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BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Katie is less than thrilled by the compromising position in which she has caught Brooke and Bill. During their heated confrontation, Brooke advises Katie on how to deal with Bill while not letting her marriage fall apart. With the assistance of a bottle of Scotch, Bill sulks after his falling out with Katie. Even with her mind on Rick, Maya agrees to go on a date with a very persistent Carter. Hope advises an extremely confused Rick to be honest with Caroline about his feelings for Maya. Dayzee becomes upset when she learns that the guy that Maya is interested in is Rick. She lets Caroline know that something is going on between Rick and Maya. Dayzee feels too close for comfort when Maya arrives at Eric's dinner party with Carter. Rick is stunned to find Maya in his father's home and on a date with Carter. Maya is heartbroken when she witnesses a private moment between Rick and Caroline. After a heart-to-heart talk with Danielle, Caroline sets out to show Rick what he's missing. The guests at Eric's dinner party are tense and confused by the earlier interaction between Maya and Rick. Following another failed attempt to regain Rick's attention, Caroline seeks Maya out to warn her to stay away from her man. Taylor and Brooke don't mince words as they exchange damning accusations about each other's personal lives. Eric uses the opportunity of the press conference to make an announcement about his relationship with Taylor.

SNEEK PEEK: A life-changing car crash.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Nick finally opens up to Gabi and shares more details of his horrific time in prison. Will agrees with Sami that they need to ask Stefano to get rid of Nick. Sami and E.J. move into the DiMera mansion. Kate receives a text from Stefano, which alerts a protective Rafe. Kate downplays it to her secret lover — but then calls Stefano and tells him to buzz off because she's moved on. Nick moves Gabi into the Kiriakis mansion, and they celebrate their new life together as husband and wife. Nicole bonds with Vargas, and she suggests to Eric that he hire him on as a handyman. Nick is horrified when he runs into a very menacing Vargas. Jennifer is stunned as Chloe lays out the terms of her devastating ultimatum: If Jennifer does not agree to give up Daniel, Chloe will make sure he never sees Parker. She claims Nancy has taken Parker to Brazil — and because of a snafu with Parker's birth certificate, Daniel has no legal claim to his son. Jennifer must find a way to convince Daniel she doesn't love him. Nancy is really in New York. Brady tells Marlena that he's getting married. Kristen is visited by Sy, the thug she hired to beat up Brady. He has fallen on hard times and is looking for extra payment. Kristen takes this all as a blackmail threat and is imperious with the man, kicking him out and warning him not to try a stunt like that again. Marlena is contacted by Sy. Cameron and Abigail get hot and heavy, but when she once again pulls back from making love, Cameron isn't pleased.

SNEEK PEEK: Jennifer stages a breakup.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Scott blames Bobbie that Laura is with Luke at the hospital instead of Scott, reminding her that years ago she brought her brother to town to try to break up Scott and Laura so she could have Scott for herself.

Bobbie reveals that she's happy in Seattle but wishes her son, Lucas, would meet someone. Alexis takes a discharged Shawn back to her home to recuperate. T.J. admits to Shawn that he's begun to see him as a father figure, while Sam confides in Alexis that she's planning on giving John the space he needs. A.J. assigns Spinelli to look for the Quartermaine heir, which he agrees to do in part to distract himself from his relationship woes. Tracy breaks into the GH lab and tries to steal the formula for the relish. Shawn is recuperating at Alexis' place, when Rafe shows up. A.J. is surprised to learn about one of Liz's past relationships. Felicia confides in Maxie her quandary over Mac and Frisco. Maxie prods Felicia on the subject of who she cares most for. Mac and Frisco come to blows once more over Felicia. Sonny reveals that Connie/Kate is in intensive integration therapy. Michael is surprised to hear that Sonny is in love with both personalities. Carly pours out her heart to her mother about her fake relationship with A.J. and her real one with Todd. After Bobbie leaves, Carly's doorbell rings. A.J. launches an attack on a smug Tracy for having stolen the relish recipe from Michael and him. Monica arrives, and Tracy informs her that she's hired a new cook. Tracy is up to something when she urges her to sample his creations.

SNEEK PEEK: Happy anniversary.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Tyler accuses Gus of killing his mother because she was having an affair. Gus denies it and insists that their marriage may not have been perfect but that he loved her very much. Tyler reluctantly opens up to Lily and talks to her about his rocky relationship with his father. Leslie begins to suspect that Congressman Wheeler knows a lot more than he's willing to admit. Tyler stuns Leslie when he says he is testifying for the prosecution. A worried Leslie feels like she'll lose no matter what the outcome of the trial may be. At the Athletic Club, Carmine slips a room key to Lauren and says she knows where to find him. Michael presses Lauren to be completely honest with him. A frustrated Lauren shoots down the idea of marriage counseling and tries to dodge Michael's questions. Michael blasts Lauren and says that he feels like he is the only one fighting for their marriage. Phyllis tells Jack she has to cancel their trip and focus on Summer. When Jack offers to talk to Kyle about Summer's growing crush, Phyllis informs him that she thinks it would be best if Summer interns for the Jabot fashion line with Neil. The Newman family continues to celebrate at Nikki and Victor's wedding reception. Adam arrives and suggests everyone at the reception grab a drink so he can make a toast to the happy couple. The guests are shocked when a man pulls a gun out. Victor walks in the living room to ask what the commotion is, as the man aims his gun and fires. The wedding guests scream and fall to the floor to take cover. The Newmans rush to the hospital, and Paul and Alex bring Bob, the shooter, in for questioning. Congressman Wheeler stops by the police station and worries about what Bob might reveal. Dylan tells Avery and Nick that he is leaving town and moving back to Chicago. Avery tries to cover her sadness around Nick. Later, Chelsea runs into Dylan and learns that he is planning to leave town. Cane notices that Katherine is showing signs of forgetfulness when they meet up for lunch. Katherine reluctantly admits that she doesn't need to see a doctor because she already knows what's wrong with her.

SNEEK PEEK: Jack and Victor join forces.