THIS WEEK'S SOAPS
ALL MY CHILDREN
J.R. caught Amanda in a lie. After J.R. found an unconscious Babe at the bottom of the stairs, she claimed to have been pushed, which Amanda denied she perpetrated. Adam was horrified to see Babe back in the mansion -- at J.R.'s insistence -- as Amanda vowed revenge against J.R. and Babe. With help from Josh at breaking into Greg's office, Greenlee read Kendall's medical file, and later made a startling accusation against her. All the likely suspects were irate over being questioned whether they shot at Jonathan, although Julia believed Zach did it. J.R. got a videotape from his private eye and exposed Di's unsavory past at Thanksgiving dinner.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Will accused Stan of poisoning Iris but, in the hospital, Iris told Hal that Will did it. Fiercely claiming that he would never risk destroying his growing relationship with Gwen, Will eventually realized that he was set up. Katie broke her promise to Mike about going undercover to expose B.J., and pretended to B.J. that she was unhappy and hates Mike. A comment from Nancy about Luke getting a kidney in time led Holden to figure out, and then tell Lucinda, that Keith was behind Luke's getting the organ, and put his private investigator onto tracking the kidney.
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
With Massimo's help, Eric regained control of Forrester, handing Stephanie a restraining order. While the lawyers started wrangling, Stephanie showed Eric his new office, in the basement. However, the attorneys advised the feuding parties not to take the matter to court. Bridget began to feel that Dante is becoming too involved in the baby, and in her. At the doctor's office, Bridget and Nick were told that there's a chance they could lose the baby. Taylor revealed she knows more about the Nick and Brooke situation than everyone thinks.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
As Marlena wrestled with making her decision, she saw John and Kate in an apparently compromising position, unaware that John was only getting a massage. John was devastated when Marlena didn't remember their life together and was wearing a special gift from Alex. Marlena finally made her fateful decision. Shawn and Mimi took their relationship further, and made a commitment. Meanwhile, when little Claire became ill, Belle and Philip feared that there could be something seriously wrong. Jack got into an accident, and Billie attempted to save his life. Sami discovered a secret about Austin and Nicole's company.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Carly tearfully heard Sonny tell her that despite his love for her, they will never be a couple again. With Carly reverting to her old behavior, Durant hinted that Sonny and Emily are becoming more than friends. Exposed as the stalker, Diego confessed to Brook Lynn and Alcazar why he did it. Over Sam's protests, Jason allowed Robin to give him one more experimental treatment. Jason almost died, but Robin saved his life and then decided to stop the drug regimen. Jason dreamed that he kissed Robin. Intending to remain with Nikolas, Courtney tried convincing Jax why they shouldn't stay married. Nikolas moved against Helena after she attacked Courtney.
GUIDING LIGHT
On the eve of her wedding, Jonathan dared Tammy to admit she loves him, but stormed off when she asked for a last fling to get him "out of her system." Feeling certain that Tammy won't go through with saying her vows, Jonathan stared at her as the minister asked if there were any objections to the union. Danny and Michelle renewed their vows in front of Rick and Mel, then decided to leave Springfield to be closer to Ed. Alan-Michael came to the rescue of Marina, who was having trouble coping with it all. Coop caught Lizzie giving Quinn a kiss for paying off her debts.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
As the danger from Carlo increased, Cristian and John found temporary safety in a stairwell, where they agreed to honor whatever decision Natalie makes in choosing the man she wants. Meanwhile, Natalie remained conflicted over making a choice. Kevin and Kelly witnessed a horrifying accident. Confronted by Blair, who repeated what she heard Jackie say, Todd tried to convince her that he didn't kill Margaret. Dorian and Asa, as well as Paige and David, conspired to destroy Spencer. Nash vowed to Tess that he'd stand by her.
PASSIONS
The mystery woman reappeared and stalked Alistair, armed with a knife. Upon learning Ethan's test results, Gwen told Theresa that it's out of love for Ethan that she has to follow the dictates of his living will. As Noah and Fancy laughed over Esme's departure, Esme was set on getting revenge, and pulled a gun on them. Paloma told her parents that she helped Roberto smuggle drugs into the country, adding that they need to see the intended recipients to understand why. Admitted to the insane asylum, Mrs. Wallace met Norma, who plotted their escape.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS
Kevin looked on as Phyllis and Nick removed the access portal from the Newman Web site, and was relieved when Victor fired him after he admitted having nothing to report. John confronted Gloria about the forged wedding receipts and was told that Tom has been blackmailing her and threatening the family. Tom eavesdropped as Ashley told her father that she's repelled by Tom and is only using him for information. When the necklace tested free of poison, Michael informed Tom that their deal is off. With Lauren demanding to know why "Brenda" turned down her dinner invitation, "Brenda" pretended she had a bad connection and hung up. Sharon had an emotional time at the holiday table.
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