B&B Short Recap Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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The Forresters work hard to prepare for their big fashion challenge. Eric keeps having coughing fits. RJ worries about his health. Luna comforts RJ and admires his love for his family.

Katie comforts Donna, who is still upset about Eric dying. She urges her sister to try to focus on the positive things, like spending time with Eric while she can.

Lauren and Esther from Genoa City (Y&R) arrive, since Eric invited them to be at the fashion show. Charlie meets Esther and is smitten. He and Pam are having problems. Esther meets Eric. Lauren and Esther both meet RJ and Luna.

Lauren quizzes Eric about why he’s designing at home instead of at Forrester, and why he’s talking about this collection being the last one, but he sidesteps her questions. He just says that he’s not as young as he used to be.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Leo had a dream that Rafe and Jada found him and Dimitri. Dimitri comforted him, but he let him know they had to leave town soon. They talked about escape plans, and Dimitri wanted Megan’s help. Leo didn’t like the idea of getting her help. Dimitri explained their situation and, Leo finally agreed to look for Megan. They had to get their money together so they could look for her. They didn’t have enough money, but Leo remembered the petty cash he could get from the paper. The money was in his room at the Inn. Leo came up with the idea that they could dress up so they could blend in with the people in the town square. Kayla gave Rafe her statement about Dimitri. She wondered if he had any leads. Rafe let her know they didn’t have any leads, but they were getting close. She was embarrassed that Dimitri and Leo got the drop on her.

Someone knocked on the door and Ava answered it. A man named Gil Carter wanted to talk to her. He works for Clyde. She told him that she told Clyde she wouldn’t work for him. Gil reminded her that Tripp would be killed if she didn’t do it. She wondered if Gil was the one who attacked Tripp, he told her that he didn’t do it. Tripp came out while they were talking. Gil told him that he worked at a restaurant and wanted her to be the new manager. He was thrilled that she accepted the job. Ava and Gil were at the town square, and he tried to convince to get out of Clyde’s deal. She said her heart wasn’t in it so it wouldn’t work. He warned her that she didn’t have a choice. She tried to find a replacement for him.  Harris and Jada arrived and he wondered if Ava was okay.

 

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Days Short Recap Monday, October 23, 2023

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Theresa didn’t expect Konstantine when she opened her door. He informed her that he’s staying with Maggie. Theresa thought about Konstantine being at Alex’s hotel room in Greece while she read Victor’s will. He couldn’t believe Victor didn’t leave him money when his father gave him money to start his empire. He told him to change his will because he thought he would leave him something. He found the letter that named Victor’s son. They were shocked when they discovered Victor’s son was Xander. Theresa got the idea to change the will. Konstantine agreed to handle the forgery. Theresa told him what happened after he left the room. She let him know that she started a fight with Brady in front of Alex. She also told him that she’s staying with Alex. She didn’t know when she could get his payment to him. He told her that he would find a way to stay in Salem longer. Xander went to Alex’s place. He demanded Alex quit Titan and give Maggie her job back. Alex refused and they argued about it. Alex reminded Xander that he’s Victor’s son and the only one who could make the decision.

Eric and Sloan talked about being parents. He told her that he ran into Nicole at the hospital. He told Sloan that Nicole got another copy of her genetic test results. Sloan panicked when she heard that news. She made up an excuse to leave. She lied and told Eric she was meeting a client. EJ almost wrote on the test results when Nicole stopped him. She told him what’s in the envelope. He teased her about losing the other copy. He wanted to look at the envelope, but he got interrupted by a call. Sloan showed up and watched him at the back door. She waited for an opportunity to switch the envelopes. Nicole went to check on Holly and EJ opened the door when the bell rang. It allowed Sloan the opportunity to sneak inside to switch the envelopes. Sloan took the wrong envelope when she switched them. She ended up taking the fake envelope with her. EJ returned and put the envelope in his safe.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Cyrus makes Mason admit to Austin that he disobeyed his orders to take Ava home. Cyrus warns Mason that if he ever disobeys him again he will die a painful death.

TJ still can’t remember where he has seen Mason before. Portia advises TJ to stay away from Mason because he is dangerous.

Michael tries to tell Sonny that Nina turned Carly and Drew in to the SEC, but he can’t ruin his father’s happiness so he decides to talk to Nina and heads over to Nina’s office.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Christine tells Danny her marriage is over because Paul doesn’t love her anymore. Nikki persuades Victor to tell Nick that he is faking his memory loss. Nick advises Victor to tell Victoria the truth or she will never forgive him. Victor doesn’t want to risk Victoria telling Nate the truth because he needs to know if he can trust Nate or Adam.

Kyle tells Audra that he will work with her and Tucker to take over Jabot. Ashley returns home and tells Jack and Billy that she will pretend to be in love with Tucker so he can figure out his plan. Kyle comes home and tells his parents, Billy, and Ashley that he was with Audra. Ashley thinks that Kyle is being used by Audra as part of Tucker’s plan.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Ridge and Brooke keep pressuring RJ to tell them if something is wrong with Eric, but he won’t.

Katie comforts Donna, who’s upset that Eric is dying. Katie hugs Eric, who knows now that she knows about his condition. Katie and Donna try to talk him into telling Ridge and Brooke about his dying, or to cancel the fashion challenge, but he refuses. He wants to do things his way for his grand finale.

Luna comforts RJ, who’s worried about Eric and also about how Ridge is in the dark about Eric being sick.

Carter admires Eric’s designs and his passion for his new collection, but he’s siding with Ridge (at least to his face), since they’re friends.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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Danny, Phyllis, and Lily have dinner with Daniel at his new place. Phyllis mentions how happy she is that Heather and Lucy are moving back to Genoa City. Daniel and Lily argue later because Daniel thinks Phyllis mentioned Heather to Lily because she wants to make Heather an issue in his and Lily’s relationship. Lily tells Daniel that she thinks Phyllis is just happy that Heather and Lucy are moving back to Genoa City. Lily tells Daniel that Heather won’t be an issue in their relationship unless he makes her an issue in their relationship. Danny tells Phyllis not to interfere in Daniel’s relationship with Lily.

Adam worries about Victor when he finds a piece of paper where Victor has written “Adam,” “Victoria,” and “Nicholas” over and over along with a drawing of a snake with fangs. Adam asks Nick if they can put their differences aside to help Victor with his illness. Nick tells Adam he will handle it and tells him to stay out of it. Adam later calls a doctor named Dr. Skelton and tells him he needs his help his father. Nick goes to the Newman ranch and demands that Victor come clean and tell the truth.

Christine returns from Portugal and runs into Danny at Crimson Lights.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, October 23, 2023

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Liam drops by Forrester Creations to see Ridge and Brooke, who are kissing (as usual). He wonders if they’ve heard from Steffy (since he left the voicemail on her phone about Deacon and Sheila being together). Ridge says that she’s hiking in The Alps. RJ comes in just as Liam is leaving. Ridge jokes with him but then pressures him to tell him what’s going on with Eric. He even asks if Eric is OK, but RJ won’t answer. He just says that Eric needs him.

When Katie visits Donna and Eric, Eric keeps having coughing fits, but he claims that it’s just allergies. After Eric leaves the room, Katie asks if he’s OK. Later, the doctor visits to tell them that Eric is dying. We don’t get any details about what disease Eric has. The doctor tells him that he should rest and not do the fashion show, but Eric insists on doing it, even if it kills him. Eric holds Donna, who is crying. He urges her to live in the moment. Katie overhears and sympathizes with Donna. Donna tells her not to tell Ridge.

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GH Short Recap Monday, October 23, 2023

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Lois is happy to hear that Brook Lynn might have signed an important music client, but she tells her that Tracy wants to give her controlling interest in Deception. Brook Lynn is shocked but not interested in the job.

Kevin and Mac catch up. Mac tells Kevin that the way Cody rescued Sasha reminds him of when he was younger and rescued Dominique. Scott drops by when they mention his name and insists on joining them.

Cody visits Sam to give her a gift – a softball signed by the U.S. Woman’s Softball Team – to thank her for all her help with Sasha. Sam is grateful for the gift. He tells her about Sasha leaving town and also about Max being his dad.

Tracy visits Deception and tells Lucy and Maxie that they to hire Sasha back as the Face of Deception, even though she’s leaving town.

Dante visits Sasha to let her know that he’s been through some similar circumstances and that has friends and family who love her.

Cyrus tries to express his sympathy and regrets to Portia, but she’s not having any of it and warns him to stay away from her family. Cyrus tells Scott that he still needs his services.

Dex fills Sonny in on what happened with Mason. Selina visits because Sonny summoned her. He’s not pleased with the fact that she never told him about Glady’s gambling problems. She apologizes and promises to keep an eye on Cyrus for him.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, October 23, 2023

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Claire does work for Nikki at the office. They get along really well. Claire is doing a good job, and Nikki trusts her. They have a nice chat. Nikki leaves, so Claire looks around at the photos on her desk, particularly the one with Victoria. Claire glares at that photo. Back in her room, Claire gets out a folder with some photos of Victoria and the Newmans. She glares at them some more.

Adam sees Victor at GCAC. Victor, who’s in a good mood, invites him to sit down. Adam asks him how he’s doing. Victor is doing well and tells Adam that he’s heard from Nate about how well he’s doing, so he’s proud of him. Adam is glad to hear it but complains that Nate doesn’t trust him, so he doesn’t give him many interesting things to do. Adam admits that he can’t blame Nate for it, though. He does confide to Victor that he thinks Nate just wants to keep him under his thumb, and it has nothing to do with business. In turn, Victor confides that he suspects that Nate and Victoria are conspiring to push him out of his job as CEO. Adam believes they would want that, but he doesn’t know if they’re really pursuing that. Victor tells him about a conversation he overheard between Victoria and Nate about Victor “losing his marbles.” At Victor’s urging, Adam admits that it could be possible that they’re working against him. Victor tells him that Nick will come back to the company and keep an eye on them for him. Adam is shocked to hear it and wonders why Nick would come back. Victor thinks that it’s because Victoria convinced him that Victor is losing it mentally. Victor says that it breaks his heart, so Adam offers his sympathy. Victor asks Adam to be his ally, so Adam assures him that he will be. He pledges to Victor that he has his back and is on his team. They shake hands warmly.

Later, Victor and Nikki have dinner. Nikki praises how great Claire is, but Victor is distracted, due to his discussion with Adam. They talk about what happened with Adam. Nikki reminds him how much she hates his plan to figure out whether Adam or Victoria is trying to sabotage him. Nikki points out again that Victoria loves him and that it’s probably Adam that’s working against him. Nikki texts Victoria to come to the ranch for a visit.

Chloe finds Sally at Society, working on her laptop. Chloe hopes that Sally has given up on the idea of getting back with Adam and has made up with Nick. Sally tells her that Nick has been avoiding her. Chloe wonders if Nick just has to cool down a little. Sally is worried that Nick is ending things between them. Nick believes that Sally has unresolved feelings for Adam, and Sally can’t deny that. She tells Chloe that she gave Adam a tongue-lashing for all the ways he’s hurt her, but she also told him that she hasn’t been able to let him go. Chloe isn’t happy to hear that. They discuss it. Chloe suspects that Adam will prey on Sally and break her heart again. Chloe advises her to work things out with Nick.

Nick chats with Sharon about Victor’s recent memory lapses and how he’s been trying to deal with him. She wants Sharon’s psychological opinion, but it’s not really in her field of expertise. She offers to have a chat with Victor to see if she can see what Nick and Vicky are worried about. Nick agrees to set up a meeting. Sharon asks if Nick will have time and energy to focus on their new business, but he assures her that he will. Sharon holds his hand for a second, recounting all the tough things he’s been through lately. Sharon thinks that Nick’s losing Sally has been hard on him, but he shrugs that off. She advises him to deal with any unresolved issues he might have with Sally. He thinks that her feelings for Adam are the problem. They discuss that. Sharon is sorry that things didn’t work out for him and Sally. She wonders if he’s still planning to fund Sally’s new company. Nick hasn’t decided yet, so she suggests that he talk to Sally about that. He thanks her for her advice and phones Sally to meet up. Sally is very excited to hear from him.

Sally goes to GCAC to meet Nick but sees Adam there. They greet each other. He can’t forget what she said. She tells him that they have no future. Nick walks in, so Adam tries to convince her to choose him over Nick. They argue, and he leaves. Sally thanks him for meeting with her, but he tells her that they just need to have a professional conversation about her startup. She thinks this means he’s pulling the plug on her funding. They sit at the bar. He assures her that he’s not taking away the funding. He tells her that he was excited about their relationship, but he blames Adam, and her feelings for him, for their troubles. Sally is very confused, but he can’t keep arguing with her.

Adam goes to Victor’s office and looks around. He pours himself a drink and sits at his desk. He stares at his painting on the wall. Then he starts going through Victor’s desk drawers. He finds a notebook with a drawing of a snake and wonders what it means. He seems alarmed.

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Days Short Recap Friday, October 20, 2023

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Xander went to see Sloan to talk about his chances at winning custody of Victoria. She reminded him that Sarah was mad at him for trying to take their child. He reminded her that Sarah didn’t think about his feelings when she lied about the baby’s paternity. She felt like they should convince the judge that Sarah’s a pathological liar and mentally unstable. Xander didn’t want to do that. Sloan warned him that he had to be ruthless if he wanted custody of Victoria. He tried to defend Sarah’s mental instability. Sloan insisted they had to do whatever it took to win. Melinda showed up to see Sloan so Xander chose to leave. Sloan wanted to tell Eric the news, but Melinda didn’t have good news for her. She told Sloan that the adoption might be complicated because of her feud with Paulina. She also had a problem because she covered up for her brother. She begged Melinda to help her get a baby. Melinda promised to help her. Sarah met with Justin to talk about the custody case. She told him that Xander wanted full custody. Justin reminded her about what she had going for her. He did tell her that she had to think about what Xander had on her. She thought her situation was different. He warned her that Xander could use her mental history against her. Sarah believed he wouldn’t go that far. Justin informed her that custody battles bring out the worst in people. She wanted to leave to check on Victoria. Xander arrived and confronted Jusitn about representing Sarah. After his conversation with Justin, he called Sloan. He wanted her to do whatever she needed to do so they could win.

Eric and Nicole ran into each other at the hospital. Nicole asked about the adoption. He felt like it was going well thanks to Melinda. She hoped Eric got the chance to be a father. A nurse interrupted them to give Nicole her prescription. Nicole asked her for another copy of her genetic analysis. She got the copy for her. Later, Eric went to Sloan’s apartment. She lied to him and said Melinda said they could adopt a baby. Konstantin expressed his gratitude to Maggie for showing him around town. He believed Victor found true love with her. He offered to cook. Sarah arrived and told Maggie that Xander planned to sue for sole custody. The news shocked Maggie. Maggie assured her that Justin would take care of everything.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Tate met with Brady at the pub. He informed Tate that Roman agreed that he could work at the pub. Tate was against the idea. He didn’t think he could pay off the debt as a dishwasher. Brady didn’t agree with him. Tate went off because he thought Brady was being overprotective because he lost Willow. Brady tried to tell him it wasn’t true, but he didn’t believe it. He apologized to him for not being there for him. Tate offered to help him see Rachel. He explained how he would go see Rachel at the DiMera mansion. Kristen and Holly came back from shopping when Holly arrived. She yelled at Rachel so Kristen wanted to get to the bottom of the situation. Holly explained what happened. Kristen sent Rachel out the room. Kristen offered to give her money to get along with Rachel. They talked about Holly’s feelings for Johnny. Tate arrived while they were talking about Johnny. He wanted to see Rachel so she left to get her. Holly and Tate talked about her feelings for Johnny. Stefan and Gabi discussed how they would use Rachel to get to Kirsten. Stefan thought they should corner Kristen and make her feel desperate. Gabi suggested they kidnap Rachel. He didn’t want to do that. He thought they should blackmail the judge who granted Kristen custody of Rachel. Gabi thought the idea was risky. She thought they should go to Brady and get his help. She thought they should come up with fake evidence he could use against Kristen so he could get Rachel back. They thought about things they could say about Kristen.

Rafe and Jada were at the hospital to get Dimitri. They ran into Kayla. Rafe became impatient waiting to get Dimitri. She couldn’t sign Dimitri out until she examined him. She said a doctor had to sign him out. Kayla wanted to get another doctor to do it, but he wanted her to do it. Dimitri begged Leo to help him escape the hospital. Leo agreed to help him. They brainstormed to figure out a way to get Dimitri out of the hospital. He saw a paperclip and tried to pick the lock. Rafe and Jada considered taking Dimitri without clearance, but Kayla arrived so she could examine him. Kayla arrived in Dimitri’s room to examine him and saw Leo in the room. She wanted him to leave the room, but he didn’t want to go. She insisted that he leave. She went to his bed, and she was surprised that his cuff was open. Dimitri grabbed her arm. He cuffed her to the bed. Leo came back dressed as a nurse and took Dimitri out the room. Rafe and Jada went to Dimitri’s room and found Kayla handcuffed to the bed.

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Robert and Diane make plans to have a date.

Dante tries to persuade Cody to tell Mac that they are father and son. Cody doesn’t want to tell Mac the truth because Mac will be angry with him for not telling him the truth.

Laura has a talk with Charlotte hoping to get her to admit what she did to Anna, but Charlotte just tells Laura that she has missed her because she has felt lonely. Valentin tells Anna someone else has been targeting her on behalf of Victor.

Alexis tells the judge that sent Drew to Bentonville that, if he doesn’t commute Crew’s sentence, she will publish an article with the proof she has that he took a vacation with a senator and other influential people. Alexis later gets word the judge is reviewing Crew’s case.

Drew is taken from the hospital back to Pentonville.

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Finn and Elizabeth make plans to go away for the weekend.

Valentin and Laura talk and they figure out that Victor has influenced Charlotte to hate Anna so now they must figure out how to help Charlotte.

Spencer and Trina have a long talk because Trina thinks that Esme has feelings for Spencer and she will be happy if they would become a family to raise Ace. Spencer tells Trina that he will always be there for Ace but Esme will never come between them.

Gregory and Alexis interview the judge who sentenced Drew to Bentonville to prove that he gave Drew a harsh sentence in order to advance his judicial career.

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, October 20, 2023

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Jamie tells Tucker that bringing Nate back to Chancellor-Winters is non-negotiable despite the fact that he warned her that Nate can’t be trusted. Jamie warns Tucker that he needs to keep his end of the bargain and get Jill out of Chancellor-Winters. Devon tells Tucker if he wants a relationship with him he needs to stop going after the Abbotts and admit that he has a connection to Aunt Mamie. Tucker keeps quiet about all that and doesn’t tell Devon the truth. Devon also advises Tucker that, if he loves Ashley, he has to be willing to give up everything he wants for her. Tucker sends Ashley a text message asking if they can talk, but she texts him back No.

Nikki thinks that Victor’s plan to make his children think he is sick is very cruel. Nikki thinks that Adam, Nick, and Victoria will find out the truth and be angry with him. Nikki tells Victor that his cruel plan to bring the family together will end up tearing their family apart.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Gabi wanted Stefan to talk to her. He was upset that she turned his mother in to the police. She defended her actions to him. She reminded him that they have Dimitri and Megan’s shares for the company. She said Dimitri would be out of their lives since he’s going to jail. EJ walked in the room. They talked about Dimitri. He wanted to know what happened to make Dimitri want to kill them. Gabi told him they found out about his affair with Leo. She told him about the plan to blackmail him. Stefan interrupted her and explained that they wanted his money. Stefan filled him in about Gwen getting Dimitri’s money. EJ had to do something, so he left. Gabi wondered why Stefan lied to him. Stefan thought it was best not to tell him everything. Leo was upset with Dimitri for risking his life when he promised he wouldn’t do it. He hoped Gwen took all his money. EJ arrived at the hospital to see Dimitri. Leo called him out for having fake sympathy. Leo questioned why EJ was there. EJ admitted that he wanted to talk to Dimitri about his and Megan’s shares. EJ offered to vote the shares since he couldn’t do it from prison. Dimitri let him know that he didn’t have the shares anymore. EJ wondered what happened to them. Dimitri explained that he signed them over to Stefan and Gabi. Leo interjected and informed him that Gabi and Stefan blackmailed him for the shares. Leo explained what happened to Dimitri. Rafe and Jada arrived at the hospital to talk to Dimitri. They informed him that he was going to jail once he was released from the hospital. They gave Leo and Dimitri some time alone. Dimitri wanted him to help him escape the hospital.

Paulina went to Marlena for advice about Abe. Marlena advised her to accept the fact that Abe might not get his memory back. She told her that Abe might feel like he’s letting her down by not remembering their lives together. Paulina thought her relationship with Abe might be over. She can’t lose Abe. Marlena told her to create new memories with him. Abe went to see John. He was looking for Belle. John wanted to know why he wanted to talk to her. Abe wanted to talk about getting a divorce. John thought things were getting better between them. They were better, but Paulina thought his amnesia was gone when he remembered the decanter. John wondered if he was mad at Paulina, but he wasn’t mad at all. He wanted the divorce before it was too late. John gave him advice on how to handle his relationship with Paulina. Gabi and Stefan discussed the shares for the company. They talked about the votes they were getting. Gabi thought they should take Kristen’s votes the way they got Dimitri. She wanted to exploit Kristen’s weakness the way they did with Dimitri. EJ stormed in the room. He was furious with them for what they did to get Dimitri’s shares. EJ believed he and Stefan called a truce, but he went behind his back. EJ intended to get revenge.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Ava went to see Clyde at the station. She wanted to know why he tried to kill Tripp. He told her it was a warning. She wondered what he wanted. He wanted her to run his drug business. He blamed her for why he lost the last person who worked with him. He said she owed him. Ava didn’t understand why she owed him. Clyde explained how she ruined his plan. He worked with Edmund to kidnap Susan. She was supposed to be leverage so EJ could run the business. Ava refused to do it. Clyde threatened to kill Tripp if she didn’t do it. Rafe read Shawn’s resignation letter. She was sad that he was leaving, but she was glad he wasn’t going to be around her sister anymore. Rafe had to find a partner for her. They’re short staffed so he had to hire someone outside. Harris showed up at the station while they were talking. Harris talked to him about a job. Rafe gave him a hard time before hiring him. Harris thought he could get a confession out of EJ. Rafe had another case in mind for him. Talia ran into Belle and apologized to her. She informed Belle that she didn’t plan on being at the station. Belle told her that Shawn was leaving so it didn’t matter anyway.

Talia was shocked and she told her that she and Shawn were still together. Belle didn’t want her to talk to her again. Later, Jada arrived to talk to Talia. She told her about her conversation with Belle. Talia informed her that she wasn’t going to be in Salem long. Jada wanted to know what she meant by that. Talia informed her about her plans to go back to California. Jada told her that she had a good life there. Talia let her know that she didn’t have a good life there. She wanted to leave anyway. Talia left to pack. Chad was at the park and talked to Abby. He told her that he loved and missed her. He talked about the plans for her birthday. He couldn’t let go of his anger towards Clyde for what happened. He knew she would want him to get over it, but he couldn’t do it. Chad went to the mansion to see EJ. They talked about Abby. They regretted not killing Clyde when they had the chance. Ava met with Harris. He told her that Rafe offered him a job at the station. He told her that his job was to find out who took Susan to Edmund. Jada and Talia said goodbye to her.

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Days Short Recaps Monday, October 16, 2023

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Stephanie tried to get close to Chad, but he pulled away from her. She asked if she did something wrong. He told her it was Abby’s birthday. Stephanie said she forgot. She said it was thoughtless of her to forget. He agreed that it was. He said the day was hard for him. He said he wished he killed Clyde when he had the chance. She said Clyde was locked up and can’t hurt anyone. She said Chad is loved and needed by people. He apologized for pulling away from her. She said he didn’t have to apologize to her. He said he was going to visit Abby’s grave for a while. He didn’t want Stephanie to go with him. He said he needed to be alone with the kids. He hoped she understood. She said she did. Lucas called Chad. He wanted to check on Chad because of Abby. Lucas said he wished he could be there for him and the kids. He said he hoped Chad was with people who loved him. Lucas told him about his situation with Clyde. Chad told him to stay away from Clyde. He warned Lucas not to do anything stupid. Xander went to see Sarah at the Kiriakis mansion. She told Xander that she never thought he was a killer. She said she was afraid to let him back in her life after everything that happened. They got close and almost kissed each other until she pulled away. She said he was with Chloe. He said Chloe went to New York with Philip. He said that didn’t change anything between him and Sarah. She said she regretted keeping him in the dark about their daughter. She begged him to forgive her. She said it felt justified at the time. He struggled to understand her perspective. He said he loved her. She said she wanted him to be a part of Victoria’s life. She was interrupted when the phone rang. Justin told her Xander planned on filing for full custody of Victoria. He said Sloan was going to argue that she was an unfit parent. Sarah was upset and told Xander to leave. She didn’t want to see him again until they went to court.

Clyde read in the paper that Susan was alive. He read that Edmund didn’t know who sent Susan to him. He said he was the one who did it and the police would never find out. Lucas showed up and asked why he was talking to himself. Lucas reminded him that it was Abby’s birthday. He reminded Clyde that he murdered Abby in cold blood. Clyde said he didn’t intend to kill Abby. He said he was defending himself. Lucas wondered how he was able to live with himself. He said Clyde didn’t deserve to be alive. Clyde reminded him of the crimes he committed. He warned Lucas about making threats. Ava and Harris kissed each other. He told her he wanted to do that for a long time. She said she felt the same way. She said she tried to deny that she had romantic feelings for him. They both believe their feelings were more than platonic. She said they should put everything on hold until they get their lives back together. She said she doesn’t have any money and didn’t know what kind of job she could get. He said this is her chance to get a fresh start. He asked what she liked to do. She said she loved to cook. He said she could feed people for a living. She asked what he was going to do. He said Kate suggested that he become a cop. He said he had to talk to Rafe to see what he thought about it. She said he shouldn’t use her as a reference. She said she wasn’t Rafe’s favorite person.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Recap written by Eva

Lois and Tracy argue because Lois is angry that Tracy forced Brook Lynn to betray Lucy and Maxie in order for her to gain control of Deception. Tracy tells Lois she bought controlling interest of Deception to give it to Brook Lynn so she can have a future. Lois insists that Brook Lynn will never accept the gift because she loves the music business.

Dante is put on administrative leave because he shot Mason to save Dex.

Curtis tells Portia he isn’t ready to make love to her yet even though the doctor told him he is physically able to make love to Portia. Dante, Dex, and Josslyn bring Ava to Carly’s house to see Avery. Dante, Dex, and Josslyn tell Carly Mason kidnapped Ava and how they rescued her.

Carly calls Sonny and gives him the details of Ava’s kidnapping. She also tells him Cyrus was released early from jail. Sonny heads home early from his honeymoon because he finally figures out that Cyrus is behind Pikeman.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Recap written by Eva

Daniel rents an apartment downstairs from Lily’s place. Daniel offers his new guest room to Danny who has decided to stay in Genoa City longer than he originally planned.

Victor lets Nikki know that she shouldn’t worry about his memory loss because it is part of his plan to find out which one of his children will betray him. Nick tells Nikki that Victor forgot that Adam and Sally lost their baby. Nick tells Nikki and Victoria that they are going to figure out how to help Victor together. Victor yells at Adam in the middle of Society and tells him he is fired because he is tired of defending him to Nick and Victoria.

Adam has a business lunch with Nate and later Victor tells them he will see them both at the office. Adam talks to Nate about Victor’s meltdown. Nate isn’t worried about Victor, but he tells Adam they will keep an eye on him. Nick and Victoria try to talk to Victor about his memory loss, but Victor thinks that they are trying to stab him in the back. Victor yells at Nick and Victoria to get out of his office. Adam tries to talk to Nikki about his concerns about Victor, but she doesn’t listen to him because she thinks he isn’t concerned about Victor at all and that Adam is just thinking of a way that Victor possibly having memory problems can benefit him. Nikki tells Adam that she will be watching him.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Recap written by Eva

Gregory tells Tracy that Finn can’t come to play backgammon with her because Violet has a cold.

Gregory thanks Tracy for telling Chase he has ALS. Gregory admits he is angry that he didn’t tell Chase about his condition. Gregory tells Tracy that his illness has taught him life is too short to be angry. Gregory takes Finn place in the backgammon game.

Chase meets Brook Lynn’s mom Lois. Lois tells Brook Lynn, Chase, and Eddie…Lois and Ned’s love story. Lois gets upset when Eddie apologizes to Lois for all the pain he caused her even though he doesn’t remember her.

Dex finds the warehouse in Pawtucket where Mason was holding Ava because Spinelli used his computer skills to help him. Ava isn’t in the warehouse because Mason has Ava sitting in a car waiting on orders from his boss Cyrus.

Austin tells Cyrus he testified so he could get released from Pentonville, so he needs to keep his end of the bargain and let Ava go. Austin tells Cyrus that Ava doesn’t know that he and Mason work for him. Cyrus calls Mason and orders him to take Ava home but he disobeys orders and takes Ava out of the car and drags her to the edge of the cliff but Dex arrives and shoots Mason. Ava gets away and grabs Dex’s gun which he dropped when he was fighting with Mason to keep Mason from escaping. Mason is choking Dex and is about to push him over the cliff but Ava shoots Mason and saves Dex. Dante arrives and Mason is taken to the hospital since he still has a pulse but is unconscious. Carly is upset that Drew has to go back to Pentonville.

Cyrus has just been released from Pentonville.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Mamie wonders if Nate would return to Chancellor-Winters if she manages to push Jill out of Chancellor- Winters. Nate tells Maime Jill will never leave the company because Chancellor-Winters is too important to her.

Phyllis tells Tucker to leave her alone because she is using Mamie and LBB Investments to have a stake in Chancellor-Winters. Tucker agrees to leave Phyllis alone for now. Audra arrives to see Tucker just before Phyllis leaves Tucker’s room and Phyllis wonders what Audra is doing visiting Tucker so late. Once Phyllis leaves, Audra tells Tucker that she wants to team up with him and that Kyle may betray his family and help him too.

Kyle overhears Jack tell Tracy that he thinks Kyle has made some bad decisions lately and he needs a reset so he should work his way up from the bottom at Jabot. Kyle sends a text message to Audra that he is in, but Tucker tells Audra to be careful because Kyle could be setting a trap for her.

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B&B Short Recap, Monday, October 16, 2023

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Recap written by Suzanne

Hope uses Thomas’ physical advances to help her forget about Deacon and Sheila, and he’s happy to help her.

It’s STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVER DAY! Brooke and Ridge try to convince Deacon to get rid of Sheila, but he refuses. He tells them he’s tried to walk away from her, but he can’t. He tells them how much they love, understand and need each other. He promises that Sheila has changed and that their family is safe from her. They don’t believe him. Later, Sheila thanks Deacon for standing up for her.

Li continues to insult Luna and her mom, to convince Luna to leave Forrester. RJ stands up for Luna, but Luna asks him to leave them alone. She tells Li that she’s staying.

Later, Thomas and Hope finish making love when Brooke tries to walk in. Hope locked the door, but Brooke keeps trying to get in. Finn and Hope finish dressing, and then Hope lets Brooke in. Brooke is once again disgusted at seeing them together. Thomas leaves them alone. Hope wants to know how Brooke’s visit with Deacon went, but Brooke is more concerned about Hope and Thomas. Hope assures her that she’s been honest with Thomas about not being in love with him. Brooke knows that Thomas is in love with Hope. She’s worried that he’s dangerous and warns Hope about him.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, October 16, 2023

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Recap written by Terry

Victor lead his family to believe that he was declining mentally. Nick reminded Victor that he called Adam by Nick’s name. Victor said Adam misremembered. Victor encouraged Nick to return to Newman, citing how happy Victoria was at Newman media and that Adam was happy being Nate’s assistant. Victor also said that Adam and Sally were having a baby – all of which was not true. Victoria was working at Newman Enterprises and beyond furious at being demoted to co-CEO, and Adam was most definitely not enjoying being Nate’s assistant. Sally and Adam’s baby, Ava, passed away before birth months ago. Victor ended the conversation and walked away, but paused to carefully watch Nick’s reaction. Nick began to believe that Victoria may be right that Victor’s mind was slipping. Nick told Victor he made the decision to not put Adam through a wall. He referred to his fury over Adam kissing Sally. Nick blamed Adam for wrecking his relationship with Sally, and vowed he’ll never forgive that. Nick said Adam is laser focused on getting Sally back. Victor said Nick was too good for her and again Victor said Nick belonged in the family company, but Nick said he was happy working with Sharon.

Nikki defended Victor to their daughter, saying everyone has called someone by the wrong name and it’s no reason to overreact. Victoria said maybe the family is not reacting enough.

Adam visited Sally’s room, claiming to check on her. Sally told him to go away. When he did not, Sally let him have it.  She insisted she did not need Adam’s approval, support or declaration of love. She said whenever she is happy, there is Adam, ready to take away her happiness, to make her question herself and doubt her feelings. She told him she is sick of Adam getting into her head. She asked Adam why he could not let her go, but she confessed she could not let him go either. She added that it’s true, but it didn’t matter and she should not have said it. She again told him to go away and leave her alone.

Heather and Daniel discussed her plans to relocate to Genowa city. Daniel later reassured Lily that him reuniting with Heather was not going to be an issue. Lily appeared to think it was. He said that Lily was his future and that they had a solid relationship.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Recap written by Eva

Kyle tells Audra he doesn’t want to form an alliance with her and Tucker to take over Jabot. Kyle is conflicted about whether he should tell Jack what Tucker is planning. Billy tells Jack they should release the information they have about Tucker and the scandal with the singer on his music label to show him that he shouldn’t go after Jabot.

Phyllis tells Daniel and Summer that she hacked into Tucker’s computer for Jack and found out he bought a listening device and an app. Phyllis doesn’t tell Daniel and Summer that she also did some hacking for Tucker to frame Billy for stealing money from Jabot. Phyllis tells Tucker that while she was hacking into his computer for Jack she came across some information that shows he and Jamie are business partners. Phyllis wonders how they should proceed if he doesn’t want Devon, Jill, and Lily to find out his secret.

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