"THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL": Brooke does not respond to Deacon's declaration of love. Paris tells Zende and Carter she does not want to see them exclusively; she has never been a one-man woman. Douglas continues to tell Hope he saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus. Liam realizes that Douglas is talking about Deacon. Ridge is having issues with the corporation's finances.

SNEAK PEEK: DOUGLAS SPILLS THE BEANS

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Sally tells Adam she will support him and help him regain his business place. Jack admits to Phyllis he wants love in his life. Victor warns Victoria she may have won the business battle but she may lose her family. Billy and Lily have a business disagreement. Noah tells Nick he needs to find a girlfriend. Mariah and Tessa prepare for adoption. Abby realizes Chance is still dealing with his demons.

SNEAK PEEK: ABBY TAKES A CHANCE

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Johnny pleases EJ when he says he no longer wants to be a writer, he wants to be in the family business. Lucas arrives while EJ is on the stand in his trial for kidnapping Sami. Lucas wants to admit he did it but does not want to go to jail. Kate continues to protect Philip. Chloe is stunned when Nancy tells her she thinks her father is having an affair. Gwen is desperate when she fears Xander will learn she knew where Gwen was, Abe wants to renew his relationship with Paulina. Johnny prepares to get control of Ciara and Ben's baby.

SNEAK PEEK: THE DEVIL IS LOOSE

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Michael begs Carly to take Sonny back. She says his continued feelings for Nina makes that impossible. Willow is unhappy when Michael does not want to let Nina see Wiley. Valentin tells Anna he will destroy Peter. Brad's aunt demands he do her bidding. Sasha is slipping back to the drug world. Lucy tells Sasha she wants her to continue as the face of Deception, and she will help her get off of the drugs.

SNEAK PEEK WILLOW, WEEP FOR ME

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