"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Brooke tells Ridge she does not want a divorce and will wait for him as long as it takes. Thorne and Taylor suggest Thomas and Steffy back off when it comes to his parent's reconciliation. Thomas is filled with guilt because he knows Sheila caused Brooke to fall off the wagon. Deacon tells Sheila her plan will blow up in her face. She insists it will work out for everyone. Taylor and Ridge will reunite, and Deacon will be with Brooke. Overhearing Thomas talking to Sheila, Steffy realizes Sheila's dastardly deed getting Brooke drunk. Alone in an alley with Sheila, Steffy warns she will lose everything. Finn will have nothing to do with it. When Sheila gets in her face, Steffy warns her to back off. Sheila raises her gun, preparing to shoot Steffy. Finn arrives, pushes Steffy away and gets shot. Steffy begs him not to die. Quinn is working on Zende and Paris's engagement ring. Brooke is thrilled when Bridget tells her she is going to be in town for the next few months as she is on duty at the hospital.

SNEAK PEEK: NO SWEETS FOR SHEILA

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Jack is stunned when he learns it was his thought to be dead wife Diane as the mysterious texter. Diane wants to go down memory lane. Jack tells her she is vile and to get lost and slams the door. Jack and Allie have a wonderful granddaughter-grandfather cup of coffee at the cafe. Insisting he is fine, Chance wants to return to the police force. Ashley is shot down when she thinks he needs more time to deal with his PTSD. When Rey suggests he may need to take more time, Chance says he is ready and wants to get back on the force ASAP. Victoria and Ashland are pretending they love each other. Each one is plotting to take down the other. Nikki is worried when Victoria says Ashland wants to take her to Tuscany. Lauren is relieved when Michael comes home. She is furious when she learns Michael was kept prisoner in a Peruvian jail. He assures her he is fine. Victor rages that Ashland will pay dearly for what happened to Michael. Lauren is outraged when Michael says he is going to continue working for Victor. His assignment is to discredit Ashland.

SNEAK PEEK: TWO MANY ASHES

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Tripp feels like a fool when he learns Allie and Chantal's one-night stand has turned into an ongoing relationship. Nancy warns Craig if he fires Marlena, he will regret it for the rest of his life. Chad romances Leo to get the goods on Kayla being removed as chief of staff. Shawn is confused by Belle's actions. Clyde is about to be sprung from jail. Ava and Nicole have a slap fest. Without a job or money, Jake has to move into a garage apartment. Jake decides to be with Ava. As Eli fights for his life, JT continues to push the lie that a drug dealer was responsible. Chloe and Brady fall into each other's arms. Paulina assures Lani her biological father has changed for the better. She has no idea he was behind Eli's shooting. Sarah is headed for Bayview. Xander tells Gwen with Sarah needing treatment, he is not certain he can marry Gwen.

SNEAK PEEK: ANNA GETS A TONY AWARD

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Scott agrees to take on Nina's fight to get visitation for Wiley. Alexis is stunned when Neil's no-good brother shows up seeking money. With Jason "dead," Sonny hires Brick to protect him. Monica prepares Jason's memorial service. Sasha's drug use intensifies. Carly tells Michael that Sonny has no place in her life. Willow and Michael will do anything to keep Nina from seeing Wiley. Ryan wants to team with Esme. A pregnancy test drops out of Esme's purse. Trina pleads not guilty and bonds out to stay with Portia.

SNEAK PEEK: JORDAN'S RIVER OF TEARS

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