"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Her memory returned, Steffy is crushed when she realizes Finn, the love of her life, is dead. In truth, Li is nursing her comatose son back to life. Li fumes when she spots Liam and Steffy in an embrace that is not romantic but one of comfort. Thomas tells Taylor she should reconcile with Ridge. He reassures his mother that he is not returning to his dark side. Brooke and Taylor spar over Ridge. Taylor tells Brooke she knows Brooke is not above doing what it takes to have Ridge return to Brooke. Eric tells Ridge he will give him any advice about who he should be with. As Quinn flirts with Eric, he can only think of Donna. Eric keeps leaving the mansion, claiming he is going to the gym. Zende lets Paris go. He asks if there is another man in her life. She lies and says no. In truth, Carter is the man she wants to be with. Grace warns her daughter that Carter cheated on her sister Zoe and he will do it to her. Paris disagrees and says Carter is her future.

SNEAK PEAK: A GRIEVING STEFFY LEAVES TOWN

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Victor is stunned when it appears Victoria plans to be with Ashland. When Chelsea becomes distraught over a minor matter, Adam fears she is losing her grip. Chloe is having a hard time working with the erratic Chelsea. Noah wants a career change. Sharon thanks Nick for his support as she mourns Rey. Phyllis warns Summer she cannot trust Diane. Jack and Phyllis decide to take their renewed romance slowly — at least, Jack does. Michael does not let Lauren know he is helping Victor with a dangerous project. Tessa and Mariah enjoy their honeymoon. Jabot and Marchetti plan to merge. Phyllis tosses Diane out of the hotel. Learning Kyle is going to give Diane a chance, Phyllis warns Summer not to trust Diane. Diane grows closer to Harrison.

SNEAK PEAK: JACK'S IN A ROMANTIC BOX

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Ciara and Ben plan their life with baby Bo. Ben is uneasy with Nancy and Clyde's relationship. Nicole accepts Rafe's marriage proposal. Kristen tosses EJ and Chad off the DiMera board. Jake and Gabi take over. Jake and Ava move in together, while Gabi and Mr. Li canoodle. Jake and Gabi want to be together. When the church learns Eric did exorcisms without its permission, he is defrocked. Talking to Sarah about the baby, he tells her to give Zander another chance, as Zander was true to her and the baby. Drugged by Leo, Sonny realizes Leo got him in bed. Leo makes the photo look salacious and sends it to Will. Will confronts Sonny. Belle turns to EJ when Jan gets Shawn to let the pregnant Jan stay and turn her office into a baby nursery. Lucas and Sami are engaged. Moving into a room at the brady pub, Eric is tempted to drink but stops himself. Tripp tells Allie he cannot share her with Chanel as he has to be number one in the relationship. Johnny and Chanel kiss and make up. Abe tells Paulina he loves her and wants to marry her. He also thinks she is taking the rap for the killing as he realizes Lani did it. Eli is released from the hospital. Chad searches for Abby.

SNEAK PEAK: SARAH GOES DOWN ABBY ROAD

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Diane savages Nina during the visiting rights trial for Wiley. Michael is furious when Sonny takes the stand for Nina. Chet wonders what to do about Terry. Finn realizes Liz is stalking herself and needs psychological help. She enters Shadybrook. Ava is furious with Nikolas and wants to call it a romance. Spencer wants to protect Trina. Trina wants him to go away. Felicia realizes Esme is her daughter. Gladys uses Sasha's drug use to control her and create problems for Sasha and Brando. Carly tells Josh they both need to move on with their lives. Gregory and Alexis have a strained first meeting when he trashes the newspaper. She reports it is no longer a yellow rag but a newspaper that informs. Amy advices her brother Chet.

SNEAK PEAK: ONCE IN LOVE WITH AMY.

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