BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Fresh from liberating himself from Steffy, Liam and Hope promise to spend the rest of their lives together. Steffy has not lost hope of a future with Liam, thinking that he just needs time away to realize she is the one for him. Brooke and Ridge eagerly await word on which of their daughters will have her dream come true and which will have her heart broken. When Taylor pays a visit to Liam, she learns that he will be serving Steffy with annulment papers that day. Taylor attempts to convince Liam to give his marriage another try and work harder at it. As Ridge comforts Steffy following the breakup of her marriage, she vows to her father that she will get Liam back. Hope gushes to Brooke about her reunion with Liam and their desire to marry as soon as possible. Taylor points out to Brooke that Hope is doing to Liam what Brooke did with Ridge years ago. As Hope genuinely consoles Steffy after she receives annulment papers, Steffy warns Hope that she has not given up having a future with Liam. Brooke is stunned when Ridge takes Taylor's side regarding Liam and Steffy's marriage. Family members gather at Brooke's house to celebrate Hope and Liam. Rick vows to Hope that he will make up for his lost time with her by ensuring that she has a happy life with Liam. Stephanie tries to understand why Pam has betrayed her.

SNEAK PEEK: Bill is out of control.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Nicole tells E.J. that not only can they beat Abe, but they can bring Lexie back into the DiMera fold. Sami, reeling from having walked in on Rafe and Carrie kissing, tells Rafe to get out of their house. But he stands his ground, insisting they need to talk this out. He's truly regretful about his actions, but he also knows this is part of something larger. He knows she feels it too — things haven't been right between them for a while. Sami is rattled by the reminder of what she did with E.J., and the more Rafe presses to understand the tension between them, the guiltier she feels. Finally it's all too uncomfortable for her, and she lashes out at him, telling him he's just trying to deflect the blame for what he did with Carrie. She shuts down, and Rafe sees he is not going to get any further with her tonight. He finally gives in to her request that he leave. Austin realizes Carrie has feelings for Rafe and storms out, refusing to discuss it with her. Later, he winds up at his office — where Abigail has been working. She sees he's drunk and distressed, so she attempts to help him by being his sounding board. He gives in to that comfort, telling her how amazing she is ... and they come together in a kiss. A very hung-over Austin wakes in his office to find himself nearly naked on the couch with Abigail. Austin jumps to the conclusion that he made love to her. Abigail privately recalls how he actually passed out while they were kissing. But she allows him to believe they did sleep together and it was wonderful. Bo and Hope are stunned to find the contents of the mystery envelope is papers and a marriage certificate — for her and John. They realize it dates to the time when Stefano had Hope brainwashed and wonder if it could possibly be real. Bo refuses to believe that possibility, but Hope says they can't discount it without finding out more — because, if the papers are valid, it means their marriage is not. Carrie informs Bo, Hope, John and Marlena that John and Hope cannot get an annulment because their marriage was consummated. However, they can still get a divorce. The only hitch is that they must travel to Alamainia to file in person and then stay for two weeks while the judge reviews the case. Brady asks Madison to marry him. Brady is blindsided when Madison introduces him to her husband Ian.

SNEAK PEEK: The new mayor is named.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Sam are thrilled when they learn Jason is the father of Sam's baby. Carly is stunned when she discovers Kate now owns half of The Metro Court. Cassandra is revealed to be Helena's daughter. Sonny is surprised when Kate returns in the middle of the night. He wonders where she has been and what she has been doing. Maxie's desire to make Matt jealous via Spinelli falls short. Later, Spinelli wonders about Liz's mystery rescuer and whether Liz realizes it could be Ewen. Ewen briefs Ethan on Cassandra's past. Robin learns her new drug protocol is working. Maxie and Matt remain at odds over his friendship with Liz. Meanwhile, Liz and Ewen grow closer. Later, the two "couples" have an inadvertent double date. Lulu takes the open position at PCPD organizing the evidence room. Sonny is unhappy when he learns Kate has had business dealings with Jax. Diane gives Alexis a book on menopause. Meanwhile, T.J. makes Molly's MyFace page cooler. Jason has another neurological episode while looking at clips Franco has sent Jason about Jason's past. Patrick, Robin and Emma visit the site of their future dream home. Jason and Sam discuss how Carly will react when she hears news of Sam's pregnancy. Jason has a neurological episode when he tries to open Franco's gift. Alexis, Molly and Sam get excited about the baby. Dante and Delores discuss Sonny. Delores calls Johnny for help as Carly and Johnny are building to lovemaking. Cam gets upset with Liz that Lucky is no longer around, and Ewen intervenes.

SNEAK PEEK: Anna is back.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Adam is crushed when he learns he may not regain his eyesight. Sharon suggests Adam visit the farm where he was raised by Hope to try to reconnect with his late mother's spirit. Jack's family rallies around him as he tries to deal with the severe injuries he incurred when Patty shot him. Ricky gets to know his uncle, Father Todd. Chelsea's mother, Anita, comes to town. At first, she wants Billy to marry Chelsea. Billy and Victoria reveal Chelsea's lie about Billy having raped her when in fact she drugged him and had sex with him. When Anita wants Chelsea to leave town with her, Billy and Victoria convince Anita to move in with them. Kevin is stunned when the escape he made takes him back to the deserted island. A gun-totting man prepares to kill Kevin. Jeff, still unable to remember his past, thinks Jill is Gloria. Lily tries to comfort Cain over the angst he feels about his mother's betrayal of Jack. Cain tells Lily he wants to remarry her.

NEXT WEEK: A very special Valentine's Day.

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