"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Brooke is heartbroken when Ridge tells her he cannot be with her after she slept with Deacon. While talking to Deacon about the end of Brooke and Ridge's marriage, Sheila hides her joy. Deacon tells Sheila Brooke will end up with him. A crafty Sheila gets a wicked smile on her face and mumbles that she will make it happen. After a night of lovemaking with Ridge, a jubilant Taylor suggest he stay in the guest house while they decide how to move on. Steffy and Thomas gloat over their parents' reconciliation. Admitting they want each other, Paris and Curtis prepare to make love.

SNEAK PEEK: MOTHER KNOWS BEST

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Nate considers Ashland's offer to work for him. Still doubting Ashland's honor, Victor continues to have Michael search in Peru to get dirt on Ashland. Jack is confused when he continues to get mysterious texts. While talking to Phyllis and Tracy, Jack talks about Luan, his Vietnamese wife who died. He then mentions their son, Keemo. After his mother died, Keemo cut off all communication with him. Jack felt Keemo needed space and decided not to communicate with him. Searching for answers, Jack heads to Los Angeles. Phyllis assures she will locate whoever is trying to contact Jack. Victoria is not receptive when Sally suggests they try to get along. Sally and Adam continue to be hot and heavy. Adam does not want to help Victor in his search for Ashland's past. Everyone is thrilled when baby Dom's bone marrow transplant is successful. Devon realizes Chance has emotional problems.

SNEAK PEEK: TAKING A CHANCE

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Julie flips out when she learns the cross she gave Ben and Ciara keeps turning upside down. She thinks it is a sign the devil has returned. The duo calms her fears. Johnny, who is possessed by the devil, continues to do his dastardly deeds. He has gotten Gabi to turn on Jake. Gabi tells Jake he will be the next CEO of DiMera. Trusting Johhny, Gabi plans to destroy Jake. Posing as Jennifer, Nicole talks to one of the inmates who claimed Rafe is a dirty cop. Trask walks in and warns Nicole she is major trouble. Ava purposely lets slip to Allie that Tripp is planning to prpose to her. Chad and Tony search for Abigail. With time on her hands, Anna pitches a movie idea to Combs. At first, he does an eye roll. As Anna continues to ramble, he thinks she might have a good story. Ava, angry because Rafe slept with Nicole, vows to destroy them both. On the island, Kristen keeps Kayla and Steve captive. Thanks to Kristen, Sarah's memories have been erased and replaced with Renee DuMonde. Gwen continues to fear Xander will learn she is behind Sarah's disappearance. EJ is stunned when Clyde, Ben's ne'er-do-well father, is his cellmate. Clyde tells him he will give him lessons of surviving life behind bars.

SNEAK PEEK: THE JAIL GETS CROWDED

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Laura takes Esme under her wings. Joslyn tells Trina she and Cameron had sex at the cabin. Spencer tells Nikolas that Victor is the only one who cares about him. Spencer berates his father for caring more about Ava than his son. Curtis thinks about Jordan. Austin has a connection to the Quartermaines. Maxie is thrilled when she is united with baby Louise and thanks Brooklyn for taking care of her baby. Sasha tells her former drug dealer she is clean. Sonny warns Brando to stay out of trouble. Willow confesses she is clean. Ned reveals to Ava that Leo is autistic. Felicia tracks down Peter. Anna is there when Peter draws his last breath.

SNEAK PEEK: PETER IS OVER AND OUT

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