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ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Starr turns the tables on Margaret, gets the upper hand and escapes her clutches. Blair is about to confront Margaret, who flees Craze before she's caught. Starr later gives Todd a shock when she asks if Margaret is going to have his baby. Although Todd tells Starr that Margaret isn't expecting his child, Todd asks Starr not to tell Blair that Margaret is even pregnant. Bo senses that Todd is about to explode and worries that he'll "take care of" Margaret without bringing in the authorities and he's right. To lure Margaret out of the woodwork, Todd puts an ad in The Sun. Kelly tells Kevin that Spencer mentioned a procedure that could offer her the chance to carry a baby to full term. Kevin leaves her speechless with the news that Margaret is alive, well and pregnant with Todd's child. Todd makes it clear to them that he wants to keep that very important information from Blair. Todd follows through with the pact he made with Margaret and is forced to say goodbye to Blair and Starr. David goes into daddy mode and finds himself feeling unusually protective towards Starr. Hugh keeps it to himself that he made a copy of what Marcie wrote about him.
ALL MY CHILDREN
Zach is dead set against the idea of Kendall carrying Greenlee and Ryan's baby and goes as far as to tell Greenlee she's only thinking of herself. Meanwhile, Erin and Ryan are told that Jonathan has a brain tumor, which was probably the result of year of physical abuse from their father. A guilt-ridden Ryan realizes that maybe he isn't destined to become an evil psychopath after all. Ryan and Erin carefully tell Jonathan involved with the risks of brain surgery but promise that they are there to support him any way they can. Kendall and Greenlee worry that Zach will tell Erica of Kendall's plan to be a surrogate for Greenlee. Zach, however, doesn't say a peep about it to Erica but attempt to convince the girls that it's a bad idea to have Ryan's baby, no matter who's carrying it. Erica's debut on New Beginnings is a mega hit! Meanwhile, Zach predicts that Kendall will find it impossible to turn the baby over to Greenlee after carrying it for nine months. Fully intent on going through with their plans, Greenlee takes the first medical step in bringing her dream to fruition. Erica signs off the premier episode of New Beginnings to thunderous applause. Kendall and Greenlee's friendship grows leaps and bound as it continues to deepen. Meanwhile, Danielle gets an unbearably cold shoulder from Reggie.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
When Jason tells Sonny he will no longer kill for him, Sonny is concerned that Jason is putting his life is in jeopardy and asks Sam to take him to the island, where he'll be safe. Jason hits the roof when he finds out Sam knew all along that he could have surgery but didn't bother to tell him about it. Courtney and Nikolas confess that they're in love with each other. Emily attempts to convince Jax that it would be in the baby's best interest if he and Liz came to a compromise. His idea of a compromise is shared custody, which sounds like a lousy idea to Liz. Truth is, Lucky abhors the idea of a permanent connection between Jax and his fiance. Nikolas offers to finance Liz and Lucky's fight in court for custody of her and Jax's baby. A search warrant results in Lucky finding a naked picture of Brook Lynn in Diego's backpack. However, suspicion shifts to Dillon, when his fingerprints are found on it! Mac does his job and grills Dillon as to how his fingerprints got on the nude photo of Brook. Maxie and Jesse put their heads together to, hopefully, clear Dillon of suspicion. Unfortunately, more evidence turns up that makes Dillon look guiltier than ever.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
It is the day of Chloe and Brady's wedding. He lifts her veil -- and her face is flawless! The romantic, gorgeous ceremony continues. Nicole stalks the church, determined to stop the "I do's." Victor orders Nico to eliminate his soon-to-be-ex-wife. Marlena gives Belle some advice on her love life. Sami learns that Tony's escape attempt was foiled and he and his partners in crime are about to be arrested. Patrick offers to mediate between Billie and Chelsea. Bo is unhappy when he sees his daughter dancing with Patrick Lockhart. Bonnie continues to push Mimi toward Shawn, but he only has eyes for Belle. John and Marlena share a dance, and she starts to remember! Shawn learns that Belle is still in love with him! Roman, Tek and Abe think they have a lead on one of Tony's henchmen. John and Marlena dance together and she begins to remember. Jennifer is worried that something is going on with Jack and puts pressure on Frankie to tell. Bo confronts Patrick about his attention to Chelsea. Sami is worried when she learns Roman, et al have found records and disguises amongst Tony's things. Max tells Chelsea he wants to take it slowly and build a real relationship.
PASSIONS
Much to Ivy's dismay, Kay gleefully accepts Fox's offer to work at Crane Industries. Prosecutor Grace Nancier attempts to force Simone to publicly admit to being a lesbian. Eve leaps to her defense, threatening Nancier and damaging her own reputation in the courtroom. When Alistair notices that Fancy is feeling blue, he arranges a blind date for her with his competition's son. Hoping to help Sam pay the bills, Noah accepts a bartending job. At Eve's trial, things become measurably worse when TC, then Julian take the stand and reluctantly spill the details of Eve's sordid past. Liz's scandalous testimony rocks Eve's trial. Rebecca is called to the stand. Theresa reaches into the fire to rescue the disks, but they are still destroyed. Fancy's date is irked by her constant attention to a certain bartender. Chris and Sheridan are frightened by loud "gunshots." Chris worries that he cannot be a good father to James, but Sheridan reassures him that he is considerably better than her father. Fancy is annoyed when it turns out that Noah and her blind date are old friends and the men reminisce about old times.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Eric knows that Brooke can convince Bridget that she and Nick are over, but Eric doesn't believe that Nick will be able to do the same. Dante tells Bridget that Brooke is the new woman in his life and their feelings for each other are real. Ridge is shocked to learn that Thomas and Gaby have slept together and that Thomas has moved out. Dante is unable to forget about his kiss with Brooke. Bridget shows Eric and Brooke her ultrasound of her baby. In celebration, Bridget invites Brooke and Dante to dinner with her and Nick. Thomas reminds Gaby that he loves her. Later, Ridge informs Thomas and Gaby that their marriage will be annulled. Sally refuses to let Thomas leave Spectra. Nick watches in shock as Dante kisses Brooke. Jackie tells Eric that Nick and Brooke are meant for each other. After studying the ultrasound of the baby, Nick agrees to give up any hope of a future with Brooke. Bridget invites Nick, Dante and Brooke back to the house for some more celebration around the pool. There, Dante and Brooke continue their charade. However, Nick can't watch it, prompting Bridget to wonder if it's hard for Nick to see Brooke with another man.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Sheila tries to convince Tom to be her 'eyes and ears' in town, and in exchange, she promises that she'll help him get rid of Michael. Tom is reluctant at first, but to seal the deal, Sheila kisses him passionately and they make love. Jill returns home to the Chancellor Estate to find out that Brittany and her baby are still planning on living there. A heated argument erupts and Brittany leaves to pick up her baby from the hospital. Lauren invites Scott to the big welcoming dinner she has planned for him. Scott explains he already has plans with "Brenda," so Lauren suggests he bring her along. Moved by Mac's memories of Cassie, Sharon reconsiders and agrees to sell the coffeehouse. Scott shows up at 'Brenda's' motel room and invites her to his welcoming dinner but she turns him down. After he leaves, she launches into a tirade against Lauren. Gina notices as her new waitress 'Jennifer,' steps dangerously close to Lauren with a knife. J.T. takes Nikki to the ranch. Victor offers him a job doing background checks for a new company that he is buying, and J.T. accepts. Later, Nikki begs J.T. not to tell Victor about her emotional episodes, fearing that he might cancel their upcoming trip and he reluctantly agrees.
GUIDING LIGHT
Michelle declares her love for Danny and the two are looked in an intense moment when Marina enters. Michelle, feeling guilty, tries to cover the awkward moment and suggests to Marina that she feels close to Danny only because of her hallucination. Michelle confides in her brother all the heartache she feels at the loss of her child. She tells Rick she needs to find some way to let go of the baby and asks him to deliver a present to Edmund and Cassie. Later, Rick comes to the house on behalf of Michelle and Edmund thinks he may be caught until he realizes Rick has simply brought a present from Michelle. Later, Rick returns to an eager Michelle and tells her they named the baby Hope. Edmund's plan is foiled but he runs into another problem when Marina approaches him and starts asking questions about the night of the accident. Danny takes Michelle back to the Bauer home, but her pain over the loss of her child and Danny is almost too much for her to bear. But, Danny and Robbie concoct a faux 4th of July barbeque for Michelle, to make up for the one she missed. Danny and Michelle sham a close moment and just as they are about to kiss, she feels a twinge and protective Danny rushes her to the hospital.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Terrified Gwen wakes up on a bench in the park to find her baby gone just as Carly and Nancy return. Dumbfounded, Gwen is forced to admit she fell asleep and woke to find the baby missing. Carly laces into her and calls the police. Just before Mango arrives, a food vendor returns with the baby in the carriage, saying he found him at the other end of the park. Carly then secretly meets up with the vendor and pays him off. Later, Will takes Gwen back to her room where she continues to insist that Carly set her up. The judge rules that Rory will stay with Jack and Carly for the foreseeable future and Gwen is crushed. Iris offers Gwen help in getting the baby back and though Gwen is doubtful, Iris begins to weigh down her daughter's defenses. Jennifer tells Paul and Will she's quit Street Jeans and is going to work with Barbara. Keith tells Lucinda the jig is up and they're going home immediately. Keith goes back to the plane and is shocked to discover Lake's backpack and an empty bottle of alcohol. Later, Lily and Holder arrive in Mexico and learn that now both Keith and Luke are missing. When Lily blames some of what's happened on her mother, Lucinda tries to shift the blame by revealing Keith's line of work.
