Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of July 8-12.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Liam vowed to stop Hope from marrying Thomas. Charlie overhead Xander talking about murder. Xander asked Charlie for a big favor. Thomas pressed Hope into saying yes. Xander insisted to Zoe that Thomas is responsible for Emma's death. Liam and Steffy clashed over Hope and Thomas' engagement. Ridge had to remind Thomas that Caroline will always be Douglas’ mother. Hope justified marrying Thomas to Liam and Liam gave her a good reason not to. While with Steffy, Thomas received a frantic call from Zoe. Xander confronted Thomas about Emma. Thomas threatened Xander, Flo and Zoe. Xander issued a heartbreaking ultimatum to Zoe. Brooke told Hope how she feels about Thomas. Sally walked in on Flo and Wyatt kissing, then sent her on Forrester errands so she could be alone with him. Thomas played a terrible trick on Hope — at Douglas' expense — to get her to marry him right away.
Days of Our Lives: “Nicole” was surprised by what she found in the secret room. Hope grilled Xander about Ted's disappearance. Rex made a reluctant confession to Sarah. Brady told Chloe about Gabi’s plot to destroy Stefan. Marlena and Ciara let Eve have it for using Claire. Tripp reconnected with Haley. Claire said farewell to Salem. Kristen comforted Xander about his betrayal. Ted came clean to Kate. Hope and Eli started to put the pieces together. “Nicole” attacked Stefan. Hope blasted Eve for keeping quiet about Claire. Sarah caught Maggie in a weak moment. Xander had second thoughts about his plans for Ted and Kate. Julie caught Stefan and Gabi smooching in her office. Tripp got new roommates. Hope followed Xander as he headed to the secret room. Kristen revealed herself to Kate and Ted.
General Hospital: Kim looked forward to something to celebrate. Bobbie created a stir. Obrecht confided in Franco. Curtis checked in with Valentin. Stella wondered about her family. Jax was pleasantly surprised. Drew forgave. Ava was distraught. Nina grew concerned. Scott remained by Bobbie’s side. Sasha made a decision. Kim was very apologetic. Alexis helped Olivia. Shiloh wasn’t welcome. Sam went to Mac with renewed hope. The reading of Oscar’s will took an unexpected turn. Willow took the first step toward healing. Sam felt relief. Lucas brought Liz up to speed. Obrecht regretted her actions. Sam consoled a shaken Lucas. Laura urged Lulu to go get her husband. Maxie was intent on confronting Dante. Curtis gained a positive new perspective.
The Young and the Restless: Billy and Victoria celebrated her efforts to sabotage Adam and Phyllis. Paul questioned Phyllis about her recent disappearance. Phyllis warned Adam that Chelsea is a con artist with an agenda but he wasn’t listening. Nate tried to raise Elena’s spirits after she lost her first patient as an EMT. Devon asked Theo to be a mentor for Ana. Celeste’s constant critiques and observations began to wear on Lola and Kyle and Lola eventually snapped. Jack took notice of Victor’s confusion and struggle with his health.