"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Quinn and Carter are thrilled that their relationship is out in the open. Deacon warns Sheila if she does not leave town, they will both face jail time. Hope pays a surprise visit to Deacon. Hope thinks the woman in the red wig and glasses looks familiar. Deacon lets Hope think she is his girlfriend and says her name is Lena. Brooke and Hope are at odds with Ridge, who thinks Thomas should spend more time with Douglas. Douglas is thrilled to be spending time with his dad. Taylor and Brooke get into a paint fight when they argue over whom Douglas should live with — at Eric's or at Hope and Liam's.

SNEAK PEEK: DEACON NEEDS A PRIEST

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Nick and Sharon bond as Faith heads to college out of town. Diane is thrilled when Kyle hires her. Phyllis and Nikki continue their plot to destroy Diane. Victoria is unhappy when Victor is trying to run the company. Billy is unhappy when Lily does not back him up over a business. Chelsea lets Bill know she is available. Adam starts his job with Jack. Adam apologies to Sally for his bad behavior. She cares for him but is not certain she can trust him and does not want to be hurt. Kyle plans a surprise party for Summer.

SNEAK PEEK: SUMMER'S PARTY TURNS FROSTY

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Leo is horrified when he finds a stabbed Sonny. As Sonny clings to life, Leo thinks he is being framed for the assault. Learning of Sonny's attack, Will heads to Salem to be with his husband. Zach is pleased when Stephanie admits he is handsome. Stephanie tells Zach that other than business she wants nothing to do with him. Xander and Sarah plan to get married. Ned thinks it is a mistake for Zach to pursue Stephanie. Bonnie tells him to go for it. Chad is trying to get it together for the children. Jennifer's grief over Abby's death has her turning to pills, which she had been addicted to.

SNEAK PEEK: SONNY CLEARS LEO

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": A stabbed Ava is rushed to the hospital. Although in critical condition, she is going to survive. A visiting Nikolas swears he did not do this. Ava, thinking he may have done it, tosses him out of her hospital room. Ava tells Nina she fears whoever stabbed her may try again to kill her. Joss fumes when she spots Sonny with Nina. Knowing how much Avery wants the lost bracelet that Ava gave her, Joss goes dumpster diving. Spencer pretends he is headed to Pentonville and runs off. Liz tells Finn she lost time and wonders if she stabbed Ava. Anna tells Valentin together they will find the missing Charlotte. Valentin believes Victor knows Charlotte's whereabouts. The search for Esme continues. Bobbie urges Carly to attend an out-of-town seminar.

SNEAK PEEK: THE BAD SEED IS BACK

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