"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Maya and Nicole anticipate a whole new dynamic within their family now that their father has voiced his acceptance of the engagement. Julius tells Vivienne he does not believe Rick would want to marry Julius' son when he could have any woman he wanted. Having missed the debut of "California Freedom," Thorne arrives in town and receives an upsetting update regarding Aly's recent behavior. Thorne worries that he has somehow let Aly down. Aly has visions of Darla telling her to get even with anyone who has ever harmed her. After she turns down an invitation to join the rest of the group at an after-party, Aly has her own idea of how to commemorate the success of "California Freedom": by puncturing the tires of Steffy's sports car. Katie plays peacemaker as bitter rivals, Bill and Deacon, come face-to-face for the first time in months. Steffy is unaware that her biggest rival, Ivy, holds a key piece of information. Thomas returns to Los Angeles from Paris with the intention of staying for good.

SNEAK PEEK: THE SECRET IS OUT.

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Abigail assures Hope that no matter who the baby's father is she will not have an abortion. Abigail tells Will if the baby is Chad's she will move to Europe. Will tells Abby that Chad should know the truth: that he already lost one child. Clyde discovers that Abigail is taking prenatal vitamins. Sonny is heartbroken. Lucas and Adrienne want to resume their relationship but admit if their exes were available they would take them back. Rafe warns Ben that it might not be a good thing to let Clyde pay for his college tuition; Ben assures Rafe he has changed. With drug trafficking up 25 percent, Rafe thinks Clyde is behind it. Nicole is thrilled when she is dining with Daniel, takes a piece of bread and finds a diamond ring. Nicole cries when he asks her to marry him. She says, "Yes, yes, yes!"

Packing away everything from Africa, Eric tells Serena he wants her out of his life. Kate is unhappy when Paul makes demands as the new face of Mad World cosmetics. Lucas fumes when he learns that Kate got the department store to take space away from Countess Wilhelmina to give space to Mad World. Back in town after their latest cruise, Doug and Julie ask Marlena where she stands in her relationship with John. Marlena responds that it is a work in progress. JJ tells Jennifer he is working as an undercover narcotics agent.

SNEAK PEEK: DANIEL LEARNS ABOUT THE CLOSE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN ERIC AND NICOLE.

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Carly brings Josslyn into the hospital in order to check on her transplant. Laura overhears some revealing news about Jake. Nikolas brings Laura up to speed on what happened to ELQ. Luke and Lulu discuss how the consequences of their mission have affected their loved ones. Dante wants to make sure Valerie keeps everything a secret, while Valerie tries to convince him that she is cool with everything. Dillon offers some advice to Tracy regarding Luke. Tracy tells Luke she is not going to take him back. Luke gives Michael permission to tear down the Spence house. Morgan and "Denise" make love. Sam asks Alexis if she thinks Julian is really done with the mob. Nathan plans a romantic evening for Maxie. Luke pays one last visit to his home and becomes melancholy.

Due to recent circumstances, Elizabeth is overcome with guilt about keeping Jake's identity a secret. Laura questions Nikolas about not revealing that Jake is Jason. He says if he does he will lose ELQ. Brad tells Lucas that he cannot marry him. Luke contemplates his next move; he is expected to leave town and not look back. Laura updates Scott on her adventure and later admits that she is harboring a secret. Maxie and Nathan are having dinner when Madeline abruptly interrupts and explains that she is worried about Nina. Ric continues to play with Nina's emotions. Franco tries to convince Ava to tell Kiki the truth about her relationship with Morgan.

SNEAK PEEK: RIC GASLIGHTS NINA.

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Cane tries to start a fight with Joe. When Cane asks Lily how many other men she has slept with, Lily slaps him. Devon and Hilary move ahead with their wedding plans.

Victoria begs Nikki not to tell Paul her theory that Victor set up Jack. Nick tells Sage that he is relieved to be in a relationship where everything is out in the open. Avery tells Dylan she is leaving town for good. Marisa tells Noah she's not the woman he thinks she is and they almost share a kiss. Meanwhile, Kevin learns about Marisa's past with Marco. Jack pretends to be comatose, but ends the charade when Victor asks, "Is that you, Jack?" Jack retorts, "You bet your ass." Chelsea fears what will happen when everyone realizes Gabe is Adam. The gun used to shoot Jack is found in Gabe's safe with his fingerprints on it. Adam swears to Chelsea he did not set Victor up — that he is being framed. Stitch is thrilled when his medical license is reinstated. Ashley and Stitch almost kiss.

SNEAK PEEK: THE RESULTS ARE IN.

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