Soaps this week
GEORGE DICKIE ZAP2IT
( This column represents on-air summaries for the week of July 2-6.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Liam became concerned after finding a threatening message for Hope. Emma and Maya expressed unhappiness at the way Hope treated them. Bill gave Steffy the gift she always wanted. Ridge, Thorne and Liam discussed who might have threatened Hope. Steffy told Ridge she was ready to marry Liam. Sally vented her frustrations over Hope to Wyatt. Hope shared exciting news with a stunned Liam. Eric and Quinn visited Steffy and Kelly. Ridge became upset when Brooke questioned whether Liam and Steffy would get married.
Days of Our Lives: Leo offered Sonny a chance to make the lawsuit disappear. Will and Leo went at it. Gabi was intrigued when she saw Kate and Stefan together. Leo’s dream to become Sonny’s spouse was dealt a blow. Abigail had a run-in with Stefan. Kayla told Marlena about her deal with Stefan. Maggie caught Will in the act. Eve brought a surprise witness to Tate’s custody hearing, where Brady was haunted by his past. JJ visited Lani as she mourned the loss of her baby. Hope received unsettling news about Ben. Eve was forced into a corner during Tate’s custody hearing. Ciara tried to reason with Ben, who was paranoid and hallucinating. Tripp pulled back from his kiss with Claire.
General Hospital: Michael surprised Nelle. Sonny received good news. Chase came clean. Peter cautioned Obrecht. Maxie was conflicted. Nelle turned on the charm. Sonny reassured Carly. Franco’s fears were assuaged. Julian opened up to Kim. Josslyn sought to make amends. Julian looked to expand. Sonny heard from an old friend. Franco had a heartto-heart with Scott. Sam made a clean break. Kim had a talk with Oscar. Jason assured Sonny. Nelle’s appointment was delayed. Michael offered a solution. Kiki was relieved. Maxie got a surprise visit. Peter got a glimmer of hope.
The Young and the Restless: Victor and Nick’s custody battle for Christian raged on, with both sides meeting with the social worker who would decide the case. Cane’s Fourth of July spirit was dampened by Jack’s plans to unearth Phillip. A power interruption trapped Billy and Phyllis in an elevator but they made the most of it. Hilary scrambled to fill air time on her holiday show when her guest canceled. Jack asked Kyle to prepare Dina to testify as Jack’s quest to prove that Phillip Chancellor is his father continued.