"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": A brotherly visit and conversation over a couple of drinks with Wyatt does not prevent Liam from being brutally honest about his determination to win Steffy back from Wyatt. Despite his support of Steffy's relationship with Liam in the past, Bill gives her advice about her current marriage to Wyatt. Liam puts a very confused Steffy on the spot when he asks her bluntly if she honestly wants him to give up on her and leave her alone. Wyatt attempts to be mindful and understanding with Liam when he suggests that his brother move on with his life. Steffy is horrified when she receives an unwelcome visit from Quinn asking for help with Liam and Wyatt. Thomas is stunned when he learns he is Douglas' father. Caroline is frantic when she thinks Thomas has taken the baby. Rick vents to Maya about his ongoing frustration regarding Ridge running Forrester Creations even though he is not truly a Forrester. Still determined to climb his way back to the top of the company, Rick waits for the right moment — or defamatory information — to dethrone Ridge. Rick voices his anger to Brooke about the favoritism that he feels Ridge receives from Eric.

SNEAK PEEK: QUINN IS ARRESTED

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Rafe and Hope's romance heats up. Hope is stunned when she finds Aiden in her home. Hope will not listen to Aiden when he tries to explain what happened the night she was strangled. She does not know that Andre hired Aiden's double to kill Hope; Aiden was then abducted and placed in a cell. When the cell is filled with gas, Aiden almost gives up. During his torture Aiden keeps thinking about Chase and Hope. Aiden does not believe that his son raped Ciara. Abe is taken aback when Theo says Ciara never hurt him — Abe has, by forbidding Theo and Ciara to see each other. A mysterious flu puts Gabi, Paul and Arianna in the hospital. Dozens of patients with flu-like symptoms come to the emergency room, and Kayla cannot figure out what is causing the illness. Pulling another scam, Summer makes off with $50,000. Brady and Theresa fight when she says she does not want Summer at the wedding. After searching the Internet, Anne realizes Summer has an alias. "Summer" hides Curtis' body. Caroline disapproves when it appears Kayla is giving up on Steve and turning her attention to Finn.

SNEAK PEEK: A DEAD END

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Carlos uses his prison transfer to escape. On the scene, Jake realizes Dante is in the prison van. Flooded with memories of his past, Jason rescues Dante minutes before the vehicle explodes. Nathan confronts Carlos, who hits him over the head with a brick. Nathan is rushed to the hospital with a possible fractured skull. Anna is confused when Griffin tells her he was once shot and he deserved it. Coming face to face with Carlos, Anna tells him he's going back to prison. Knocking out Anna, Carlos shoves her in a freezer. When Franco tells Kiki he is just holding on she fears for his sanity. When Sam accuses Julian of being back in the mob, he denies it. Desperate to win Nina back, Franco goes to see Heather in the institution. He fears he is turning back to the person he was before the brain tumor was removed.

SNEAK PEEK: CAT FIGHT

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Reunited with the baby, Caroline realizes that Thomas wants to be recognized as the baby's father. Ridge says his name is on the birth certificate, so he is the father. Phyllis barges into Billy's house and confronts him about his business practices. Meanwhile, Jack likes Hilary's ideas about cross-promotion. When Jack leaves, Neil tells Hilary how he truly feels about her. When Hilary reminds Neil to bite his tongue unless he wants the whole world to know he kidnapped her, someone walks in and overhears their discussion! When Stitch tries to convince Max that he believes in his innocence, Max gets upset and locks himself in the bathroom. Stitch and Abby get into a heated argument about what they should do about Max. Dr. Neville spots Max lurking in the hall at the Jabot Lab. After hearing Max out, Dr. Neville brings Ashley into the conversation. Max confesses to Ashley that he made Abby trip down the stairs. Stich lashes out at Dylan for his part in Max's questioning. Max yowls when he is taken into custody. Victoria learns that Travis is the owner of the bar. Travis pulls Victoria in for a kiss. Catching Natalie and Kevin kissing, Mariah moves back in with Sharon and Dylan. When Victor tells Adam to stake his claim in Newman, Adam informs him that he's not going to stab his siblings in the back. Billy and Phyllis take their attraction to the next level. Stunned when she learns Neil kidnapped Hilary, Lily tells him it will never be the same between them. She then calls Hilary a slut and throws water in her face.

SNEAK PEEK: NICK MAKES A MOVE.

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