Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Oct. 15-21.) The Bold and the Beautiful: Ridge and Brooke accused each other of disloyalty. Things got worse when Brooke let slip to Ridge that the kiss Steffy witnessed was the second one between her and Bill. Katie struggled as she watched Bill help Will with his homework. Brooke pleaded with Ridge to not let Bill ruin their marriage. Wyatt told Bill he accepted a job at Forrester. Hope confronted Brooke about her kiss with Bill. Bill tutored Will on investing. Charlie made a surprise proposal of marriage to Pam. Thorne and Ridge bonded over their hatred of Bill. Pam showed off her engagement ring to Hope, Liam, Steffy and Thorne. Days of Our Lives: Eric, Nicole and Sami agreed to team up. The mystery patient called out a familiar name. Kristen was furious when Brady admitted he was playing her. Gabi advised Chad to have Abigail committed. Ciara had a romantic dream about Ben. Gabi took her plan to the next level. Jennifer warned Stefan to stay away from Abigail. Hope told Rafe her theory about the planted evidence. Gabi tried to convince Chad that Abigail had turned violent. Sami and Eric broke into Xander’s warehouse. Nicole prepared for her future with Eric. Belle was caught between Mimi and Chloe. Rex Brady returned to Salem. Sami accused Brady of conspiring with Kristen. General Hospital: Carly got a surprise. Sonny’s conversation with Jason was cut short. Drew thought things over. Elizabeth visited Sam. Lulu’s marriage was strained. Jason sought Monica’s help. Ava found a new drinking buddy. Kiki got an idea. Nina had a theory. Macie feigned surprise. Drew considered his options. Sonny put things in perspective. Maxie had encouraging words. Peter got a second chance. Kim leaned on Bobbie. Alexis started her day with Julian. Cameron couldn’t help herself. Elizabeth and Franco addressed their issues. Sonny updated Jason. Drew made his decision. Jordan had news for Curtis. The Young and the Restless: Nikki, Phyllis, Sharon and Victoria were split on whether to pay the blackmailer. Cane missed visiting hours with Lily at the prison and Nate was disgusted to learn why. Kyle and Billy nearly came to blows when Kyle admitted he was the one who drove Billy back to gambling. Summer wrecked Kyle’s double date with Lola, Mariah and Tessa to get comfort from him.