"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Julius has suspicions about ulterior motives when he learns from Vivienne that Sasha, a former neighbor and Nicole's best friend, is coming to Los Angeles for a visit. Soon after her arrival, Sasha is insistent about being introduced to the Forrester family. Refusing to allow Nicole to be taken advantage of for her connection to the Forresters, Julius demands that Sasha return to Chicago. Having met Zende and seeing firsthand the prestigious life Nicole has built in Los Angeles, Sasha hints that she desires what her best friend has. Sasha uses Nicole and Zende's lovers' quarrel to her own advantage. Steffy is outraged and uncooperative when Liam explains the extent of Ivy's retaliation following their recent altercation. Wanting resolution and absolution, Steffy pays a visit to Ivy with a substantial request. Realizing the extent of Ivy's disdain for her, Steffy makes a desperate plea for the two of them to get along for the sake of their family. Attempting to play mediator, Wyatt suggests a solution to Ivy on how to deal with Steffy. Zende's insecurity and poor choice of words put a damper on the intimate encounter between Nicole and him. When Ivy takes out a restraining order against Steffy, Steffy cannot work at the Forrester fashion site.

SNEAK PEEK: BROOKE'S BLUE CHRISTMAS

"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Hope rescues Ciara when she is kidnapped. When Rafe tells Hope he loves her she is not thrilled. When Dr. Malcolm is found dead with a bullet in his head Hope is arrested. Belle takes on the case. Belle does not know what to do with the $250 million Sami put in her name. Theresa fears Brady will regret leaving Titan and the mansion. Brady assures her he knows he made the right choice. Victor is pleased with Phillip's return to Salem. Victor tells Phillip he does not want to market the drug that cured Caroline. Without Victor's consent, Phillip makes a call asking that the drug be put on the fast track with or without FDA approval. Ciara is furious when Theo gets a nasty text about his being odd. Chase apologizes to Ciara for kissing her. She responds that he is her best friend. With baby Thomas still in the incubator, Chad and Abigail discuss their love for one another. Per Stefano's request, Chad refuses to come on to Belle in hopes that he can get her to tell them where Sami and the DiMera money is. Andre and Stefano tell Chad they have ways to get him to do what they want. While Chad is with Marlena for another hypnosis session Andre breaks in and chloroforms Marlena. He then plunges a needle into Chad, who collapses. Kayla tells Steve he can move in with her and Joey but it is too soon to remarry. Steve warns Joey not to trust Ava.

SNEAK PEEK: CHAD RINGS THE BELLE.

"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Jason tells Liz he can never forgive her for withholding his identity and says their marriage is over. Carlos plans to stay in town and claim Sabrina's baby as his. Dr. Lee tells Sabrina she will not tell Michael she is too far along for him to have fathered her child. When Lulu claims she will not try to seek revenge on Valerie, Laura says she doubts it since she is Luke's daughter. In France, Jerry tells Robin if she cannot formulate a drug that will enable them to take Helena's thoughts and put them in another body he will kill her. Patrick and Emma are joined in Paris by Anna Robert in hopes of finding Robin. Kiki tells Ava she may spend Christmas with her. Julian lets it be known he has no intention of keeping Crimson Magazine publishing. Dillon agrees to be chief photographer for the magazine and vows to Nina they will make it a success. Kiki is worried that Morgan is not taking his bipolar medication. When Monica warns Tracy to be leery of Paul, Tracy thinks she is jealous.

SNEAK PEEK: A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER REUNION

"THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS": Adam urges Sage to let Nick love her but Sage thinks they will only hurt each other. Meanwhile, Nick tells Dr. Anderson that he should have given Sage more space. He then gets Dr. Anderson to open up about her past. Abby is upset when Victor and Ashley start fighting while she and Stitch are trying to plan their wedding. Victor suggests postponing the nuptials. Victoria is agitated when Billy shows up late and hungover for his play date with the kids. Later, he begs Victoria for one more chance to get things right with her. Devon is upset when Hilary finds a way to get closer to Neil. Neil tries to convince Hilary to control her feelings for him. Cane is not ready to patch things up with Lily. Chelsea is concerned that Adam will do anything to remain in Victor's circle. When Sage has a run-in with Victor, Adam tells her that he will deal with his father. Sage moves next door to Adam and Chelsea.

SNEAK PEEK: ASHLEY WONDERS "WHAT'S UP DOC?"

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