Lynda Hirsch on Soaps

ALL MY CHILDREN: Erica publicly declares that she and Ryan are involved. Back at Wildwind, David reluctantly lets Greenlee know that Ryan is seeing someone but doesn't mention Erica. Greenlee hides when Tad and Jake appear at David's door demanding to know why he's back in town. Greenlee makes her way to Ryan's penthouse and sees him and Erica in the throes of passion. Greenlee wants to hurt Ryan the same way he's hurt her. Greenlee sends David to Ryan's penthouse, where he secretly swipes a flash drive she had hidden there. Greenlee explains to David that the drive contains a virus that she's going to use to sabotage Fusion's computer software. Ryan and Erica learn the extent of the damage done to Fusion's software system but vow to rise from the ashes and rebuild. Greenlee tells David if they married, everyone in Pine Valley would be affected. Annie convinces Adam to let her work with Scott at Chandler Enterprises. Krystal's embarrassed to admit to Tad that she hurt herself when she and Rob fell out of bed while having sex. Liza picks up on the easy dynamic between Tad and Krystal. Opal fears that an evil power is going to come to Pine Valley.

SNEAK PEEK: A stunning marriage.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Holden confronts Damian at the docks. Holden threatens to call the police on him, but Damian insists that putting Lily and Luke through a trial would be worse than just letting him go. They fight. A bloodied Holden rinses himself at the Snyder Farm. He goes to find Lily at home, who has just told Luke that Damian lied to them about the DNA test. Luke apologizes to Holden for trusting. Teri accuses Dusty of being in love with Janet. Mick convinces Emily to harvest her eggs on the premise that if Paul won't commit to having a child with her, he'll help her himself. Alison leaves Mick in the Bell Tower after having made love. She's determined this is not the life she wants for herself, even though Mick would rather they run away together. Fearing Paul is going to hurt Mick, Barbara yells at him to stop because Mick is his father. Liberty is upset that she needs chemo. Jack confesses to Carly privately that when he's with Janet, he feels like he's cheating on Carly. Henry tries in vain to convince Katie to let him move in instead of Reid. Katie won't let Henry move in because of their shared history, his unspoken feelings for her and Brad's death.

SNEAK PEEK: Paul lashes out.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: With Nick by her side, Sandy awaits confirmation of the identity of her attacker. Learning of Sandy and Nick's secret, Bridget demands that Nick stay away from Sandy. Steffy issues Katie a stern warning about her alleged attempt to oust her from Forrester Creations. Feeling guilty because of what transpired with Hope, Brooke begins to worry when she is unable to contact her daughter. Hope arrives at Graham's apartment to find a party and quickly becomes the center of attention. Rick fills Katie and Steffy in on Graham's reputation with women in Europe. Hope is rescued from Graham's party just as the situation becomes dangerous. Brooke and Ridge rush to Hope's side when she is brought to the hospital after her dangerous encounter. Bridget becomes suspicious when she is unable to contact Nick and Sandy. Sandy gets her opportunity to unleash her pent-up anger on her attacker. Nick confesses to Bridget about everything that has been going on with Sandy and what his involvement has been. After processing this information, Bridget begins to question Nick's commitment to their marriage. Brooke and Ridge desperately apologize to Hope for the conversation that she had overheard. Hope then receives a visit from Steffy, who also has an apology to give.

SNEAK PEEK: Agnes returns.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: When Sami runs into Anna, she opens up to her about her terror that Sydney will never come back to her.

Anna, overwhelmed with guilt, begs EJ to return Sydney. EJ lets Anna know he is not ready to give Sydney back to Sami and may never be. Maggie continues to struggle with her need for a drink. Daniel thinks Carly has a deeper connection to Melanie than she is revealing. As Melanie continues to make wedding plans with Phillip, Carly witnesses sexual tension between Melanie and Nathan. Given a reprieve from jail, Arianna wants to be with Brady. Bo continues to let Hope think he and Carly are lovers. Justin tells Hope he will support her. Hope threatens to take Ciara away from Bo. Kate confronts Carly about her connection to Vivian and Melanie.

SNEAK PEEK: A life-or-death situation.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny's horrified to realize he's shot his own son. Sonny tells a barely conscious Dante that they're father and son, which Olivia overhears. Lulu is by Dante's side when he awakes from surgery. Lulu has a hard time accepting Dante's decision to cover for Sonny. Carly finds a DVD sent by Franco among Josslyn's christening presents. Robin's taken aback to learn that Patrick has known Dante is Sonny's son for quite awhile and never told her. Jason stops Morgan from playing the DVD Franco sent. Sonny is arrested for Claudia's murder. Jason tells Carly she needs to convince Sonny that he needs to leave the country. Jax confesses his role in Sonny's arrest to a stunned Carly. Carly takes Josslyn and Morgan and walks out on Jax. Michael confesses to Morgan, Kristina and Molly that he's the one who killed Claudia. Kiefer's abusive with Kristina. After having another meltdown at the hospital, Elizabeth is suspended.

SNEAK PEEK: Jason comforts Elizabeth.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE John and Brody carry out their elaborate plan to bust John out of jail. John's shocked to find that Natalie is the driver of his and Brody's getaway car. Mitch begins his diabolical plot to erase Jessica's memories and turn her mind into a blank slate by giving her ECT. Dorian and Charlie set out to find Stacy as part of their own twisted plan to get to Mitch. Nurse Charles pulls a gun on Dorian and Charlie as they're about to whisk Stacy away from the hospital. Dorian and Charlie are involved in a car accident with John, Brody and Natalie, who go over the side of the road into a ravine. John and Brody escape serious injury, but Natalie's trapped in the car. Mitch casts Stacy out into the blizzard. Charlie and Dorian find shelter at Viki's cabin and are surprised to find Gigi there. Rex and Fish come upon Schuyler and Dorian's wrecked cars. Schuyler's in dire straits as he soldiers through the snowstorm. Fearing he was in an accident, Gigi leaves the cabin to look for Schuyler, as Charlie sets out to get to Jessica.

SNEAK PEEK: Charlie shoots the wrong person.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Victor and Adam have a very public confrontation in front of their families. Victor seemingly disowns his youngest son. Lily prays to God that she will one day be here to meet her child and be a mother. Sharon and Nick agree to let Noah go to Paris for a semester. Ashley starts to remember the events of last summer and begins to look for the purple cloth that Adam gave her that convinced her she hit Sabrina. Phyllis overhears Ashley ask Adam why he is trying to drive her crazy. Neil promises Ashley that he believes her and that they are going to find out what is really going on. Kevin finds Ryder begging on the streets and decides to rent him a room for three months. The pet shop owner tells Michael that he sold the rat to a teenage girl with long dark hair. In Daisy's room, Noah finds the half-ripped photograph — on the back is written "Daisy and Max." Michael and Lauren decide it is time that Daisy finds a new place to live. Jana tells Noah that this photo proves that Ryder and Daisy have known each other since they were kids. Gloria approaches Jack about partnering with her to buy Jabot. Jack and Victor both prepare to make their moves on Jabot.

SNEAK PEEK: Everyone's up in the air.

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