Soaps this week
( This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Feb. 9-13.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Steffy told Liam there was only one way she would go along with his plan against Rick. Maya and Rick gave Aly false hope of greenlighting her proposed collection. Ivy had her fill of Rick and Maya’s treatment. Ridge helped Caroline move on from her marriage in a romantic and artistic way. Brooke let Donna in on her plan to steal back Ridge. Wyatt was forced to grovel to Rick for his old job. Brooke tried to lure Ridge back into her life. Liam let Caroline have it over Ridge. With Brooke back in town, Deacon reassured Quinn that she was the only woman for him. Ridge made a heartfelt confession to Brooke. Steffy voiced her disapproval of the way Rick was running Forrester. Ivy had mixed feelings over Liam’s plan to take over Forrester. Wyatt's Valentine's Day plans left him stupified. Brooke and Deacon talked about their lives over cocktails. Bill encouraged Liam to take Steffy up on her counter-offer to participate in their plan.
Days of our Lives: Hope discovered someone unexpected at Aiden’s vacation home. Adrienne had a stern warning for Paul, then realized how much she actually owed him. Melanie grilled Theresa about Dr. Mandrake. Paige’s announcement left Eve devastated. Hope uncovered shocking information about Aiden's late wife. Cole told Paige he knows whom JJ slept with, and Paige confronted her. Kate noticed how close Lucas and Adrienne had become. Victor got an unpleasant surprise. Paul assured Adrienne he would leave Salem permanently. Hope questioned whether she could trust Aiden. Jennifer and Abigail grilled JJ when they realized he didn’t spend the night at home. Serena’s plot to switch the elephant statues hit a snag. Brady and Melanie got romantic. Melanie did a search for Dr. Mandrake. Chad told Jordan he wanted her back.
General Hospital: Morgan comforted Kiki in the wake of disturbing news. At day’s end, they received a surprise visitor. The latest turn of events left Sonny stunned and Michael furious. Elizabeth confronted Jake about Sam. Helena and Fluke plotted to get out of their latest jam. Nina resolved to stay by Franco’s side. The tension between Ned and Olivia began to subside following a surprise encounter. Michael sought legal advice from Alexis. Julian and Alexis shared a tender moment. Nathan searched for Carlos and Johnny. Maxie agonized over whether to help a friend in need. Carly visited Sonny but remained distant and cool. Kiki realized how attached she had become to baby Avery. Maxie’s admission enraged Nathan. Kiki sought legal guidance from Alexis. Elizabeth and Ric came to loggerheads over his intentions for Jake. Nikolas pressed Helena to come clean. Sloan mysteriously had a hand in Helena’s latest ploy. An old friend from Bensonhurst paid Olivia a surprise visit on Valentine’s Day. Ned and Alexis had an intense Valentine’s Day dinner. Authorities grilled Nathan about a suspicious break-in. Someone’s admission left Maxie flabbergasted.
The Young and the Restless: Lily urged Cane to come clean. Dylan confided in Sharon. Billy was irked when Gabriel moved in across the hall. Ashley warned Victor to stop playing games. Avery made a surprising confession to Joe. Noah asked Nick to give Sharon a break. Nikki had an unexpected houseguest. Paul worried that Christine was working too hard. Phyllis wondered whom she could trust. Jack confronted Kelly. Chelsea and Billy invited “Gabriel” and Sage over for dinner.