the barn. When Edmund didn't confess what he did, Cassie threw the facts in his face and fled. Later, when Edmund got a call that his wife was waiting at the fertility clinic he rushed there, only to find Dinah in the bed. Frank's surprise witness, Webster, gave convincing testimony that could clear Harley. However, when Alan threatened to focus on Olivia should Harley go free, she obtained a photo that could discredit Webster. Michelle admitted to Tony that she fears her returning memories could interfere with their relationship.
'ONE LIFE TO LIVE'
While an on-edge Todd tended to Starr and Jack, a drug addict discovered the unconscious Blair and left her under a bridge after stealing her things. As an act of contrition, Asa offered a million dollars for Blair's safe return and Eddie, who had brought Blair to a clinic outside Llanview, called the hotline. Natalie, now working at the police station, was unaware that Rex stole the file on Paul's murder. After Antonio and Jessica shared a kiss, she snuck out of the house and went to a nightclub where she was spotted by R.J., Lindsay and Julie from the Love Crew. Michael and Marcie took a step toward mutual forgiveness.
'PASSIONS'
Jessica collapsed in her father's arms as Kay and Simone admitted that they had been searching for Jessica, and that Paloma is passed out upstairs. As Paloma and Jessica were taken to the hospital, Sam confronted Randy, intent on making him pay for what he did. Meanwhile, Chad, Ethan and Fox tore apart the underground club when the owner produced a gun and a shot was fired. At Paloma's bedside, Pilar and Martin finally made peace, just as Paloma suffered a reaction to the drugs. Beth almost killed Sheridan with gas until Luis came to the rescue, much to Beth's fury. Katherine tried to convince Gwen not to flee with the baby.
'YOUNG AND RESTLESS'
Dru and Malcolm were stunned when the true DNA test proved that Malcolm is Lily's father. Malcolm, sworn to secrecy, was crushed when Lily wanted to be alone with her family, meaning Neil and Dru. Brittany was furious when J.T. blurted out that he saw Bobby giving Nikki a passionate kiss. After Nikki and Brittany traded insults, Brittany doubled over in pain and Nikki rushed her to the hospital. John declined Gloria's request for a job at Jabot, only to change his mind after Jack and Ashley criticized her. Jack then intended to put Gloria in situations that would prove her business ineptitude. Devon finally realized that the Winters care about him and promised not to skip school anymore.
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