A reader’s guide to television drama
ALL MY CHILDREN: Brooke and Tad followed Maureen’s trail to a motel, where Brooke passed out when she thought she saw Maria (Maureen). Edmund, who was tipped to Brooke’s whereabouts by Simone, was surprised when Brooke and Tad said he should be reunited with his soul mate (Maria). Brooke later tried to console herself with the fact that Maria is dead. After Greenlee and Leo said their “I do’s,” Anna and David told Leo and Greenlee that Vanessa had escaped from the mental hospital (but was later returned), and Roger was shot in the hotel shootout, during which Anna shot Wolfe, who wanted to kill Leo. After Liza checked into the hospital, Adam tried to convince her that she might harm Colby. As ordered, Trey dug up information that Adam could use against Liza. Liza suspects Adam is romantically involved with Mia. AS THE WORLD TURNS: Rose freed Katie and Lucinda after knocking out the fake Simon. After finding the provenance, Katie, Lucinda and Rose locked it in the hotel safe. To free Paul, Lucinda paid off the soldiers who were holding him prisoner. After returning to Oakdale, Molly told Abigail and Carly about her encounter with Mike (Kasnoff) in New York City. Carly told Molly she can have Mike, who has had past relationships with both Carly and Abigail. Mike decided to stay when Molly told him to leave because of his past with Carly and Abigail. Abigail confessed to Chris Hughes that she is excited, but nervous, about his return to Oakdale. While trying to keep Rosanna from seeing Lucy and Aaron during a secret meeting, Carly and Rosanna ended up helping Marshall stop an attempted robbery at Java. Aaron punched Chase, a college dude who tried to kiss Lucy.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: C.J. gave Bridget a place to live after learning she had been sleeping on a friend’s couch. After Spectra received rave reviews for their fashion show, Ridge speculated it’s only a matter of time before Forrester goes down the tubes. Eric refused when Ridge offered him a job at Spectra. Brooke told Whip she’s making some changes, and that includes getting him out of her life. After an encounter with Ridge, Eric agreed that Rick and Amber could sell her Ambrosia line on the TeleSave Network. Rick thanked Ridge for forcing Forrester to successfully sell the Ambrosia line on TV.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Jennifer didn’t believe Colin, who “kidnapped” her, then told her he was engaged to Elizabeth as part of an undercover operation he can’t talk about, and that he came to Salem because of Jennifer. Jennifer pretended to still have feelings for Colin to get close to him to help Bo and Jack find out what Colin is really up to. Hope, John, Marlena and Grandpa Shawn were stunned to receive invitations to the reading of Stefano’s will. Shawn and Belle were shocked when the alien girl, who was drunk on wine she and the boy stole from the Brady Pub, ran up and kissed Shawn. Shawn and Belle later lost the aliens when they ran off. Bo was not happy to learn that Billie is Roman’s new police partner. Bo was also worried about Hope’s reaction to Billie’s return. Nancy and Craig decided to have a baby in hopes the child can be a marrow donor for Chloe.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: When Sonny accused Alexis of lying about her pregnancy, she went along with Ned when he lied that the baby is his; Kristina was devastated. Alexis was suspicious when Sonny was unaffected by her resignation as his attorney. Sonny learned that the hormone treatments worked, and Carly should be able to have a baby. AJ refused to accept the check Alan tried to give Courtney to help them out. AJ is unaware that Coleman is forcing Courtney to work as a stripper at his club. Jason became suspicious of how Roy suddenly became wealthy when he saw Roy meet with a mysterious courier. Laura told Luke that her dreams about events that occurred in the attic are actually memories of the past; Luke convinced her to talk to Scott about her past.
GUIDING LIGHT: Rick underwent surgery after Cassie donated Richard’s heart to him. Edmund was furious when he learned Richard had died and that Rick received his heart. Michelle told Danny she thinks Mel turned off Richard’s life support system. Meanwhile, Reva felt guilty about ending Richard’s life even though he asked her to. Olivia was ecstatic when a publisher agreed to print Lorelei’s diary. In Texas, Beth, who is looking for information on Lorelei, was surprised to see Bill. Beth learned that when she was Lorelei, she and Bill shared a romance. Beth and Phillip made love after her return. Blake turned down Ross’ marriage proposal since they aren’t sure about their future. Tory was sent to a mental hospital. Harley was livid when Phillip refused to let her take Zach home because Phillip learned Gus supposedly killed a man when he was a teen-ager.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Niki (Viki) fainted when Bo told her that Ben came out of his coma. Niki (Viki) was relieved Ben didn’t remember realizing she was Niki just as she pushed him out the window. Niki (Viki) accused Natalie of pushing Ben out the window, adding that Jessica and Rex saw Natalie’s red hair in the window. Cris and Natalie agreed not to tell anyone they kissed. As Rae was about to accept the Woman of the Year award, Asa burst the bubble by revealing that “Rae” (Ray) Cummings is a man, that Rae is not a real shrink, and that Rae’s real name is Gretel. Rae was forced to confess she is a fake. Sam had it out with Blair, who gave him a watered down version of her romantic pursuit of Troy. Blair vowed to break up Nora and Troy. Nora learned more about Troy’s romantic past. RJ contacted Lindsay’s fellow inmate, Tillie, and ordered her to kill Lindsay, who wants RJ’s help with her prison break plan.
PASSIONS: After making love, Whitney worried that Chad would tell Simone about their love for each other. Simone nearly learned about Whitney and Chad when she went to apologize to Whitney for accusing her of going after Chad. Beth accepted Luis’s marriage proposal after he said his feelings for Sheridan (Diana) are over. Liz hid her hurt when she learned Diana (Sheridan) accepted Brian’s (Antonio) marriage proposal. Liza was curious after learning that Diana’s (Sheridan) “deceased” lover and Brian’s (Antonio) brother have the same name – Luis. Diana (Sheridan) and Liz were stunned when Brian’s (Antonio) racecar burst into flames after the race started. Diana (Sheridan) learned that Brian’s (Antonio) prognosis was good, but the doctor worried about something else he found. Ivy and Rebecca are (literally) haunted by Theresa.
PORT CHARLES: Jamal was skeptical when a Casey look-alike, Marissa, said she is a reporter and is doing a story on the strange happenings in Port Charles. Ricky remembered his past with Casey after running into Marissa at the hospital. For Marissa, looking at a photo of Casey was like looking in a mirror. Alison found an unconscious Livvie, who had an encounter with the shadow man.
Alison was stunned to hear hospital tests showed Livvie is really pregnant. Kate told Ian that the shadow man rescued her from a slumlord who threatened her. Tim gave Ian info about the legend of the Avatar (shadow man).
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Hope told Victor that she, Julia and Ramona are upset over the expose Leanna has done on their past relationships with him. Leanna agreed to back off after Victor warned her that Hope, Julia and Ramona are planning to file lawsuits against her, which he will help them with. When Victoria accused Max of trying to get Nikki to dump Victor for good, he realized that Nikki hadn’t accepted Victor’s marriage proposal. Victor is sure Nikki will agree to remarry him. Diana was surprised when Phyllis returned with plans to fight for Jack. Serena let herself into Neil’s apartment in order to get Drucilla’s phone number. Olivia lectured Nate about going to a ball game with Neil (and Brad) without her knowledge. Victoria saw Sharon staring at her while she and Diego were at the pool. Sharon insisted to Diego he couldn’t go after he made a date with Victoria. Warton and a lonely Jill shared a kiss.
(Send your questions about soap operas to Nancy M. Reichardt, “Tune in Tomorrow,” in care of this newspaper. Questions cannot be answered personally, but those of general interest will be answered in future columns.)
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(Send your questions about soap operas to Nancy M. Reichardt, “Tune in Tomorrow,” in care of this newspaper. Questions cannot be answered personally, but those of general interest will be answered in future columns.)
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