"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Devon tells Simone about his dedication to Hilary and his future child. He is surprised when she insists that she wants to stay with him anyway. Despite her enthusiasm, he ends the relationship. Sharon does all she can to deter Nick from his JT investigation — and Nick becomes more determined than ever, teaming up with Victor and Hilary to offer a reward for information live on "The Hilary Hour." Mariah confesses to Nick that she remembers hearing a man's voice on the night of JT's disappearance. Nick confronts Sharon, but she insists that Mariah was drunk and imagining things. Sharon's denial fuels the tension between her and Nick, and an argument ensues, with both reflecting on how their complicated past has affected their ability to trust each other. Kyle confronts Nikki over the murder of his mother. Nick is curious when Sharon and Nikki continue to bond. Knowing that she needs to get Nick off her trail, Sharon tells him a different truth: Her feelings for him are back. Nick pulls her into a passionate kiss, and they make love. Dina's family prepares for the screening party they've organized as a tribute to Dina. Everyone is stunned when the reel shows Dina saying that Jack is not John's son. Kyle and Charlie swear they did not put that scene in. No one realizes it was Victor's doing.
SNEAK PEEK: BILLY TAKES CHARGE.
"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Hope is shocked by Liam's unexpected marriage proposal. Bill attempts to get Steffy to run away with him. Wyatt confesses to Steffy what he witnessed between Steffy and Bill. Steffy swears she has not been with Bill since their first indiscretion. Hope shows Liam a memento that she saved from their engagement. With the annulment papers in front of him, Liam has to make a decision about ending his marriage to Steffy. Ridge attempts to help Steffy sort things out with Liam. They attempt to get to the bottom of why Liam changed his mind. Ridge is convinced that Bill is behind everything. With the ink barely dry on Steffy and Liam's annulment papers, Hope tells a stunned Steffy that she and Liam are engaged to be married. Steffy and Hope argue. Ridge confronts Liam about his decision to divorce Steffy and marry Hope. Brooke stands up for her daughter. Steffy is unaware that Liam believes she is still having an affair with his father. She begs Liam not to marry Hope — to at least wait until their daughter is born.
SNEAK PEEK: WYATT LEARNS THE TRUTH ABOUT BILL'S LIES.
"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Griffin, still unhappy that Ava used Mike as a pawn to get joint custody of Avery, decides to get a room at the Metro Court. Sonny and Jason go to Croton in search of the body Sonny buried years ago. Jason finds a money clip and suggests that the body and gun have been moved. Peter (Henrik) tells Valentin he is staying in Port Charles. Nina decides she was wrong to doubt Peter's intentions with Maxie and tells Curtis to stop his investigation. Sam joins forces with Curtis to uncover Peter's secret. Drew accuses Jason of being passive-aggressive with Sam. Drew says that his life was wonderful until Jason returned from the dead. Stella is pleased when she learns Jordan has not agreed to marry Curtis. Curtis tells Nina that he and Jordan will spend the rest of their lives together. Finn tells Alexis that his mother and father had the perfect marriage. He was stunned that very soon after his mother's death, his father remarried; Chase is the product of the union. Alexis decides to sue the city for the fracking-caused earthquake. Despite his efforts to mend fences, Julian realizes Lucas does not want him in his life or the life of the baby he and Brad are adopting. Nelle blackmails Ava into bringing a painful gift to the baby shower that Monica is throwing for Nelle. Carly unravels when Ava's gift is a penguin mobile. Morgan loved penguins. Carly follows Nelle upstairs. The two get into a verbal argument. Nelle leaves; Carly follows. Nelle's heel catches, and she tumbles down the winding staircase.
SNEAK PEEK: A FIGHT FOR LIFE.
"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": In Mexico, Chloe and Theresa plan their escape. Just as Theresa finds an object that will ensure her freedom, Xander arrives. Lucas tells Kate that he plans to pursue Chloe. Arriving in Salem to see Will, Roger gives him Dr. Rolf's diary. The diary offers insight into the miracle drug that can bring people back from the dead. Stefan is crushed when Gabby says goodbye and thanks him for giving her a chance to love. Abby remembers that Andre admitted that he was the one who tried to bring down DiMera. As he pleaded with her not to tell anyone, Abby feared he was going to hurt her, and she picked up Tony's urn and dealt the fatal blow. Right before he died, Andre told Abby that he loved her. Dr. Laura says now that Abby has recalled what happened the night Andre died, Abby know longer needs her. With Abby now on the hook for Andre's murder, Gabi is released from prison. Rafe tells Hope he is not going to give up on reconciliation. Kayla thinks she may have found a way to restore Steve's eyesight. Eli and Lani talk about baby names and cribs. Gabi still cannot forgive Eli for lying about Lani's carrying his child. At the mansion, Vivian wants Kate to work with her to bring down Victor. When Kate refuses, Vivian pulls out a gun. As the ladies grapple, the gun goes off. Stefan arrives just as Vivian is rushed to the hospital. Stefan grieves Vivian's death. In the morgue, an unknown figure gives Vivian an injection. Just as Brady is about to get Eve to move back into the mansion and accept his engagement ring, Victor arrives. Victor prepares to tell Brady that Theresa left Salem to protect Brady and Tate from a Mexican drug lord.
SNEAK PEEK: TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS.
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