Soaps this week
(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Oct. 7-11.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Flo interrupted Brooke and Shauna’s fight over Ridge and managed to add more fuel to the fire. Shauna concocted a lie about Ridge when Brooke called Flo a criminal. Thomas celebrated with Vinny over his first success toward breaking up Ridge and Brooke. Katie received a dire prognosis from Dr. Davis. Katie revealed her deepest fear about dying while Brooke and Bill frantically searched for kidney donors. Flo, learning she’s a match, agreed to provide a kidney, but only if her gift is kept a secret. Brooke remained adamant in her position that Douglas belonged with Hope and Liam. As Katie’s transplant procedure began, Brooke, Bill, Hope, Liam, Ridge, Will, Donna and Justin stood vigil, unaware that Shauna was in the next room awaiting news about Flo.
Days of Our Lives: Eve ran into a thoroughly distraught Vivian, and Eli confronted Lani. Gabi was devastated to receive word of Stefan’s grim prognosis. Kayla came up with a solution that could save Julie’s life. Gabi ordered Rolf to save Stefan somehow, while Eli and Lani pondered asking Gabi to give them Stefan’s heart for Julie. Brady told Victor about Kristen’s pregnancy. Ciara found herself in close quarters with Jordan. Rolf lured Hope into a trap. Will and Sonny tried to change Gabi’s stance on the organ donor issue. Doug received disheartening news from Eli. Brady moved Kristen into the mansion, much to Victor’s displeasure. Gabi lashed out at Lani. Doug led the family in saying their goodbyes to Julie. Xander tried to concoct a strategy to keep Sarah in town.
General Hospital: Things had Lulu on edge, while Jax felt proud of Joss. Sonny came back home and Carly issued an apology. Spinelli made a discovery. Dustin felt protective, while Jax opened his home. Ava paid a visit to Ryan, while Curtis was comforted by Jordan. Spinelli buckled down to the task of helping Sam, and something made Peter cringe. Robert delivered some sad news, while Elizabeth turned utterly ruthless. Michael offered support to Sasha. Valentin bristled with indignation. Charlotte and Lulu had brunch together. Jason took Sam into his confidence. A development threw Nina for a loop. Josslyn was feeling optimistic and Brad turned to Julian for help. Neil decided he needed more information.
The Young and the Restless: Thanks to the matchmaking efforts of Mariah and Lola, Rey and Sharon took tentative steps toward a reconciliation with a dinner that left them optimistic about a second date. Although Elena urged Devon to let her lawyers han- dle the matter, he insisted on confronting Amanda. A reluctant Nate accompanied Abby to the Newman family dinner, where Victor’s children unloaded about how his plan to trap Adam had caused complications for them. Phyllis was curious when Cane asked about Adam’s whereabouts, and later she was surprised to discover Michael had Adam's cell phone. Summer sought advice from Jack when she felt uneasy about Phyllis living in Adam’s old place. Nick was upset when Chelsea refused to attend the New Hope event,.