"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Brooke, Ridge and Bill land on Catalina Island behind Liam, excited to meet baby Beth. Hope and Brooke are overcome at emotion over Hope's daughter when they realize the baby was stillborn. Fearing for Zoe's safety, Reese needs $200,000 fast. Shaken by what transpired on Catalina Island, Reese agrees to the thug's demands. Brooke gives Ridge valuable stepparenting advice about Hope. Eric and Quinn host a family gathering at the Forrester mansion for a memorial service for Beth. Reese receives another threatening text with a specific image of Zoe attached.
Brooke and Taylor set their differences aside and come together for the sake of their daughters, offering each other a heartfelt hug. Taylor offers Reese companionship and advice to help him with his troubles. Ridge and Bill review their tumultuous history. Brooke makes her allegiance known. She wants her marriage to Ridge to work.
SNEAK PEEK: REESE'S LIFE IN PIECES.
"YOUNG AND RESTLESS": At J.T.'s memorial, Phyllis stands up to speak about J.T., declaring that he doesn't deserve to be remembered as perfect, and revealing that he was emotionally and physically abusive toward Victoria. Aware of Reed's presence, Victoria tries to stop Phyllis, but Reed insists on hearing what she has to say. Horrified when Phyllis says that J.T. was physically and mentally abusive, Mac reveals that J.T. treated her the same way when they were married. Tearing up his father's picture, Reed storms out of the room.
Once they're alone, Billy grows protective of Victoria, and they share a close moment, admitting that they're still in love with one another. Despite their heartfelt declaration, Victoria keeps Billy at arm's length, insisting that they take things slow.
Furious at Phyllis for making such a scene, Nick suggests that she leave, making his anger clear. After the memorial, Nick drives a shaken Nikki home, where she makes a shocking discovery.
Meanwhile, Sharon and Rey respond to an urgent case out of town and get stuck in a snowstorm on their way home. They resolve to stay at a hotel for the night, but end up closer than expected when they discover that the nearest hotel only has one bed available. The duo shares the bed, but they don't have sex.
Things continue to progress for Jack and Kerry, but he's unnerved by the ease with which she sneaks around and avoids him. Kerry assures Jack that he has nothing to worry about, but once she's alone, she pulls a mysterious syringe from her purse.
Devon releases Fen's single on LP, and Ana is overjoyed to discover that he used her mix of the song. Michael and Lauren are impressed by their son's early success, but Michael remains worried that Fen has picked an unstable career.
SNEAK PEEK: NICK AND VICTOR JOIN FORCES TO SAVE NIKKI.
"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Jack confronts Eve about the lies she told him about Jennifer. He pushes Eve away when she starts to kiss him. Jack is horrified when Kayla reveals that when they were married, he raped her. Kayla explains that he changed and they made peace. Melinda Trask warns Haley, who is her sister, not to get to close to JJ and not to reveal their connection. Ciara is horrified when Ben admits he kidnapped Gabi on Stefan's orders. With Stefan in jail for treason, Chad hires Ben. Later, Chad changes his mind and fires him. Deciding he is not good enough for her, Ben tells Ciara goodbye. Learning that Claire and Ben worked together to cause Tripp and Ciara's breakup, Ciara decides to visit Theo in South Africa. After Xander gives Victor information about the DiMeras, he lets him move into the mansion. Leo takes one look at a shirtless Xander and comes on to him. Xander tells him that is not his style. Will and Sonny plan to find out about Leo's toxic relationship with his mother. Fearing Holly cannot deal with anymore drama, Eric tells Chloe he will not fight for custody. Just as Eric and Sarah are getting cozy, Rex arrives and says he is moving back to Salem.
SNEAK PEEK: JACK THINKS HE IS IN A BOX.
"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Ned congratulates Laura after she wins the mayoral race. He suggests Olivia will like not having to be first lady of Port Charles. Kim, Drew and Joss are crushed when they learn the trial did not work for Oscar. Oscar tells them he has made peace and just wants to enjoy every minute. Joss, hellbent on finding a cure for Oscar, asks Sonny for money. Carly fears Joss will be even more heartbroken when Oscar dies. She has not accepted the inevitable: Oscar is dying. Cameron goes to court for possession of pot. Alexis explains he got it so a friend could deal with the side effects of his cancer treatment. The judge gives him a lecture, a year of probation and community service. Sam, who conned Shiloh's father years ago, tells Jason she does not trust him or the cult he heads. As Mike's dementia he spiraling downward, Sonny considers full-time hospitalization for her father. Marcus fumes when Yvonne continues to crush on Mike and not remember him. Carly seethes as Sonny continues to grow close to Margaux. Jason warns Sonny to stay away from Margaux or risk ruining his marriage. Finn revels in his new life with Anna. While visiting Peter, Anna passes out. When she comes to, she says she is blind. Scott and Laura bond over Gayle's death. Laura assures him he was a good son to Lee and Gayle. Grieving, he thinks was horrible.
SNEAK PEEK: FRANCO-AMERICAN UPSETS LIZ.
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