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Anna, Holly, and Robert figure out that Victor is going to engage in biological warfare. Anna tells Robert to call the WSB because Drew, Laura, and Valentin are going to need help to stop Victor.

Victor and his hostages get to the bunker, and Victor tells Liesl that if she works quickly, he will send her back to Port Charles so she can give Willow her bone marrow transplant. Victor also promises Pixel he will send Liesl home with enough antidote to save her family.

Michael and Willow’s wedding begins as Willow gets dressed for the wedding as Bobbie, Carly and Jocelyn give Willow her something old, new, borrowed, and blue. Willow is brought to tears as she is officially welcomed into the family. Willow tells the ladies that she finally has the family of which she always dreamed.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Kayla, Stephanie and Chad thanked Harris for saving them from Thomas Banks. Harris told them Bo was alive. He told them he knew about Bo but kept quiet. Stephanie yelled at him for keeping quiet. He said he knew he was wrong which was why he told Hope. He said he would take Thomas and the prisms back to the ISA while they go look for Steve. Harris apologized again for not saying anything about Bo. Hope cried over Bo’s body on the cliff. He still had a pulse, but he was losing blood. Steve called an ambulance from Shawn’s phone. Shawn went over to Bo and Hope. Shawn said Bo had a gun pointed at her. He said he didn’t know what to do. She said she got through to Bo. She said he wasn’t going to hurt her. Shawn said he shot his father. Hope put her face to Bo’s. When they got to the hospital, Hope yelled when Bo flatlined. She was upset when Bo flatlined. The doctor told her there was nothing they could do. The doctor said Bo was dead. She yelled at Bo to wake up.

Steve comforted Shawn at the hospital while they were waiting to find out about Bo. Shawn said he didn’t know if he was okay. He said he was trying to process his father being alive, but thanks to him he might be dead again. He said he just found out through Harris that his father killed Kate. He said there was no way he was going to let that happen to his mother. Steve said he understood. The situation looked the same way to him. Shawn said they were wrong. He said Bo called his mother Fancy Face so he shot him for nothing. When Kayla, Stephanie and Chad went to the wine cellar, Steve wasn’t there. Chad saw the hole in the wall. He thought that was how Steve escaped. Stephanie called Shawn. She was happy when Steve answered the phone. They left the cellar to go to the hospital. When they got to the hospital, Steve and Shawn told them what happened with Bo. Chad left to get clothes for Stephanie. He ran into Harris while he was there. He told him what happened. Hope passed out. She had a dream that things happened differently. She had a dream that she and Bo had a happy reunion at Victor’s childhood home. When she woke up, a nurse told her Bo’s heart started again. The nurse said Bo was in surgery. Hope went to the waiting room and saw Kayla and Steve. The doctor showed up and told them Bo made it through surgery but there was a complication. The doctor said Bo was in a coma.

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Days Short Recap Monday, April 24, 2023

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Hope was emotional when she saw Bo come through the door. She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw him. She kissed and hugged him, but he didn’t respond to her. She couldn’t believe that Harris didn’t tell her that he was alive. Bo told her that he was the one who told him not to say anything. Shawn arrived at Harris’ place looking for Hope. Harris told him where she was. Shawn was shocked when he found out that Bo was alive. Kayla and Stephanie had a reunion at the lab. Bo told Hope that he was done with his old life in Salem. She couldn’t believe that. He said he wasn’t going back to Salem or her. She didn’t want to accept that because she knew they were the loves of each others’ lives. He told her that Steve was in the wine cellar. She wanted to check on him, but he told her not to do it. He put his gun on her and demanded that she go with him. Kayla told her about what happened to her and Steve. Stephanie and Chad were in shock by what they heard. Kayla told her that Bo kidnapped them. Stephanie couldn’t believe that Bo wasn’t the person she remembered. Kayla let her know that it was true. They were about to leave to get Steve when Thomas Banks arrived. Thomas showed up with a gun and pointed it at Chad.

Harris admitted that he lied to Hope about Bo. He told Shawn about his conversation with his father. Shawn was upset that he sent Hope to see Bo when he knew that he was dangerous. Harris received a text from Stephanie and he told him to find Bo and Hope while he went to help Stephanie and Chad. Chad wondered how Thomas got out of jail. Thomas told him that he bribed a cop to get out. He said he was there for the prisms. He also wanted to get revenge on Chad for shooting him. Stephanie tried to stop Thomas from shooting Chad, but he wanted to do it anyway. Harris walked in the room before he shot Chad. He put Thomas in a chokehold until he passed out. Bo wanted Hope to leave the house with him. Steve tried to get out of the cellar. He found a spoon and noticed the wall was weak. He dug a hole into wall and saw the other side. He put his hand through the wall and let himself out of the cellar. John, Marlena and Roman were shocked when Andrew told them about Bo being alive. He told them about the things Bo has done. Roman couldn’t believe that his brother would kill his wife. Andrew told them that Megan was telling the truth. Roman wanted to Statesville to confront her. He wanted to get more answers, but everyone talked him out of it. Steve went upstairs and called out to Bo and Kayla. He noticed Hope’s gun and left the house. Bo took Hope to a mountain top. He told her that he couldn’t have his new life with her in the world. He wanted to take care of the problem. Hope didn’t understand what he meant. He was tired of everyone forcing him to remember his old life. He pointed the gun at her, but she tried to get him to remember their lives together. She talked to him about their love and he started flashing back to them being together. She told him their love would last forever no matter what he did. He kept having memories of them being together. She closed her eyes and prepared for him to kill her. He suddenly lowered the gun. He called her “Fancy Face” and she was overjoyed. A shot happened suddenly and Bo collapsed. Hope screamed and turned around. She saw Shawn pointing his gun at Bo. Steve approached just as Shawn shot Bo. They watched Hope rush to Bo’s side to revive him.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Victoria asks Nate to go with her to Los Angeles to buy some new streaming platforms for Newman Media. Nate turns down Victoria’s invitation at first, but she tells him that the trip is strictly business.

Adam tells Victor that he will think about being the CEO of McCall Unlimited.

Diane thinks Jeremy and Phyllis were working together to frame her for murder. Diane asks Michael to arrange for Jeremy to visit her in jail. Chance tells Jack that a fisherman found Jeremy’s body floating in Pheasant Lake. Jack goes home to tell Kyle and Summer and then Kyle calls Michael to tell him the news.

Daniel and Summer talk in the park and he tries to get her to let out her grief, but she wants to keep her grief down inside and not let her feelings out.

Summer is alone at the park when she is stunned to see Phyllis.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Diane tells Alexis that Holly returned home and interrupted a second kiss between her and Robert. Diane is also upset with Holly and Robert for using her as a witness when they wanted to make Victor think that Holly stole the ice princess necklace from him. Diane is also upset with Holly and Robert for using her as a witness when they wanted to make Victor think that Holly stole the ice princess necklace from him. Diane thinks Holly came back at a good time before she and Robert got more serious.

Holly goes to the hospital to see Anna and tell her that, when Ethan was held captive by Victor, the guards told him Victor wants to revive an old formula that the Cassidine developed in the 1980’s.

Brook Lynn thanks her grandmother Tracey for pulling some strings, so Chase could get back his job at the police department.

Willow asks Carly to walk her down the aisle since Drew can’t do it.

Sonny asks Nina to let go of her hatred of Drew and Carly because it isn’t important anymore. Nina tells Sonny she will let go of her hatred of Drew and Carly but later she calls Martin to tell him to contact the SEC and tell them to investigate Carly and Drew.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Tucker finalizes the deal to sell McCall Unlimited to Victor and later gives Ashley a check to pay his debt to her. Ashley asks Tucker to move in with her to see if their relationship can work. Tucker wants Ashley to prove to him that she has feelings for him. Ashley kisses Tucker to prove she has feelings for him and doesn’t want him to leave town.

Victor wants Nick to be Adam’s COO but Nick turns down the offer because they would only argue all the time. Adam and Sally talk about their fears about raising their soon-to-be-born baby girl but they agree to support each other through their doubts about parenting.

Chance gets a call and is told that Jeremy Stark has been found dead.
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Days Short Recap Friday, April 21, 2023

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Roman went to John and Marlena’s place. When John was about to tell Roman about Marlena, she came out. Roman was shocked to see her. He asked her about Kate. Harris thought about the deal he made with Bo not to tell anyone that he is alive. Hope went to see him. She wondered why Megan would lie about Thomas taking Kayla. Harris said he had something to tell her. Steve told Kayla that once Bo brought her the equipment for the serum, they would have chemicals. He said they could disarm Bo and be free. Bo came in the wine cellar and told Kayla they were leaving. He said he found a Titan research lab with everything she needed for the serum. Steve said Kayla was leaving over his dead body. Bo said that could be arranged. At Statesville, a guard brought Megan to see Andrew. He told her the deal was off since she lied about who took Kayla. She stood by her story. He said Thomas was in a sex club when Kate was killed and Kayla disappeared. He said there were witnesses that could testify seeing him there. He threatened her unless she told him who took Kayla. Chad and Stephanie talked about who kidnapped her parents. Chad said the kidnapper hasn’t asked for a ransom and let Kayla use the phone. He said the person wasn’t a real criminal. He said the person probably wasn’t taking orders from Megan because she was in prison. He said their best clue was Kayla saying Victor’s name. He said she was probably at one of his properties. Bo told Steve separating them gives Kayla an incentive to so what he wanted. He said they could go back to their lives once he got the serum. Steve asked what would happen if someone came looking for them. Bo said that wouldn’t happen. He said someone came by but they wouldn’t be back. Steve and Kayla wanted to know who it was. Bo said it didn’t matter. He took Kayla out of the wine cellar. Steve banged on the door.

Harris told Hope how much he cared about her. He apologized for the role he played in what her family was going through. She said she knew he was doing all he could to help. She said she hoped the sketch artist would give them a lead. Chad and Stephanie called to let Hope know they were searching the properties on the list. Harris started to feel guilty. Marlena told Roman that Kate was alive, but she was killed on the island. He wondered whose ashes he had. She told him Steve went looking for Kayla. He wanted to choke Megan. John told them Hope and Harris were looking for Kayla. Roman wondered if Harris could be trusted. Kayla started to get through to Bo, but it didn’t last. He told her once he had the serum, he would sell it to the highest bidder. He said everyone would know their names. She said she didn’t want this. Bo said that was the Brady way – humble and quiet. He said he was never those things. He left the lab and locked her in. Hope told Harris they should go to the police. He said there was no need to do that. He said he lied when he told her he didn’t find anything at Victor’s. She said she should go there and find out on her own. They kissed before she left. Megan called Harris. She said if he wanted a chance with Hope, he had to take her far away. He said it was too late for both of them. Chad found a locked door. Kayla grabbed a tray as the door handle moved. Stephanie picked the lock. Kayla raised the tray over her head when Chad and Stephanie came in the room. Kayla put the tray down and hugged Stephanie. Andrew went to John and Marlena’s place. He told them Megan changed her story. He said the person who took Kayla was Bo. Hope had her gun when she looked around Victor’s childhood home. Someone came in behind her. She turned around and pointed her gun. She was shocked when she saw Bo.

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GH Short Recap Friday, April 21, 2023

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Sonny has Dex deliver some plans to Christina. Christina is touched when she opens the plans and Sonny has picked several possible locations for the Corinthos Davis house, a shelter for homeless teens. Dex starts to have second thoughts about going through with Michael’s plan to bring down Sonny.

Cody tells Sasha that he thinks Gladys framed him for stealing the necklace Gladys wore to the Nurses Ball. Sasha wonders why Gladys would do that to him. Cody can’t tell Sasha about Selina Wu’s illegal Poker games. Sasha tells Cody she can’t trust him, but she does trust Gladys. Drew, and Curtis to find a map inside a Greek mythology book he gave to Oscar. Curtis and Drew show the map to Laura, who thinks she knows which one of the locations circled on the map that Victor may be taking the Haunted Star.

Dr. Navarro tells Molly she may have endometriosis and the doctor does some tests on Molly.

Trina tells Spencer that she wants him to be her first, and she wants to make love right now. Spencer and Trina stop making love when Spencer looks out the window and notices the ship has stopped because they have reached land.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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Brady talked to Kristen. She told him that she didn’t think Thomas was the one who kidnapped Kayla. Brady wanted to know who she thought did it. She thought about her conversation with Megan. She told him that he would find out when he brought Rachel to see her. He wasn’t sure he could trust her. She said the news was explosive and would change lives. Chad and Stephanie found Thomas Banks at a warehouse in Greece. Thomas aimed a gun at Chad and Stephanie. She accused him of kidnapping her mother. Thomas denied taking her. Thomas said he followed them because he wanted Victor’s list of properties. Stephanie pulled out a list and Chad tried to distract him by talking about Susan. Chad pulled out a handkerchief as he started crying. Chad threw it on Thomas’ face and they fought over the gun. The gun went off. Hope learned that the police officer gave the prisms to an imposter. She showed him a picture of Thomas Banks. The cop said he didn’t recognize him. She wanted him to describe the man. He described him, but it didn’t help her. She wanted to look at the security footage. He told her it was erased. The guy said Steve mumbled something about Shane, but he couldn’t remember what it was. She offered her number in case he remembered something.

Bo opened the door to Harris. He realized he was Hope’s late husband. Bo recognized him too. Harris realized that Megan used the prisms to save Bo. He thought he was the one who kidnapped Kayla. Bo denied kidnapping her. Harris wanted to look around. Bo pulled a gun on him and told him to go home. He said he was going to tell Hope that he was still alive. Bo warned him that he would lose Hope if he did that. He wanted to know if he was ready for that. Megan and Kirsten talked at the prison. Megan was upset that Kristen called Brady to tell him about Bo. Kristen admitted that she did it. She would do anything to be able to see Rachel. Megan told her that she never confirmed that Bo was alive. Megan wanted to work with Kristen. Megan warned her that no one would believe a dead man kidnapped anyone. Chad got control of the gun. Thomas held on to his bleeding ear. Chad wanted to take Thomas to the police station. Harris was confused by what Bo was telling him. He was surprised he wanted him to be with Hope. Bo said that he was starting a new life without Hope. He was tired of people trying to drag him back to his old life. He told him that Hope moved on with her life. He didn’t want to break her heart. He wanted Harris to stay quiet about seeing him. Brady went to see Kristen. She told him that she was wrong about the information. She said Megan was telling the truth about Thomas Banks. She said he did kidnap Kayla. Megan smirked as she listened to their conversation. Hope went back to Harris’ hotel room. She told him what she learned at the station. She wondered if he had any luck. He thought about the deal he made with Bo. He told Hope that he didn’t find anything at Victor’s childhood home. He said the place was deserted.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, April 20, 2023

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Nicole told Anna about the drugged biscuits and how she made love to Eric. Anna asked if there was a chance that she and Eric will get back together. Nicole said it was a one-time thing. EJ went in the living room and took Tony’s drink. He told Tony that Nicole was keeping a secret from him. Tony said she could be planning a surprise for him. EJ said he wanted to confront her. Tony told him to relax. He said keeping some things secret was good for a relationship. He said all he wanted to know from Anna is that she is happy. He said what mattered was he and Nicole wanted to be together and enjoyed each other’s company. He said the rest could be thrown away. Anna asked Nicole about her feelings for EJ. Nicole said after all the scheming he was doing she felt more like a co-conspirator than a lover. She said he was trying to fix things, but she didn’t want Eric to ruin it. She asked if Anna would keep what she said between them. Anna said she would. She said Nicole was right for EJ. Nicole asked if she should tell EJ the truth. Anna told her not to do it. She said what their men didn’t know wouldn’t hurt them. EJ came in to get Nicole so they could have dinner. Eric and Sloan went to the pub. He said he was hoping they could pick up where they left off. She said hot sex with no strings. She said it didn’t work for her anymore. She said he hurt her when he was with Nicole. She said he was the only one who trusted and believed her. She said she didn’t want to be his booty call anymore. She said she wanted to be his girlfriend. Before he could say anything, Paulina showed up. Sloan reminded her about the restraining order. Paulina said her husband stopped the restraining order. Paulina accused her of drugging the biscuits. Eric tried to fix the situation. Paulina warned him Sloan was going to take him down with her. Eric defended Sloan. Paulina walked away from them.

Gabi went to the hospital to check on Stefan. She said it took long for him to check on Melinda. He thought she was jealous. She tried to deny it, but she ended up admitting to it. She said she knew how Melinda felt about him. He said his heart belonged to her. She told him Li let her out of the agreement. She said she was free to be with him. They kissed him. She told him she wanted more. She said EJ stole the company from them. She said they were going to team up and get it back. He said he was all in, but he wanted to be alone with her. She said she would love that, but they didn’t have a place to live. He told her she could live with him. Sloan asked Eric if Paulina changed his mind about her. He said listening to her made him realize what they were doing needed to end. He said he wanted more too. He said he would love for her to be his girlfriend. Nicole told EJ that she was proud of the effort he was making to make her a priority. Nicole, EJ, Tony and Anna wanted to make a toast when Stefan and Gabi walked in the living room. EJ wanted to know what they were doing there. Stefan said he and Gabi were staying at the mansion.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Rafe told Abe about the drugged biscuits. Rafe told him he kissed Jada while he hallucinated. Abe understood what he was telling him. He said he had to document it. Rafe said it was handled discreetly, but Sloan saw what happened. Abe said she was most likely the one who drugged the biscuits. Jada and an investigative team got the evidence from the kitchen. Chanel said Sloan was the one who drugged the biscuits. Jada asked Talia about her recipe. Talia was shocked when Jada told her the victims went to the hospital. Eric thought about his encounter with Nicole. Sloan showed up to get her scarf. She was nasty to him. He asked her why she thought he and Nicole were drugged. Nicole thought about her encounter with Eric. EJ showed up. He told her about the drugged biscuits and what it did to people in Salem. He said his hallucinations made him photocopy a picture of his behind. He said he tried to send the picture out to everyone at the company, but he forgot the password. He asked if she did anything while she was under the influence. She said she did. Stefan brought Melinda flowers. He asked her if anything was hurting. She said her pride was hurting. He said they were both out of their minds. They joked about her attacking him. He said he wouldn’t press charges against her. She asked if he thought EJ did it. He said he thought EJ was innocent. Gabi went home to Li. She said the hospital took some blood, but the test results weren’t back yet. She told him she was feeling better. He said she was in good hands with Stefan there. She brought up how she asked him to make love to her when she thought he was Stefan. She asked why he didn’t do anything.

Li told Gabi he was tempted, but he loved her too much to take advantage of her. He said he didn’t just want her in bed. He wants her heart. He said the way she looked at him when she thought he was Stefan showed him that would never happen. He said he was giving up on chasing after her. He said she was free of their agreement and their marriage. He said he regretted hurting her, but he loved her. She said she hurt him too. She gave him back the ring. Nicole lied to EJ about what she did while she was hallucinating. When Stefan’s name was mentioned, she thought EJ and Stefan were at war with each other. EJ said he was going to win the war. He said she had his attention. When he tried to kiss her, she pulled away from him. She said she was still feeling the effects of the drugs. She went to take a shower. Talia asked Jada how Rafe was doing. Jada was defensive. Chanel asked what he did while he was influenced. Jada thought about Rafe kissing her. Talia said she looked warm. Jada ignored what she was saying. She noticed the security cameras. Chanel opened up the app on her phone, but there was no footage from that night. Jada told them to stay away from Sloan while she finds out who did this. Sloan said she thought Eric and Nicole were drugged based on how they were acting. She said half the town got sick. When Eric said she didn’t eat them, she thought he was trying to accuse her of something. He said he believed she was innocent. He said he was glad she was okay. She yelled at him for being with Nicole. He said what happened was a one-time thing. He said they could barely tolerate each other. She said it wasn’t like she was his girlfriend. He said she kept saying that. They continued to talk. He said they could go out to dinner and take things from there. Melinda told Stefan she wasn’t honest about her feelings. He said he was insensitive to ask her. She said he was a nice guy for a DiMera. He said she was cool and fun. He said a lucky guy will be glad to get her. She told him to be with the woman he loves. She reminded him that he and Gabi owed her one. She said she was going to collect. Gabi told Li that her lawyer was drawing up the divorce papers. He said it would go smoothly. She asked if he would consider letting her keep his DiMera shares. He told her she couldn’t keep them. Jada went to see Rafe at the hospital. She told him and Abe that the lab called. She said the drug was something they had never seen before. She said Chanel didn’t drug the biscuits. she said someone was trying to destroy her and the bakery. Nicole called Eric to make sure they were on the same page about what happened. She said she didn’t tell EJ what happened, so it had to be their secret. Eric agreed to keep it a secret. When Nicole went to her room, EJ came from another door. He was upset.

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Days Short Recap Monday, April 17, 2023

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Alex went to see Marlena to see if there was any news about Kayla. She let him know that she hadn’t heard anything. He was hoping there would be some news so he could be redeemed. She wondered if he wanted another chance with Stephanie and he admitted that he did. He thought the therapy was helping, but he didn’t think he needed it anymore. Kristen tried to call Brady, but he wouldn’t answer the phone. She got upset and yelled. Someone told her to take it easy. It turned out to be Megan. Kristen noted how good she looked for a dead person. Megan told her what her secret was for looking good. She told Kristen about the crimes that led her to prison. Kristen realized she lied about Thomas Banks taking Kayla. She wondered who took Kayla. She knew it couldn’t be Stefano or Bo since they were both dead. She realized what happened to Megan and wondered Bo was alive. Megan didn’t trust her enough to let her know yet. She wanted to settle in at the prison. Brady told John about Stephanie mentioning Victor under hypnosis. He said that Victor didn’t know anything about Kayla’s kidnapping. Chad and Stephanie flew to Greece to check his properties. Brady hoped they weren’t walking into a trap. John wanted to help with the search, but he didn’t want to be away from Marlena. Brady understood that. He mentioned Chloe and what’s going on between her and Rachel. John warned him that cutting Kristen out will only make Rachel more resistant to Chloe.

Bo deleted Stephanie’s text to Steve. Hope was worried because she didn’t hear from Steve. She suddenly received a text from him. The text said he was with Stephanie. She texted him back about what’s going on with the search for Thomas. Harris and Hope talk about their dance and the kiss they shared at the tavern. There was a knock on the door so Harris left to change. Hope answered the door and it was Chad and Stephanie. Bo was upset about the text he just sent to Hope pretending to be Steve. He brought food for Steve and Kayla to eat. He demanded that Kayla get started on the prism. He said that Stephanie was on the island and Hope was searching so the time was winding down. Steve threw his stew on Bo and they fought over the gun. Hope mentioned that Steve texted her that he was with Stephanie. Stephanie told her that she hadn’t seen him since they left Salem. Harris thought they should go to the police station since that’s the last time he was seen. Chad told them they had a lead. He told them that they had a list of Victor’s properties. Hope said she would go to the station while Chad and Harris divide the properties. Chad and Stephanie left to start searching. Hope thanked Harris for his help with her family. He wanted to help her since she gave him back his life. Bo got the upper hand in the fight. He aimed the gun at Steve. Steve told him to pull the trigger. Bo agreed and shot at him. He was splashed with wine. Bo warned him that it would be his brain next time. Steve yelled at him for trying to be corrupt. Bo told him that he shot Kate. Steve and Kayla try to use his kids and grandkids to get him to change his mind. He thought that made what he was doing more important. He demanded that she get back to work. She said she needed a lab and equipment. He told her that he would get her what she needed. Steve told Kayla the fact that Bo didn’t shoot him proves that he isn’t completely different. He knew Hope and Harris would find them. Hope arrived at the police station. She showed the police a picture of Steve. The officer said the director of the ISA took him into custody. Hope showed him a picture of Shane. The officer told her that wasn’t the man who took him. She wondered who took Steve. Bo opened the door to Harris.

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Mariah and Tessa are happily surprised by their baby shower at Society.

Billy tells Kyle he wants to do a joint ad campaign with Marchetti and Jabot, but Kyle thinks it’s a bad Idea after their argument. Billy tells Kyle he will talk to Jack about the idea.

Chelsea brings lunch to Billy at his office to celebrate his first day at work and they have lunch together.

Michael turns down a plea deal offered by Christine because he will prove she was setup by Jeremy.

Jack is very upset and hurt when Diane tells him she doesn’t want him to visit her in jail because his visits remind her of everything she has lost. Jack demands that Michael do anything he has to do to get Diane bail.

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Nina and Carly argue about Willow again and, after the argument, Nina decides it’s time Carly face some consequences about the insider trading situation that happened before the failed Aurora Media/ELQ merger. Ned tells Brook Lynn that ELQ stock has fallen for a second time since the stockholders found out Valentin faked his death. Ned tells Brook Lynn he made a mistake taking Valentine’s side when Drew and Michael wanted to merge Aurora Media with ELQ. Ned plans to persuade Drew and Michael to help him oust Valentin from his position as, CEO of ELQ.

Curtis asks Drew to try and remember what Victor wanted to find and where it was located. Drew tells Curtis he has tried but he can’t remember anything. Drew tells Curtis that there may be another way he can help find Trina.

Victor wants to throw Trina and Spencer overboard when Spencer refuses to help him with his plan to reduce the world’s population. Liesl tells Victor she needs to use Spencer and Trina as test subjects for the vaccines he wants her to develop to save the Cassadine family from the pathogen.

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Lucy tells Daniel that she doesn’t want him to be alone and encourages him to lean on his friends. Lily arrives to check on Daniel who feels alone but Lily assures Daniel he isn’t alone and Lily and Daniel kiss.

Victor tells Nick he is stopping Adam and Sally from being a family. Even though he doesn’t approve of Sally, Victor wants Adam’s baby to have a family. Nick tells Victor to stay out of his relationship with Sally and then he heads to Crimson Lights to meet with Adam and Sally so they can go to Sally’s doctor’s appointment. Nikki advises Victor to let Adam and Nick figure this out because if he doesn’t stay out of it, Adam, Nick, and Sally could keep him from seeing his grandchild.

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Austin and Elizabeth try to ease Else’s worries about Ace and tell her not to give up hope that the Haunted Star will be found and Ace will return home to her.

Ava asks Carly to put her differences with Nina aside so Nina can spend the time Willow has left with her.

Michael invites Sonny to the wedding and Sonny accepts the invitation even though he can’t bring Nina to the wedding.

Curtis talks to Laura and during their conversation, he gets the idea that Drew could help him find the Haunted Star. Spencer tells Trina Victor’s plan and she decides to go to the engine room to try to find a way to, slow down the Haunted Star to give everyone who is looking for them time to find them. Trina manages to damage a cable that supplies power to the ship. Once Victor is told about the problem with the ship he figures out someone is helping Spencer. Victor sets a trap by telling his guards there is an emergency and when Trina comes out of the engine room the guards catch her. Victor tells Spencer he can eat and takes him to the dining room and brings Trina there to show Spencer that he caught Trina.

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Sharon and Abby plan a surprise baby shower for Mariah and Tessa at Society.,

Elena asks Audra to find JT for her so she can interview him for her podcast.

Nate tells Victoria that what happened between them can never happen again since he loves Elena. Victoria promises to respect his wishes and keep their relationship strictly professional.

Tucker tells Ashley that Devon wants to stay at Chancellor Winters and not buy McCall Unlimited. Tucker hopes that Ashley will still consider a future with him. Ashley admits that she thinks he will always have a roving eye, and she can’t forgive how he hurt her in the past. Tucker tells Ashley that he is tired of her games and he is going to sell his company and leave town. Ashley tells Tucker to do whatever he wants, so Tucker calls Victor and tells him to make him a reasonable deal for the company and then they shake hands.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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Gregory finally tells Alexis he has been diagnosed with ALS otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Gregory tells Alexis that he will tell Chase and Finn the truth eventually, but he wants his sons to live their lives before they have to take care of him.

The Civilian Review Board gives Chase back his job thanks to Brook Lynn and Blaze’s testimonies on behalf of him. Brook Lynn later tells Sonny that she feels guilty because she called in a favor for Chase. Sonny tells Brook Lynn that you do what you have to do for the people you love. Dante gives Chase back his badge and tells him Jordan gave it to him after the hearing because everyone knew he was going to get back his job.

Brook Lynn tells Sonny that Michael and Willow are getting married tomorrow and he is happy for them. Willow persuades Michael to invite Sonny to the wedding so that Avery and Donna know that no matter what happens they are a united family.

Robert’s car breaks down on the way to their date. Robert tries to fix the car but makes things worse by getting motor oil all over Diane. Robert and Diane kiss while they wait for a tow truck.

Felicia and Holly try to rescue Ethan, but they get outbid by Tracey. The auctioneer thinks that Holly and Felicia are working together so they are about to capture Tracey when Ethan punches the auctioneer while Holly and Felicia punch out the other guys, and then Ethan, Holly, Felicia, and Tracey make their getaway.

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Michael decides to defend Diane despite the objections of Nikki and Victor and even though Victor threatens to fire him..

Noah and Allie return home early from their vacation to support Kyle and Summer through this crisis.

Michael asks Diane to always tell him the truth so he can build a proper defense for her.

Christine persuades the judge that Diane is a flight risk, so Diane is denied bail.

Chance gets a call telling him that Jeremy checked out of the Grand Phoenix after he got the money Phyllis left him and nobody knows his whereabouts.

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rook Lynn persuades Maxie to plan Michael and Willow’s wedding even though it is very short notice. Maxie persuades Brook Lynn not to give up on Chase and advises her to go to the Civilian Review Board hearing which will decide if Chase will get back his job.

Finn and Chase persuade Gregory to talk to Alexis and try to renew their friendship.

Trina is able to find a satellite phone in the communications office of the ship and call her mother. Portia rushes the phone to Curtis, Laura, and Jordan who are talking by the hospital elevators. Portia puts Trina on speaker phone and Laura helps Trina find the coordinates of the ship’s location and the coordinates of where the ship is going so Jordan is able to give those coordinates to the police IT department.

Victor considers it a betrayal that Spencer held Liesl at knife point so he tells Spencer that he will now be treated like a prisoner.

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Days Short Recap Friday, April 14, 2023

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Nicole’s vision was blurry as she saw Eric in his priest’s collar. She asked him if he went back to the church without telling her. He asked her why he would do that. She told him he shouldn’t be dressed like a priest. He saw himself dressed up like a priest and was shocked. They went to his room so they could change. He took his clothes off. He thought about her in a bikini. She saw herself in the bikini. He brought up how she used to model for Bella. He pretended to take her picture. They started making out. She stopped them by asking about Sloan. He said she broke up with him. He asked her about EJ. She said he was boring because all he wanted to do was scheme. She said being with Eric was more fun. They kissed and made out with each other. Rafe ate the biscuits from Sweet Bits. Jada came in his office. She said she wanted to make sure things weren’t awkward between them. His vision was blurry. He saw her in a revealing outfit. He said the department rules were ridiculous. She asked if he was okay. He said they shouldn’t let the man dictate their lives. He thought about Jada being seductive with him. He told her how great she looked. When she tried to back away, he kissed her. She pushed him away. Sloan came in the office. She said she was there to turn her phone in. She said they wouldn’t find any evidence on it. While he was talking, he passed out. Wendy wanted to know what was going on between Johnny and Chanel. Johnny reminded Wendy that she was seeing Tripp. He said they could go out after the wedding. She said she thought they had something special. She said she didn’t know he would do something so stupid. She said they were done. He asked Chanel where she wanted to go on their honeymoon. Gabi’s vision was blurred and that Li was Stefan. Li told her they were done. She said they were just getting started. He said he didn’t appreciate being mocked and made tom look foolish. He said he wanted to end their marriage with dignity. She was afraid he forgot their love. She wanted “Stefan” to remember. Li didn’t know why she was calling him Stefan. He went with her to the bedroom. He kissed her but he backed away from her. He said he couldn’t do this. She told “Stefan” they could be together. He said he wasn’t Stefan. She started to see things clearly. He asked if she took something. She said she didn’t take drugs. He said someone drugged her. She threw up on him.

Stefan’s vision was blurry and thought Melinda was Gabi. He told her she was beautiful. She said it wasn’t nice to tease her. He said he adored her. They kissed each other. While they were in bed, he realized she wasn’t Gabi. Melinda yelled at him for humiliating her. Her vision was blurry. She saw him laughing at her. She said she was going to kill him. She threw up and passed out. Eric and Nicole realized what they did. Sloan showed up. She said she wanted to apologize for overreacting. He said he would call her later. She walked in and saw Nicole in the bed. At the hospital, Jada hoped Rafe was okay. Stefan found her at the hospital. He told her he thought EJ drugged him and Melinda. He said Melinda was in surgery. Jada said EJ may not have been responsible. Li and Gabi showed up at the hospital. She was happy to see Stefan. Eric told Sloan he didn’t know what happened. Eric and Nicole said they had sex. While they were telling her what happened, Sloan asked if they were drugged. Talia gave Chanel a glass of water. Jada showed up. She asked if someone could have spiked the biscuits. Chanel thought Sloan did it. She asked who else could do something. Talia flashed back to drugging the biscuits. Jada said she didn’t think Sloan did it. She said she would bring the person to justice.

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Eric went to Sloan’s place with things from Sweet Bits. She was upset that he went to Chanel’s place. He said he wanted to help her get over it. She said her mother wasn’t coming back from the dead. He told her her revenge wasn’t healthy. He told her to let it go. Stefan came out the bathroom and wondered why Melinda wasn’t dressed under the covers. She said she was hoping he would want to get dirty again. He said he didn’t want to. He said he would pay her back in a platonic way for helping him. She asked him how long he was going to drag this out. He said until EJ blinked. Li looked at the picture of Gabi in bed with Stefan. She wondered where her breakfast was. He said he had something to take care of so she was on her own. He asked her about her meeting with David Saxton. He said he trusted that everything turned out satisfying. She thought about making love with Stefan. She said satisfying didn’t describe it. She went out to get breakfast. He threw his phone. Wendy came in the living room. He told her Gabi slept with Stefan. She asked if he confronted Gabi. He said he didn’t confront her because he couldn’t stop loving her. He said she belonged with him and not Stefan. He said he thought Gabi would remember how great they were together. He wondered what happened to him. Wendy said she hated seeing him hurting like this. She suggested that he saw things as they really were. When Wendy left, Li looked at the picture and sent a text.

Melinda went in the DiMera living room wearing a robe. Stefan was with her in a suit. They started flirting with each other. EJ and Nicole were uncomfortable. Stefan took biscuits from him. Stefan and Melinda ate the biscuits. EJ was upset that Li didn’t do anything yet. Nicole told him they should go for a walk. EJ yelled at Stefan for having an affair with Gabi. Stefan told Melinda that he knew EJ would blink. EJ told him Li had pictures of him with Gabi in bed. Melinda left to take a shower. EJ and Stefan got into a heated argument. When EJ and Nicole left, Stefan made a phone call. Eric ate the biscuits as he was telling Sloan to stop getting revenge on Chanel and Paulina. She asked if he thought she was guilty of hurting them. He said he was thinking it. She told him to leave. Stefan called Gabi and told her Li knew about their affair. She told him to pack his things and move with her after she had it out with Li. Stefan started to feel dizzy. He said he wanted to be there when she talked to Li. She said she had to do it herself. She walked away. Gabi went home and was dizzy. She saw Stefan when she looked at Li. When Stefan went to his room, Melinda was there. He saw Gabi’s face. He asked her how she got there so fast. Melinda was confused. He hugged her. Nicole and EJ were outside the pub. He left for work. She stayed behind. Her vision got blurry and she saw Eric dressed in his priest clothes.

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Eric went to see Sloane and found Jada in her apartment. She let him know that she had a warrant to check her apartment. She let him know that she didn’t find anything, but a drawer with his clothes in it. He got defensive, but she let him know that she wanted him to be happy no matter who he dates. He wanted that for her too. He wanted to know if she was dating anyone. She said she was focused on her work. She wanted him to remind Sloan to go to the station and turn in her phone. Chanel told Paulina about Lady Whistleblower’s article about Sloan being a psycho. Chanel knew it would hurt Sloan because she only cared about her law practice and destroying them. Paulina showed her the text that said her husband couldn’t save her. She said she had another panic attack dealing with Sloan and that she walked away before she found out if she was okay. Chanel was upset hearing that. Paulina was sure that Sloan would get what she deserved. Leo opened his door to Sloan. She was upset by his article about her. She demanded that he retract it, but he refused to do it. He was willing to print her side of the story. Sloan said she was innocent so he didn’t have a story. He wanted some gossip from her, but she threatened to sue him if he didn’t print a retraction.

Gwen was upset at the idea of Xander and Chloe being together. They told her that nothing was going on between them. Gwen showed them a picture Leo took of them together. They continued to deny being a couple. Xander wondered why she cared if they were together. Gwen doesn’t appreciate being lied to by anyone. Xander got fed up with her and admitted that he was with Chloe. He kissed Chloe. Gwen got upset and stormed out of the room. Chloe was upset and slapped him. Sloan and Chanel ran into each other at the town square. They stared arguing and Chanel slapped her. Sloan lunged after her and they started fighting. Talia approached them and had to break them up. Sloan was going to file a restraining order against her. Jada went to the station and filled Rafe in on what happened at Sloan’s apartment. She was glad that she ran into Eric because it made her realize that she was over him. Rafe let her know that her sister showed up there and grilled him about what’s happening between them. She was embarrassed because she knew he didn’t have feelings for her. Rafe admitted that he did have feelings for her. He said he would ask her out if he weren’t her boss. Jada admitted that she would go out with him. They agreed that nothing could happen between them. Gwen went to Leo and demanded to know what happened between Xander and Chloe. Leo believed that Xander was using Chloe to make Gwen jealous. Gwen thought Xander could have feelings for Chloe. Chloe yelled at Xander for assaulting for Gwen’s benefit. She was upset because she thought Leo would print an article about it in his column. Xander apologized to her for doing that. He wanted to be friends with her. He asked for another chance. She liked hanging with him, but he had to keep his hands to himself. Sloan went home and found Eric cleaning up after Jada left. He told her that she had to go to the station to turn in her phone. She said she didn’t have anything to hide. She held out her phone so Eric could see for himself. He said he didn’t need to see it because he believed her. She left to take a shower. Eric picked up her phone. Someone wearing latex gloves snuck into Sweet Bits kitchen. The person dumped liquid from a vial into raw dough that was in a bowl.

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Mariah and Tessa arrive home with baby Aria and introduce her to Sharon, Elena, Adam, and Sally.

Aura tells Nick that Victoria is in her office hoping that Nick will catch Nate and Victoria having sex but Nick doesn’t catch them having sex. Nick does notice the lipstick on Nate’s collar and Victoria’s disheveled clothes and messed up hair that she and Nate were having sex. Nick tells Victoria she is making a mistake because Nate just wants power, but Victoria says Nate isn’t like that and tells Nick to stay out of her business. Nick talks to Nate to make sure he doesn’t have an agenda with Victoria. Nate tells Nick to stay out of his business.

Kyle and Summer argue because Kyle thinks his mother would never poison Phyllis. Summer thinks Diane poisoned Phyllis. Phyllis returns to her motel room and regrets what she has done because she saw how much pain her death has caused Daniel and Summer. Phyllis tells Jeremy that she is going to tell her children the truth, but Jeremy gets mad and tells Phyllis he isn’t going back to jail just because she is getting sentimental. Phyllis tells Jeremy she isn’t scared of him and she doesn’t take orders from anyone. Jeremy tells Phyllis that if she doesn’t stick to the plan he will kill her himself.

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Valentin tells Anna that Victor has taken baby Ace hostage and Anna wonders what it will take to stop Victor.

Jordan tells Laura that they need to work together to stop Victor.

Michael and Willow decide to get married tomorrow. Dante persuades Sonny to reach out to Michael because one day he will realize he needs his father. Sonny calls Michael to give him support and Michael listens to everything he has to say and tells Sonny he heard him but he has to go.

Portia is worried that Trina is on the Haunted Star with Spencer. Curtis promises Portia that Trina will come home even if he has to bring her home himself. Victor tells Liesl and Spencer that he plans to release a pathogen that will kill enough people to bring the world’s population to a manageable level in order to save the planet. Victor tells Liesl that he needs her to create a vaccine to save his family and, along with whomever else survives, they will create a sustainable planet.

Trina gets into the communications office and waits for Spencer to create a diversion so she can call for help. Spencer grabs Liesl and holds a knife to her throat in order to create a diversion so Trina can call for help.

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