"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Thomas is unhappy when Ridge does not like his latest creation. Thomas chides Ridge for being out of touch with the fashion world. Ridge finds Thomas with Caroline and questions what he's doing there. Thomas, who is flustered from his fantasy about kissing Caroline, responds that he was just helping her with her ankles. Caroline is proud of Ridge when he apologizes to Thomas. Caroline and Ridge begin to kiss passionately when she receives news from Rick that their divorce is final. Brooke hints to Zende that perhaps Ridge and Caroline aren't truly meant for one another. Caroline tells Ridge she wants to have a child. Thomas and Brooke have a heart-to-heart conversation about Thomas' relationship with his father and his obviously overprotective stance with Caroline. Thomas remains adamant that he only wants Caroline's happiness when Brooke suggests that he still has feelings for her. Maya and Bill share a wonderful moment of acceptance and forgiveness. Vivienne tells Julius to keep all negative comments to himself before heading upstairs to help her daughter prepare for the wedding.

SNEAK PEAK: Ivy is a climbing vine.

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Theresa fakes a broken ankle so that she and Tate can continue to live in the mansion. Making a surprise visit to Salem, Chloe tells Nicole she does not want her raising Parker. Daniel walks in as the former best friends are having a cat-fight, and he convinces Chloe that Nicole will be a great mother. Will continues his campaign to push Paul and Derrick. John pulls out all the stops to win back Marlena's heart. When Jennifer learns the property that is home to the women's shelter is being sold, she plans to fight the land developer. Serena writers Eric a goodbye letter. Paige falls for Kyle's tales of a rough childhood as an excuse for selling drugs. JJ tells Kyle he wants to go into business with him. Eve daydreams about killing Jennifer.

SNEAK PEEK: A not-so-Sonny decision

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Nina is crushed when she walks into Silas' room and finds him on the floor stabbed to death. Franco arrives just as Nina pulls the knife out of Silas' back. Assuring Nina he does not think she killed Silas, Franco takes the knife and hides it in his backpack. Kiki arrives on the scene and blames Franco for killing her father. Finding the knife in Franco's belongings, Dante arrests him for Silas's murder. Alexis does not know what to believe when Julian continues to say he has left the mob. With his latest shipment stolen, Sonny is on a rampage. Laura promises Nikolas and Elizabeth he will not reveal that Jake is really Jason. Laura tells Nikolas she loves him and is leaving town for a visit with Lucky. Out of her coma, Hayden claims to have gaps in her memory. Sonny warns Morgan that Kiki will be heartbroken if she learns he slept with Denise. Lucas is stunned when he learns Brad is already married.

SNEAK PEEK: Hayden takes over.

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Phyllis is horrified when Jack tells her of Victor's scheme of hiring a look-alike to pretend to be Jack. Phyllis vows to get even with Victor. Jack warns that Victor will tell the police he murdered Kelly and the crew of the pirate ship. With Marco on the loose, an artist rendering Marissa gave the newspaper does not have him looking like Jack — instead the image resembles the captain of the pirate ship. Nick and Sage decide to marry. Learning about their engagement, Faith tells her dad and Sage that she will not try to break up their romance. After Victor warns Noah about Marisa, he is told to mind his own business. Marisa and Noah make love. Nick agrees to stay at Newman-Abbott after being told Jack is still a threat. Victor puts pressure on his private investigator to find Marco. Jack realizes that with the possibility of Marco being alive, everyone he cares for is in danger. A power outage in Genoa City sends the town into a tailspin as Phyllis' evening takes a shocking turn when it appears Marco is in the house. Hilary finds herself in close quarters with Neil. Nikki is alarmed when she finds out Neil is stuck in the Genoa City Athletic Club elevator with Hilary. Chelsea believes that Adam will always choose getting revenge with Victor over the wellbeing of their family; Adam promises to give up on Victor if Chelsea gives him one last chance.

SNEAK PEEK: A wedding hold-up

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