THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN
J.R. was horrified when his actions left Kendall in a coma. Babe realized that J.R. sabotaged the construction site and that she was his real target. After weighing Josh's advice that she turns J.R. into the police, Babe delivered an ultimatum to him. Erica wanted to go ahead with a risky C-section on Kendall in the hope of her waking up, although she could lose the baby. Zach and Dixie learned what Greg did to Erica and realized that Josh is Erica's son. Aware of Dixie's plan to blackmail him, Greg locked her and Zach in the vault, but Zach freed them and Dixie demanded that Greg tell her where Kate is. Lily was menaced by a group of toughs as Jonathan tried to find her in New York City.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Paul told Emily that she's pregnant. After Emily announced her intention to have an abortion, Paul asked Meg to move in with him, and she agreed. However, when Emily decided to keep the baby, Meg sensed it would come between her and Paul, and told him they're through. Luke revealed to his parents that he's gay. Mike was arrested when his DNA was found on the St. Christopher medal the dead girl was holding, but he had to be released when the medal went missing from the evidence room. Gwen was upset at not telling Will about her and Casey's trip to Chicago -- but Maddie shared the news, including some disturbing details.
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
Ridge was rushed to the hospital and operated on by Christian, but he remained unconscious, much to his family's concern. A guilt-ridden Stephanie tracked down Brooke on vacation with Nick, interrupting a romantic moment to tell her that Ridge is in trouble and needs her help. Dante proposed to a shocked Bridget. Later, he told Felicia about Stephanie's plan to deport him unless he gives Felicia full custody of Dino, and she agreed to speak to Stephanie about it. As Dante and Felicia casually flirted with each other, it led to an unexpected kiss.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Bo and Billie shared the realization of having made love, as did Hope and Patrick. When Bo and Hope finally connected on the phone, their worst fears were confirmed. Alex was shown to have taken out a life insurance policy on Marlena, who found the drugs he has been slipping her. Alex blackmailed Patrick into working for him. Sami continued to torment Carrie about birth defects, in order to keep her away from Austin. Carrie confirmed she's staying with Lucas, but later made a shocking announcement. Austin helped Will to reconcile with his mother. Shawn and Mimi discussed in vitro fertilization with Lexie. Chelsea's trial date was moved up.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Convinced by Jason that she is Sam's mother, Alexis shared an emotional reunion with her daughter, whose condition worsened. The risky surgery that could save Sam -- or kill her -- became a battleground between Alexis and Jason. The paternity test naming Nikolas as John's father was delivered to Robin's office, where Maxie accidentally saw it and was conflicted over what to do. Feeling abandoned by Dillon, Georgie asked Diego to be her prom date, as he stole Edward's car to take her. Lucky heard Elizabeth on the phone with Patrick and felt certain she's been untrue to him. Luke and Robert eluded bounty hunters on the islands.
GUIDING LIGHT
Dinah prevailed on Harley for resources to search for Ross' killer, and was provided with the Spaulding jet. Mallet realized Dinah stole his gun, which she turned on Alan-Michael. When Mallet found her on the island, Dinah was alone, holding the gun, and saying she "had to do it." Coop was about to propose to Lizzie, but backed off when he thought about Ava. When Lizzie later swore to Jonathan that the baby isn't his, he was happy to believe her. Reva made an appointment to begin radiation treatments but still withheld the news of her cancer from Josh.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Following the havoc wreaked by the tornado, John revealed his feelings to Natalie, whose condition improved at the hospital. Evangeline feared being left blind, as Cristian remained by her side. After Kelly and Duke made love, they were buried in rubble when the rectory collapsed. Kevin found them and had to make an impossible decision, which haunted him, even as Kelly underwent emergency surgery. Adriana fought off her stalker and committed to Rex, but remained in danger. Following Spencer's orders, Denton tracked down Margaret and David. John headed to Bangkok in search of David.
PASSIONS
Siren took Miguel aback when she tried to seduce him in the bathtub, and later said she wants to make a baby with him. In the catacombs, Chad and Luis found a fresco featuring a woman who looks like Whitney. Whitney's virtual reality session turned real and she fled, finding Chad buried in debris and rescuing him while Fancy and Noah saved Luis' life. Whitney insisted to the monk she must take her own life to abolish the sins she committed with Chad. Luis had no idea that as he searched for Beth and Marty, they were close by.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS
Neil's demanding of an explanation regarding Lily's e-mail led to him finally learning that Malcolm is Lily's biological father. Feeling betrayed by Dru, Neil was unable to trust or forgive her. Paul and J.T. were shocked when the court documents from Cleveland showed a very different Brad Carlton in the pictures from the one they know. Unaware of this, Victoria and Brad were married. Nick became suspicious when Victor announced that he's returning the CEO title to him and Victoria. Phyllis found out that she's about eight weeks pregnant, which means that Jack or Nick could be the father. Jack angered Carmen, the new public relations executive, by not staying out of the public eye.
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