LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION — SUMMARIES

BY LYNDA HIRSCH

FOR RELEASE: WEEKEND, AUGUST 6-7, 2016

"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Ridge informs Brooke about his recent breakup with Caroline. Brooke tells Ridge that she's attempting to reunite Bill and Katie. Steffy flips out when she realizes that the woman Eric was kissing was Quinn. Quinn and Steffy share heated words, and the situation escalates quickly. Steffy attempts to convince Eric that Quinn is just using him, and she forbids them from being together. Wyatt is shocked by Quinn's story about how she became the woman in the great Eric Forrester's life. Wyatt warns his mother to back off, otherwise he will lose his own wife. Steffy feels like she's on the verge of a breakdown; she doesn't know how much more of Quinn she can take. Ridge asks Thomas for forgiveness. Eva provides a shoulder for Liam and quickly realizes that he only has eyes for Steffy. Wyatt is afraid of losing Steffy and vows he will quickly handle the situation with his mother. While on a call with Thomas, Steffy tells him about Quinn and Eric. Thomas quickly relays the information to Ridge, who has a difficult time processing it. While alone with Steffy on the beach, Liam urges her to get away from Wyatt and his crazy mother. Eric tells Wyatt his side of the story about how he and Quinn hooked up.

SNEAK PEEK: ERIC TAKES CONTROL.

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Everyone thinks Gabi was attacked by one of Eduardo's enemies, when in fact Dario hired the thug so Eduardo would leave town. Roman is bemused when Arianna warns he'd better keep Rafe away from Hope, otherwise he will be sorry. Rafe explained that Eduardo had offered to help tie Aiden to the explosion. Aiden agrees to work with Andre. Sonny tells Paul he is back in Salem for good. Maggie feels guilty for Summers' involvement in Tate's kidnapping, and she hopes Caroline can conjure up a vision and figure out who has the baby. Victor scoffs when Caroline tells him he was in her vision. He recalls talking to Lauren on the phone and warning her that everything must go according to plan. Despite her protests, it is obvious Nicole has fallen for Deimos. Deimos locates a doctor who can help Maggie regain her ability to walk. When Chloe tells Phillip she is pregnant with Deimos' child, Phillip says he will be there for her no matter what. John and Marlena continue to revel in their love. Jennifer hates Aiden for not being her lawyer for her custody battle with Chad. Victor gets Titan back, but Deimos plans to keep the mansion.

SNEEK PEEK: WE HEAD TO RIO.

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Kevin takes a bullet meant for Laura, but she manages to save his life. It is obvious they are falling in love. After obtaining her real estate license, Lucy's first sale is to Morgan. Kiki is upset when Morgan buys the house without telling her and suggests he is off his meds. Franco is considered a chief suspect in the hospital murders when sketches he made of the murdered hospital victims are found. Liz is able to give Franco an alibi after the latest murder. Laura tries to comfort Lulu, who thinks she found Luke's remains. Spencer refuses to believe that Nikolas is dead. Nina goes on a date with Valentin.

SNEAK PEEK: AVA IS KICKED TO THE CURB.

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Phyllis is upset when she learns that Jack rented out the medical research space to Cane for Brash & Sassy, which means Billy will be working right downstairs. Jill wants Victoria to helm Brash & Sassy as part of her plan to bring Billy and Victoria together. Just as she decides to return to Newman Enterprises, Summer realizes she has missed her period. Later, Summer accepts Luca's marriage proposal, even though she is not pregnant. Nick and Victor plan to prove that Luca was behind the oil leaks. Chloe keeps insisting that she burned the pages from Sage's diary. Despite Paul's warning, Dylan continues to search for the missing pages. Chelsea is uncertain when Adam suggests that Chloe is the mystery woman. Chloe is hiding her emotional issues and moves in with Chelsea and agrees to work with her. A family camping trip goes awry when Dylan realizes that Sharon and Mariah are tenderfoots. Faith's campfire story about Sheila and the switched baby is too close to comfort for Sharon and Mariah. Kevin is a bit disappointed when paternity tests prove he is not Bella's biological father. Natalie is crushed when Kevin tells her he wants to just be friends. Kevin realizes Mariah loves him.

SNEAK PEEK: BEN IS MAXED OUT.

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