Soaps this week
( This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Dec. 4-8.)
The Bold and the Beautiful:
Ridge became angry when Brooke informed him of Thorne’s current residence. Steffy and Bill agreed to not tell Liam about their tryst. Thorne tried to get details about Ridge’s affair from Eric. Quinn and Ivy discussed Thorne’s return and his differences with Ridge. Eric, Quinn and Brooke intervened in a heated argument between Ridge and Thorne. Brooke stood up to Ridge for his mistreatment of others and left with Thorne. Steffy’s guilt surfaced when Liam asked what caused her to forgive him. Ridge informed Brooke he intends to win her back. Eric pleaded with Thorne to drop his vendetta against Ridge. Quinn told Liam about the bracelet Steffy left behind at the Forrester guest house. Push came to shove for Thorne and Ridge.
Days of Our Lives:
Sami and Rafe made love. Ciara told Claire she's going to make her pay. Kate urged Lucas to go to rehab. Rafe was forced to hide when Hope showed up at Sami’s hotel room. Paul told John he fears he’s going to lose Sonny. Eve turned the tables on Brady. Sami let Belle have it. Hope opened her heart to a guilt-ridden Rafe. Sonny made a choice between Paul and Will. Will kissed Paul as Sonny arrived outside Paul’s room. Eric comforted Sami. Steve confronted Tripp about Kate. Ciara visited Theo at the hospital. Sami urged Lucas to sober up for the sake of his son. Eric appealed to Will to give his mother a chance. Brady asked Paul to find dirt on Eve. Maggie fought back when Eve tried to throw her weight around in the Kiriakis household.
General Hospital:
Sam fought for her future. Jason was drawn to the familiarity of the docks. Franco grappled with his conscience. Liz defended her intentions. Nelle tried to play nice. Maxie surprised Amy. Sam made her intentions known. Lulu came up with a plan. Olivia crossed Monica. Ned had a solution. Sam pleaded with Alexis for help. Carly had a run-in with Nelle. Olivia was sidelined. Ned stood his ground. Lulu learned the truth. Sam sought help from an unlikely party. Sonny got a lead on an enemy's whereabouts. Josslyn received an important package. Franco surprised Liz. Lulu told Michael the truth. Sonny had questions. Sam’s reunion was bittersweet.
The Young and the Restless:
Victor forced Victoria to apologize to Abby, who quit after Victoria tried to set her up at the press conference. Abby used the opportunity negotiate a rich deal to return to Newman. Nick gave his blessing to Sharon’s relationship with Scott. Chelsea stood her ground when Victor pressured her to attend his tree-lighting ceremony at the ranch. Discouraged about a future with Ashley, Ravi accepted Victoria’s offer of a position at Newman. Jack and Nikki shared an emotional moment but he insisted he had to focus on Dina’s care.