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ALL MY CHILDREN: Leo encouraged Greenlee to arrange a funeral for Roger, who died from the bullet wound he suffered during the hotel shootout. Greenlee kept Mary from attending Roger’s funeral after learning she has been nice to Greenlee so she wouldn’t be disinherited by her father. Anna quizzed Leo about the hotel shooting. Upset over Roger’s death, Simone passed out after combining pills and booze. Frank caught Simone trying to destroy her hospital records. Jackson forced Anna to give up her gun, then asked why she had let Wolfe’s accomplice escape. David offered to give Anna a divorce. Adam fumed when Mia lost track of Liza. Liza met with Tad, who agreed to help her fight Adam. Mateo was curious about why Edmund wants to marry Brooke so close to the anniversary of Maria’s death. Palmer didn’t believe Opal, who accused Kendall of trying to get his money. Bianca told Aidan that she is gay. AS THE WORLD TURNS: At the start of her trial, Barbara accused Marshall of working with James. Marshall discredited Margo, Carly and Emily’s testimony against Barbara. Marshall demanded and received a mistrial after proving Jessica had no proof that Barbara was behind Rose, Carly and Emily’s abductions. Jessica later thought about retrying Barbara’s case, while Marshall admitted to Brandy that he wants Jessica’s district attorney position. Emily and Carly were furious that Barbara was granted a mistrial. Carly was angry with Rosanna for saving Craig from having to testify. Molly ended her friendship with Mike because it upset Abigail. Unaware of Molly’s decision, Rosanna was jealous when she learned of Molly and Mike’s friendship. The fake Simon bailed Joe out of jail, but warned Rose he will kill her father (Joe) if she doesn’t give him the provenance and the diamond. Margo learned she has hepatitis C.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Sheila paid Ziggy’s pal, Lance, to break up Amber and Rick. At the Forrester pool party, Lance drugged Amber’s wine after she insisted to Rick that one drink would not hurt her. Lance later took Amber to his place after she passed out. When Amber woke up in Lance’s bed he told her nothing had happened between them. Amber asked Rick to forgive her after admitting she spent the night with another man. When Thorne realized Erica has a thing for Rick, she insisted she would never try to break up Rick and Amber. C.J. realized Bridget’s split with Deacon had something to do with Brooke.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Marlena was concerned for Tony, who mumbled her name after going into a catatonic-like state. After coming to and seeing a flashing red light, Tony took off. Everyone gathered for the reading of Stefano’s will were reminded of the dastardly things he had done to them over the years. Tony caught Stefano’s ashes when the urn nearly fell to the floor. Stefano left everyone he loved or hated strange items connected to their destinies. After Shawn punched the boy alien, the boy and girl jumped off the end of a pier, but were rescued by Shawn and Belle. Brady, who has seen the ghost of Isabella, said some things can’t be explained after Shawn and Belle told him about the aliens. Billie, who broke into Abe’s files looking for info on Bo, let Abe think he forgot to lock the file. Bo worried about Jennifer’s safety, but Jack said she is the only one who can find out what Colin is up to.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Elizabeth and Zander made love, but she got angry with him when he taunted Jason about their relationship. Zander broke a promise to Elizabeth when, at Roy’s request, he stole money that belonged to Sonny. Zander broke into Jason’s home while Elizabeth was begging Jason not to kill Zander. Roy lied to Sonny, telling him he did not know anything about the missing cash. Felicia confessed she has feelings for Roy. Sonny and Roy threatened each other after a fire broke out on the pier Roy bought. Alcazar agreed to meet Roy, who told Felicia he is a front man for someone who is out to get Sonny. Laura told Luke that Scott lied when she asked what happened in the attic. Scott later warned Rick that Laura is slowly regaining her memory of what happened in the attic. Carly refused to make love even though Sonny said he wouldn’t leave her for Alexis even if Alexis were having his baby and not Ned’s.
GUIDING LIGHT: After Rick came to, Mel told him his heart transplant was a success, and that he had received Richard’s heart. At Cassie’s request, Reva, who feels guilty about ending Richard’s life, struggled to write his eulogy. After Richard’s funeral, Cassie broke down in tears. Fearing for Mel and Michelle, Ed asked Lillian to stall her hospital report after she revealed someone (Reva) shut off Richard’s life support on purpose. Michelle decided not to tell the police she thinks Mel ended Richard’s life. Edmund ignored Danny’s warning to stop accusing the Bauer family of killing Richard. Cassie refused to let Edmund attend Richard’s funeral after he insisted someone had killed Richard. Gus moved out when Phillip refused to let Harley take Zach home. Harley fumed when Phillip took Zach on a trip without her consent. Gus is protecting a woman named Eden. Olivia lied to Beth that Lorelei’s diary was stolen, not shredded.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE: As part of her plan to break up Troy and Nora, Blair planted a hotel room key in Troy’s jacket pocket, then made sure Nora found the key. While Troy was arranging a special evening for Nora, Blair continued her plot to destroy them. Niki (Viki) failed an attempt to poison Ben, who began to remember bits and pieces of his “accident” after his release from the hospital. Natalie and Cris teamed up to prove his theory that Niki (Viki), not Natalie, shoved Ben out of the window. Allison helped Lindsay get away from Tillie, who was trying to strangle her. RJ was unaware he dropped his money clip while he was helping Lindsay escape from prison. On the island, Todd heard Tea refuse to get in a boat big enough for two with Ross (and leave Todd behind). No one would help Rae legally when her students and the college began launching lawsuits against her because she isn’t legally a teacher or a shrink.
PASSIONS: Terrified that Theresa’s “ghost” is going to get her, Rebecca jumped into bed with an annoyed Ivy. Ivy didn’t believe Rebecca’s story about having seen the “deceased” Theresa. After discovering that a returned Julian is alive, Theresa (who got the death penalty for his murder) fantasized about killing him for real. Ethan and Luis are also after Julian. Pilar was thrilled when Antonio (Brian) phoned to say he was returning to Harmony. Brian (Antonio) made plans to marry Sheridan, and is anxious to introduce her to his family. Diana (Sheridan) had memory flashes about having been in Harmony before. Brian (Antonio) paid Nick the money Diana (Sheridan) owed him, then warned the cops are checking into the cause of Brian’s (Antonio) race car crash. Charity, who has defrosted, fought with zombie Charity in a battle of good and evil. Timmy, who has the magic Demon’s Horn, helped Charity fight zombie Charity.
PORT CHARLES: Rafe told Ian the Avatar (shadow man) is a force that needs a human form to exist. He also said the Avatar is able to reproduce, and that after the Avatar rids a town of evil, it turns evil. Livvie, who thinks she is carrying the Avatar’s “monster,” was hospitalized when she felt strange movements in her womb. Marissa learned from her mother that Casey was her twin, that they were given up as babies, and that their parents eventually got Marissa back, but never found Casey. Not wanting to hurt Marissa’s mother, Jamal lied that (a deceased) Casey is in Europe. Alison and Jack got closer.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: After returning from her trip, Nikki told Max that she would be in touch with him. Max later taunted Victor that Nikki came to see him, not Victor, as soon as she returned to town. Phyllis spent time with Kyle after realizing she would make points with Jack if she gets close to his son. After Jack returned Kyle to Diane, she vowed to keep Phyllis from using Kyle to cause a rift between her and Jack. Billy came close to learning that Warton spent the night making love with Jill. Ashley and Brad cried after she told him how terrible she feels. Victoria insisted to Olivia that she isn’t attracted to Diego. Confronted by Victor, Sharon admitted she had confided in Diego when she and Nick were having problems, and is worried Victoria will hurt Diego. While Brad forgot about Colleen’s dance recital, she was thrilled when J.T. showed up. Michael was surprised to learn Diane is still in town.
(Send your questions about soap operas to Nancy M. Reichardt, “Tune in Tomorrow,” in care of the Herald-Standard. Questions cannot be answered personally, but those of general interest will be answered in future columns.)
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