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SPEAKING OF SOAPS BY MARY ANN COOPER


SPEAKING OF SOAPS BY MARY ANN COOPER
SPEAKING OF SOAPS BY MARY ANN COOPER



Recaps -- 1/23 -- 1/27

ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Assuming the worst will happen once the jury comes back in, Todd wants to spend some alone time with Starr and Jack. Spencer talks Blair into cutting Todd some slack and bringing the kids to see their father. Thanks to Duke, Layla becomes gainfully employed at Buchanan Enterprises. As Todd waits for the verdict to come in, the only thing he wishes for is for Blair to believe he is innocent. Evangeline offers Todd her support, saying she knows he didn't kill Margaret and that she will help him any way she can. Viki assures him that no matter what happens, she'll stand by him. The verdict devastates Starr, who runs away from home. Blair has a nasty encounter with Todd and leaves in a huff when she realizes Starr isn't there. Spencer plays hero to Blair when he locates Starr and returns her to her mother. Dr. Crosby sees John's temper get the best of him when he lashes out at a junkie who is annoying Natalie. The junkie threatens Michael, which makes John even angrier. Cristian surprises Natalie by pulling her into a kiss.

THIS WEEK: Starr and Blair have an explosive argument about Todd. Viki isn't thrilled with Jessica's choice of company.

ALL MY CHILDREN

While Ethan and Simone distract Zach, Ryan photo copies blueprints he found in Zach's office. Kendall is rattled to learn that Greg had once performed an abortion for Erica. While Kendall is busy trying to figure out who is defaming her mother, Josh is all grins when he sees the unflattering story about Erica. Janet admits to Amanda that she did go on a ghastly crime spree and she's darn proud of it. Horrified by Janet's actions, Amanda locks her in the warehouse. Believing Jonathan responsible for the trouble in town, Tad, JR and Jamie have him arrested. Julia tells David why starting a relationship with him is not in her plans. Later, she offers to adopt Ryan's unborn child and give it a home. At the same time, Josh pockets some of Janet's prescriptions. A trusting Kendall signs the document that gives Ryan rights to the baby she's carrying. Although madly in love with Zach, Kendall is a little cautious and asks him if he's keeping anything from her. Meanwhile, Ryan is busy gathering as much dirt as possible on Zach. Amanda becomes an unknowing aide in Josh's quest to destroy Erica. Babe starts to get pangs of guilt because of her scheme against JR. She accidentally lets out a little too much info in front of Janet when she implies that Jamie's affections lie somewhere other than with Amanda.

THIS WEEK: Erica's behavior begins to worry Zach and Kendall. Babe has her pen to JR's prenuptial agreement but stops when something looks off.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Durant has Sam picked up and brought to the PCPD for questioning in Manny's shooting. Sam promises Jason that she didn't shoot Manny but is worried that she's created a mess that will be hard for them to dig out of. Back at GH, Patrick once again saves Manny's life in the operating room. Jason's cold shoulder about Emily's budding relationship with Sonny hurts her. Sonny senses the tension also and is concerned that his interest in Emily will end up hurting both is personal and professional relationships with Jason. Emily admits to Liz that she hasn't thrown in the towel with Sonny just yet. Carly reluctantly gives Nikolas the phone number where Courtney is and, with Lucky's help, manages to track its address. Nikolas starts to believe that Jax is in South Carolina with Courtney. Meanwhile, Lulu convinces Tracy to drop the charges against Luke in exchange for info about his whereabouts. Sonny is looking for something that will prove Manny and Lorenzo are in cahoots. Sam gets a cold, hard dose of reality, courtesy of Alexis. Manny approaches Sam with nefarious intentions. Skye and Lorenzo share a romantic night on the town. Robin begins to warm up to the charming Dr. Drake. Noah makes a genuine effort to connect with Patrick.

THIS WEEK: Patrick again turns on the deep freeze and lashes out at his father. Dillon and Georgie turn to Robin for her help.

GUIDING LIGHT

Frank calls Mallet, interrupting his hot date with Dinah, to ask him to go to Gus's crash site. Harley sneaks away to call Mallet, but gets Dinah who, assuming Harley knows all, babbles her condolences. Harley turns the jet around and goes to meet Mallet at the crash site. There, police show her Gus's bloody jacket that they pulled from the river - complete with Gus's wedding ring in the pocket. Cassie and Tammy fly to San Cristobel, where Tammy recalls a day when Richard just didn't seem like... himself. Josh and Cassie meet with a CIA friend of Josh's who tries to get Jeffrey's file for them, but learns it's been sealed. Jeffrey remembers the sin he committed while working in San Cristobel - he slept with Cassie while she thought he was Richard. Tammy urges Jonathan to stay cool around Sandy and Jonathan agrees. He then promptly makes up an excuse to leave Tammy and force another meeting with Sandy, who confirms that he plans to stick around Springfield for a while. In fact, he's arranged for Tammy to be readmitted to Springfield U, where Sandy will also be working for Clayton. Oh, and he bought her dream house also. Just - you know - for in case....

THIS WEEK: Reva warns Josh against getting involved with Olivia. Alan-Michael's plans to replace Harley as CEO are put on pause for a date with Marina.

AS THE WORLD TURNS

While a critically injured Paul waits in the cabin, wondering if Meg was able to find the gun and help him convince the world he committed suicide, he becomes impatient and takes off to find her. At the same time, Meg is caught by the police with the gun in hand but her quick thinking enables her to keep the gun hidden. Paul comes upon this scene and just when it seems the cops might discover him, word comes in that a car was discovered up the stream and the cops take off. Paul's condition worsens as he and Meg listen to the radio for news on his suicide. Hearing nothing, Paul thinks that he's about to be found out and urges Meg to flee so she can avoid legal trouble. Meg, feeling the tug of compassion, refuses and goes into town to procure medication. Nick invites Mike and Katie plus a bunch of his cop buddies to Yo's to celebrate their engagement. When Jack and Carly arrive and see all the cops there, Carly wants to leave. Jack insists they stay and decides to take the opportunity to patch things up with Hal. But instead, Hal tells him he wants Nick to work with him on the gambling case. Jack resists, while Nick is immediately amenable, and Jack is forced to suck it up and agree. Holden worries about Kevin's role in Luke's life but, after talking to Jack, hits on a solution to spend more time with his son and help him through this seemingly rough patch in his life.

THIS WEEK: Maddie covers for Casey by lying in his bed when he is late for his curfew. Holden tries to get Luke to open up about why this is happening but Luke won't.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Ridge professes his love for Brooke, however Brooke tells him it's too late and that she's moved on. Ridge admits that he never stopped loving Brooke and kisses her. Stephanie declares to Eric that she is ending her feud with Brooke. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Eric prepare for a Forrester family gathering at their house. Stephanie tells Eric she is serious about giving up her war with Brooke. Eric secretly proposes to Jackie, who says yes, but tells her that they need to wait to announce their engagement. Ridge explains to Nick that he plans to win Brooke back and that he gets what he wants. Ridge also wants Nick to treat Bridget with the respect that she deserves, for her sake as well as Brooke's and Brooke agrees. Meanwhile, Massimo tells Stephanie that he has always believed there is a chance for them at love. The family gathering is all set, but Eric considers calling it off because Felicia's health is in a serious condition. Jackie is very happy about her engagement with Eric and he thanks Jackie for being understanding about postponing their announcement. Eric tells Jackie that he will need her support when his daughter dies. Dr. Namura examines Felicia and says that her pain and condition is worsening. Nick learns from Jackie that Eric has proposed to her. Later he sees the condition Felicia is in and becomes sympathetic to Felicia's situation.

THIS WEEK: Ridge finally opens up. Nick and Jackie discuss Eric's engagement to Jackie.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

In the Newman stables, Phyllis and Nick finish making love and she apologizes for making Nick's life complicated. Nick tells Phyllis that being with her makes him feel like his old self, from before Cassie died. At the loft, J.T. reveals to Mac that Colleen knows that they are living together as a couple. Meanwhile at the coffeehouse, Kevin tries to apologize for everything he did to Colleen and convince her that he's changed. He cites that he and Mac own the coffeehouse and that he lives with J.T. Colleen is stunned but isn't convinced. Later, Kevin tells Gloria that Colleen is still holding a grudge against him and that he's worried she may influence John's opinion of him. On the patio, Michael tells Paul that the police didn't find gunpowder on Ashley's gloves, but Ashley's confession to the D.A. isn't helping his case. Neil is stunned when Yolanda disrobes and comes on to him. Shocked, Neil demands Yolanda cover up, but Yolanda insists that she and Neil and Devon could become a family. Neil insists he is committed to Drucilla and would never dream of leaving her for Yolanda. Devon walks in and demands to know what's going on. Devon is appalled with what has transpired, and, ashamed, Yolanda runs to her room. John has more flashbacks of seeing Tom in the alley. Gloria pulls Kevin aside and chastises him for putting this burden on John. John has another memory of Ashley calling after him when Tom was shot.

THIS WEEK: Lauren helps Kevin deal with his feelings for his deceased father. Gloria begs Jack to keep their secret from John.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Roman tells Billie that he knows the truth about Zack's accident. Billie doesn't care; he must keep quiet, just like Bo has promised to do. Patrick, however, realizes Billie's story doesn't add up and starts an investigation of his own. His first interrogation? A VERY nervous Chelsea. Will she admit the truth? Bo tries his best to comfort a grief-stricken Hope. Carrie is devastated to learn that it was Austin who took over and destroyed her company. He tries to defend himself, but she isn't having any of it. He tries to reverse the takeover, but it's too late. Will Carrie ever be able to forgive him? Jennifer admits her own feelings to Frankie and asks him to stay in Salem. Patrick decides to do some investigating on his own. Hope has a breakdown. Carrie blames Austin for the destruction of her company. Kate doesn't buy Billie's story. Bo pleads with Billie to come clean. Hope is surrounded by her family. Austin tries to reverse his takeover. Carrie goes to see Austin. Bo refuses to keep lying to Hope. Hope encourages Jennifer to lean on Frankie. Marlena wants to renew her wedding vows. Chelsea expresses her condolences to Hope. Patrick thinks he will be able to clear Billie. Lucas, Sami, Carrie and Austin learn of Zack's death.

THIS WEEK: Patrick tells Hope he thinks he can prove Billie's innocence. Lois insists Kate is still in love with John.

PASSIONS

Fancy goes to the hospital to visit unconscious Alistair. Noah is astonished to see his ex-girlfriend, Maya. When he recovers his shock, he wonders what she is doing in Harmony. The two take a stroll down memory lane. Theresa is appalled when Gwen triumphantly announces she is leaving Harmony with Ethan and Jane. Getting more and more desperate, Kay tries to avoid Fox's proposal. Noah realizes that Maya has been the one spying on him and Fancy. Fancy worries when she is unable to locate Noah. Eve, Julian, and Sheridan fail in their attempts to bring Theresa back to reality. After declaring that she will stop Ethan from leaving Harmony, Theresa catches a glimpse of Ethan and Gwen locked in a naked embrace. Perhaps actions DO speak louder than words... Fancy overhears Noah talking to someone in the alley, but Maya runs away before Fancy can see her. Simone visits Paloma at the Book Café, filling her friend in about the recent events at the Crane Mansion. Sam arrives, looking for Jessica. Katherine tells Sheridan she wants to reunite with Martin. Meanwhile, Pilar excitedly plans her vow renewal ceremony with Martin. She voices concern that something could come between them before the big day, but Martin promises she has nothing to worry about. At the hospital, Chris contemplates killing Alistair. Rachel arrives and convinces him not to throw his future with Sheridan away by killing the old goat.

THIS WEEK: Tabitha sees Kay wearing the engagement. Sheridan and Chris make plans to head to Hawaii to find Marty.


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