Lynda Hirsch on Soaps

ALL MY CHILDREN: Jackson gets Erica back home and into the hospital for a checkup. While there, she thinks of Caleb, but those thoughts are quickly replaced when Jackson proposes. She accepts his proposal, and they share the happy news. Greenlee confides in David over how upset she is that her father turned on her, but plans to move forward and reclaim Fusion. When Bianca threatens to crash the Fusion party and reveal the truth, David injects her with a syringe, knocking her out. When Bianca wakes up, David tells her the drug he injected her with is untraceable. Bianca promises David he will pay for all the crimes he's committed against women. Erica, Bianca and Greenlee agree to work together to save Fusion. Greenlee admits to the SEC agent that she doesn't believe Erica was responsible for the Miranda scandal. Madison wants to take the blame for the scandal, but Erica refuses to allow it. Annie wonders if her relationship with JR would ever be more than just sex, but JR claims things would never have worked out between them. It is confirmed that the allegations of someone stealing from the Miranda Foundation are true, and Fusion is shut down for further investigation. Paul informs Liza of Tad's plan to adopt Damon and warns that the boy is trouble. Ryan tells Madison he is impressed with how brave she is and surprises her with a kiss. Angie's health continues to decline, and she's starting to have visual disorientation. She does some research and discovers she might have acute viral outer retinopathy.

SNEAK PEEK: Caleb has secret ties to Pine Valley.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Liberty tells Gabriel that she and Janet are moving back to the Snyder farm to be near Jack. Lucinda suggests to Faith that they frame Gabriel for drugs, getting him out of their lives. Bob tells Chris he should give Katie time to finish grieving on her own terms. After seeing Luke and Noah in what appears to be an intimate moment, Reid goes to pack up his belongings at the hospital. Noah struggles with being a good friend to Luke and helping him out with his love life. Molly looks at wedding magazines, but also has a gossip rag featuring her and Silas' story. Lily goes to the farm and runs into Molly, who's dressed to wed Holden — Molly has finally agreed to marry him that afternoon. Craig gets out of jail and receives a $20 million settlement from the insurance on Monte Carlo. He first offers Gabriel some money, but Gabriel turns it down. Then Craig gives Carly a check for $5 million. Craig wants to buy part of WorldWide. It's agreed he might be able to buy the product distribution division, but Dusty's price is pretty steep. Carly talks to Lily about a new venture for the two of them. When Meg returns to Fairwinds, Paul asks Barbara to spend the night at the Lakeview. He also sends Emily away. Paul has to go to Chicago on business. When Emily returns to Fairwinds, Meg pulls a gun on her.

SNEAK PEEK: Meg is violent.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Bill, Katie and Brooke arrive at the Big Bear cabin to find the horrifying aftermath of Stephen and Stephanie's melee. Stephanie makes a serious threat to Brooke that she will seek revenge for what Stephen had done to Pam. Brooke creates excuses for Stephen's irrational aggression toward Pam and Stephanie. Stephanie declares that the Forrester vs. Logan war is back on and recruits Steffy to help rid their lives of their enemies. Nick's world comes crashing down around him when Bridget confesses she slept with Owen. Aggie justifies telling Nick about the conversation she heard between Bridget and Owen. Hope tells Oliver about how she was conceived; about her biological father, Deacon; and about Brooke's history with men. Brooke is shocked by Oliver's interrogation and accusations about what happened at Hope's party. Marcus' lingering feelings for Steffy resurface during her sexy lingerie photo shoot.

SNEAK PEEK: Stephen professes his love.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Kate and Stefano watch the incriminating tape Madeline has kept on them, revealing the horrible secret they all share from years ago. Kate goes through the rest of Madeline's things. She opens an envelope that reveals an even bigger secret. Nathan and Melanie repress their feelings for each other and remain chaste in their face-to-face encounter, even though Melanie wants to comfort him about Alice. Philip keeps quiet when Lucas calls Chloe a perpetual cheater.

Chloe convinces Daniel that they must get married right away. Carly reveals that Chloe is pregnant. While on his way to visit Alice, Mike is involved in a car accident. Carrie tells Mike she forgives him for his past mistakes. The Horton family is devastated when Alice dies. At the graveside memorial, family and friends give a loving tribute to Alice and say a final farewell. Bo provides emotional support to Hope. Lucas announces he plans to stay in Hong Kong. Will tells Lucas he wants to stay in Salem. Madeline gets Mia to leave town. Maggie is confronted by Bill about her myasthenia gravis. Maggie assures him that she is now in remission. Carrie warns Sami that she must choose between Rafe and EJ. Meanwhile, Rafe and Shane are headed back to Salem. Shane warns Rafe to get Sami away from the DiMeras. Sami is stunned when Rafe shows up on her doorstep. Kimberly is stunned when she spots Shane amongst the crowd.

SNEAK PEEK: A romantic reunion.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Carly is upset when she learns Michael must live with Dante for the remainder of his sentence. Dante and Lulu welcome Michael home. Michael opens up to Dante that he is appreciative of him and admits that Sonny is not a good role model. Dante and Michael adjust to living together and Dante notices Michael is still sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements. Sam pretends to be Jason's wife so they can have a conjugal visit. Maxie visits Jason in Pentonville about the photo she received from Franco. During a visit from Michael, Carly discovers a Franco photo in her mail addressed to Josslyn. Claire agrees to release Jason temporarily as Franco bait. Jason and Sam discuss possible options to escape. Michael walks in on Dante and Lulu making love. She warns Dante that if Jason escapes, it is Dante who will be held responsible and go to jail. Olivia asks Lulu to talk Johnny out of dating Kristina, but she refuses to get involved. Sonny and Alexis team up to restrict Kristina from seeing Johnny. Sonny tells Max and Milo he wants Johnny dead. Kristina keeps up the front she is dating Johnny. Patrick spends a lonely Father's Day with Emma in the park and misses Robin. At the hospital, Steve and Patrick disagree on an emergency surgery. Lisa tries to intervene, but at the height of the argument, Patrick punches Steve. Lucky comes home to discover Luke has moved into his apartment. Luke breaks in to the Quartermaines' to see Tracy, and she has him arrested.

SNEAK PEEK: Dante gets another tenant.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: John questions Ford about his newfound recollection of the night of his attack. Ford identifies Hannah as his attacker. Ford receives a mysterious call and says he did as he was told and shifted suspicion toward Hannah. Dani apologizes for being mean to Tea and says that if Tea and Starr believe in Todd, maybe he didn't push Marty down the stairs after all. Kelly finds a piece of paper from a shattered vase with the name Bennett Thompson. Todd kisses Kelly, but they agree it was a mistake. Eli warns Marty that if Cole doesn't show up soon and is out of jurisdiction, he'll be in trouble for jumping bail. Cole gets lured deeper into Hannah's trap. Cole surprises Hannah with a kiss. Matthew is upset to see Dani and Nate growing closer. Matthew tells Bull he knows who has his money. Bull is surprised to learn from Matthew that his treasure is in Nate's possession. Rex takes Gigi for a walk and finds the metal case abandoned by James. Charlie arrives at the cabin and discovers David unconscious on the floor. James coaxes Starr into another controversial act — they steal a car from the dealership and take off. Blair and Todd work together to track down Starr at the car dealership. The dealer surprises Todd and Blair with a story about Starr's complicity in the theft of the car.

SNEAK PEEK: Starr stays on the run.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Jack arrives at the courthouse demanding that Nick call Victor and tells him to send Sharon back immediately. Nick realizes that it is too late because Sharon went to Brazil. Adam tells Skye that if she wants a future with him, then they need to leave. Nick refuses to apologize for caring about Sharon, but Phyllis tells Nick their problem is that Nick won't let go of Sharon. A turn of events makes Adam decide to stay in Sao Paulo. Just as the judge seems to leaning in Cane's favor, Lily bursts into the court. Lily makes her testimony and is strong as she tells the judge that when she dies, she needs Cane to be with her children. Mac goes into labor as Lily's family is hit with overwhelming pain of losing her. Heather is shaken when she and Chance return to the club to find her room broken into and ransacked. Owen introduces Chance and Heather to Ronan, his new partner. Chance immediately bristles to the new guy's attitude. Kevin is stunned when he lets himself into Jana's room at the G.C.A.C. to find her in bed with Ryder. Ashley tells Tucker that she can't add to Neil's pain by telling him about Japan, and she won't betray him by leaving him when he needs her most.

SNEAK PEEK: Ashley ends one relationship and starts a new one.

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