"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Horrified after breaking her sobriety, Brooke tells Ridge and Hope about her misstep; both offered their support. Ridge goes to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with Brooke. Unaware that Douglas saw them kissing, Deacon and Brooke swear no one will ever know they kissed. Seeing Bill, Douglas calls him "Dollar Bill." Hope wonders why Brooke has barred Deacon from visiting the mansion. Bill tells Liam not to worry; Deacon will ruin his father-daughter relationship with Hope. Deacon is a screwup, so he will screw up. When Sheila tells Taylor she no longer has malice in her heart, Taylor brings up Sheila's misdeeds including Sheila shooting her, so Sheila needs to prove herself.

SNEAK PEEK: OUT OF THE MOUTH OF A BABY

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Everyone but Victoria is pleased when Billy decides not to try to destroy Adam. Adam bristles when Billy tells him Adam will always be there when it comes to his place in the Newman family. Chance agrees with Abby when she suggests he wait before returning to the police force. Connor is upset when Adam says he and Chelsea are not going to reconcile. Sally is stung when Chloe tells her she needs to deal with working with Chelsea. The chief of staff tells Nate it is improper to for him to date co-worker Elena. Chelsea is stunned when Rey says he can forgive her past actions. Phyllis is unable to reach Jack. Taking Amanda's advice, Devon seeks more time with baby Dominic. Faith is thrilled when Moses buys her a charm bracelet. Ashton wonders if trusting Billy's new outlet on life is the real deal. Nikki questions Victor working so close with Adam.

SNEAK PEEK: NIKKI NOT VICTORIOUS

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": The devil overtakes Johnny. Toasting Stefano's portrait, Johnny assures him he will gain control of DiMera. Johnny and Chanel's wedding reception comes to a halt when Johnny announces he wants a divorce. Learning Phillip is alive, Roman tells Kate he will keep her secret. Rafe is perplexed when Duke the stuffed bear is torn in two. Learning of EJ's plot, Sami tells him to pound salt and leaves town with Lucas. Tony and Anna come home. Rex heads back to Chicago. Gwen and Jack repair their damaged father-daughter relationship. Learning Abby is searching for Sarah, Gwen fears Xander will learn about her latest misdeeds. Kayla and Steve search for Kristen. Johnny thinks about gaining control of Ben and Ciara's baby. Nicole assures EJ she will not be his consolation prize.

SNEAK PEEK: AVA IS UNBEARABLE

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Carly walks out on Sonny when he admits he has feelings for Nina. A still fragile Sasha returns to work. Alexis decides to become a newspaper reporter. Nikolas starts his job at the gallery. Esme tells Spencer she had a difficult childhood. Tracy realizes Bailey is alive. Luke's friends and family deal with Luke's death in the cable car accident. Victor makes a mysterious phone call. Valentin contacts Victor. A suspended Chase is edgy. Agreeing to a date, Liz and Finn share their first kiss. Preparing for her evening out, Liz is shaken when she finds her wedding ring. Olivia and Ned celebrate their reconciliation. Tracy and Monica have their usual squabble — the mansion belongs the Tracy; Monica retorts Alan gave it to her. Austin laments that he has been in town for six weeks and has not made any connections. Martin agrees to defend Peter, but only concerning Franco.

SNEAK PEEK: MARTIN IS PETERED OUT

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