"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Victor warns Ashland he will destroy him unless Ashland pretends the cancer he never had is back with a vengeance. Victoria questions the family about their negative feelings toward Ashland. Calling Peru, Ashland tells them to take care of Michael no matter what it takes. Lauren is concerned when she cannot locate Michael. Victoria signs papers making Ashland co-CEO of Newman-Locke but wonders why Ashland has not signed the contract. Sally convinces Adam to join his family in their plan to destroy Ashland. Nick tries to bond with Victoria. Rey is unhappy with the amount of time Sharon is spending with Nick. At Abby's insistence, Chance goes to therapy to deal with his PTSD from Spain. Jack is crushed when he finds Keemo's obituary, which does not list any survivors. Rummaging through Keemo's home, Jack finds a stack of unmailed letters Keemo wrote to Jack; one says he has forgiven Jack for not telling him his mother, Luan, was dying. He also finds a photo from Vietnam with a picture of Keemo with a young girl. Nate considers working for Newman-Locke.

SNEAK PEEK: ASHLAND FEELS VICTORIOUS

"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Although they feel guilty about being disloyal to Zende, Paris and Carter hit the sheets. After a hot and heavy love making session, the duo agrees it is the best they ever have. Paris' mother warned Carter to keep his hands off Paris. Bill is delighted when he hears Brooke and Ridge have split up. Taylor is thrilled she is back with Ridge but knows he also is in love and is conflicted. Taylor tells him to wait before dumping Brooke for good. Meeting with Sheila, Thomas suspects Sheila put Brooke's downfall in motion. At Hope's behest, Deacon asks Ridge to forgive Brooke. Ridge tells him to take a hike. Deacon tells Brooke she will always be the only woman he wants in his life. Flattered, she tells him being with Ridge is her destiny.

SNEAK PEEK: DOUBTING THOMAS

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Johnny arrives as Tripp and Allie are basking in the joy of their engagement. The jubilation ends when Jardevil reveals Allie slept with Chanel. Feeling betrayed, Tripp says the engagement is off and storms away. Ben and Ciara think Johnny may be the cause of their baby woes. The real Johnny tries to overtake his devilish imposter. Tony and Chad find Abigail and bring her home. Chad presses Ava to tell him who was her accomplice the night Abby was kidnapped. Sarah, who thinks she is Renee Dumonde moves into the DiMera mansion, Anna warns "Sarah" to watch her back as Anna will have no problem stabbing her in it. Tony asks both women to calm down. Ava tells Gwen she will give her up if it will keep Ava out of jail. Told by Jack why Sarah ran off on their wedding day, Xander heads to Horton Square, where he sees Sarah, who still thinks she is Renee. Paulina agrees to a truce with Lani's dad. Chloe and Brady cannot believe Leo Stark is the love of Chloe's father's life.

SNEAK PEEK: JACK IN THE BOX

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Port Charles celebrates Peter's demise. Liz is uneasy when she thinks of Franco's mom, Betsy. Austin wonders if he should reveal his family connections. Laura warns Nikolas not to trust Victor. Esme makes certain Cameron and Joslyn's love making tape goes viral. Spencer thinks about his mom Courtney the birth mother he never knew, Courtney is remembered by her many friends. After making love to Brando, Sasha slips away and pops a pill. Stella gives her approval to Curtis on buying a house together. Kevin feels uneasy about Ryan. Anna wishes Valentin, who is recovering in a clinic from being poisoned, would return. Finn's questions about what is going on with her makes Liz uneasy. Terry is intrigued by Amy's brother, Chet. Drew has questions about Jason being considered dead.

SNEAK PEEK: PETERED OUT

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