"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Recalling her kiss with Ridge, Taylor tells Steffy it made her happy, but she cannot be in a romantic triangle and is moving on with her life. Steffy tells Finn she will continue her quest to reunite her parents. Finn says he loves that she never gives up. Brooke is stunned when she sees Thomas with a sharp knife. He explains and shows her he was just cutting an apple. Ridge is horrified that CPS is questioning Douglas. Douglas tells the CPS officer he loves being with and loves his dad. Thomas says he knows Brooke called CPS. Brooke swears she did not. Ridge is torn between his wife and son. Paris is having designer's block. Eric is impressed with Zende's newest design. Deacon tells Sheila their living arrangement will be revealed and both will be sent back to prison for breaking parole. Bill wants to give Steffy a retreat in Aspen and also explains his deep feeling for Li. Charlie questions Deacon.

SNEAK PEEK: GOOD-TIME CHARLIE

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Johnny, 13, is confused when he learns about his parentage. Diane is stunned when she opens the door for a man from her past. He reminds her she owes him because he got her accepted in Genoa City. When Diane moves in for a kiss, Jack tells her it was not romantic, just two friends bonding. Kyle and Summer's wedding begins. Sally tells Chloe she does not know where Nick belongs in her life, but she has enjoyed sleeping with him. Jill makes the company public but assures Devon it will be OK because they will retain 51%. Upset at Nick's business choices and being a mole for Victoria, Esme moves to a hotel. Adam and Nick spar over Sally. Adam insists he knows Sally is a lost cause. Allie and Noah make love.

SNEAK PEEK: NIKKI CHALLENGES VICTOR

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": During busy day at the hospital, Kayla, Marlena and Kate fight for their lives. Rex arrives with a potion that can save them. Rolf thinks he can help, as Roman had the same agent 35 years ago and Rolf saved him. Shot by EJ, Clyde is taken to the hospital. Shawn tells him he is sending him back to jail, and this time he will stay there. Nancy is heartbroken as she wonders if Clyde ever loved her. Gwen, mowed down by Jennifer, is on the mend. Shawn and Belle declare their love for each other — now and forever. Xander and Sarah confront Gwen. Jack is disgusted by Gwen's actions. Chad imagines Abby and swears he will always love her but needs to be available to his children. When Johnny has nowhere to live, Ava takes him in. Gabi is upset when Stefan says he detests her.

SNEAK PEEK: RAFE IS ONTO NICOLE AND ERIC

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Thinking Mac might be Cody's father, Felicia presses for a DNA test. Spinelli admits he is behind the dating site and if found out he could go to jail. Fresh from more love making, Valentin tells Anna Nina might know Charlotte's location. Spencer admits to Sonny his time in prison has been hard — food and clothing destroyed, beatings. When Sonny offers to fix it, Spencer says it will only make things worse; he can cope. Diane, the latest victim of the hooker, is fighting for her life. Discharged from the hospital, Ava agrees to move in with Nina, as she is not ready to go back to Nikolas. Sasha cannot deal with Brando's death. Alexis and Chase's friendship is turning romantic. Alex says she is so distraught about Diane, her best friend, that she cannot work on romance. Chase is ready for his performance at the Savoy. Trina tells Portia she does not want Curtis acting like her father. Elizabeth still has questions about Reiko.

SNEAK PEEK: AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH

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