Days Short Recap Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Allie was talking to Tripp and didn’t understand what he was trying to deny what he did. She also didn’t understand why he would agree to submit to a DNA test to prove his guilt. He denied that he agreed to the test. She told him how Kayla got the test results. He realized that no one believed him. He said Kayla wasn’t getting away with what she did. Vincent told Shawn and Ben how Ciara asked for mercy when he was going to kill her. He thought about what Ben did to Wendy and shot her. Chad and Abby talked about how Hope left town to look for Ciara. She admitted that she felt sorry for Ben. Chad was surprised after what he did to her. Jake overheard Gwen talking on the phone and she admitted she was planning a surprise for Jack and Jennifer. She thought he was obsessed with her. He said he didn’t care about her. He was worried about Abby. Shawn and Ben were at the station. Ben thought Vincent was going to tell them Ciara was alive. He was about to leave, but Shawn said he had to arrest him. Kayla called Allie to tell her about the test results. Steve ran into Tripp so he could tell him something, but he beat him to it. Steve said he wanted to tell him the truth himself. He wanted to know how she did it. Steve admitted it was his idea for her to test his toothbrush. Trip was surprised he did that because he thought he believed him. He said he did believe him. He wanted to prove he was telling the truth. Allie arrived at the hospital to see the test results. Kayla admitted that Tripp didn’t know about the test. Allie told her how Tripp knew about it. Gwen told Jake how Abby trusted her. He called her out for her fake behavior. Gwen thought he was in love with Abby.

 

Shawn told Ben what he did for why he had to get arrested. He was okay with it. Shawn read him his rights. Steve apologized for not telling Tripp the truth. He wanted to know when the results would be ready. He said Kayla had them. Allie wanted to know if Kayla believed him. She didn’t give her an answer. She didn’t think there was a point to ask family to pick sides. Kayla wanted to wait for the test results. Abby talked to Chad about Rolf’s plan to clone Stefano. He was surprised Rolf would do that. Abby let him know that Gwen was going above and beyond for them. Gwen and Jake argued about whether he wanted to sleep with Abby. Kate overheard him talking about not wanting to sleep with Abby or Gwen. Tripp and Steve arrived at the hospital. He and Allie wanted to find out the test results. Ben apologized to Shawn for the way he spoke to him when he was grieving Ciara’s death too. Shawn talked to him about what Ciara meant to him. He knew Ben and Ciara loved each other. He didn’t know how to live without her because she was everything to him. Kayla told Tripp that he was the father of the baby. Shawn advised Ben to keep going with his life because Ciara would want it. Kate wanted to know what Jake meant by wanting to sleep with someone else at the mansion. He wouldn’t tell her who he wanted. Abby considered postponing the party, but Gwen got upset. Abby was a little suspicious so Gwen had to cover herself. Kayla told everyone that Tripp is the father of Allie’s baby.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, November 2 2020

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It was the day of Dina’s memorial. Lola told Kyle she lit a candle for Dina. Summer bristled when she saw Kyle and Lola at Crimson Lights. Lola explained it was innocent and shared her opinion that Summer was throwing away the best thing to ever happen to her. Summer told her to mind her own business. Lola felt that Summer should remember that this day was about Dina. Kyle and Summer agreed to set their issues aside and focus on Dina. Summer and Kyle rode to the church together. Traci and Ashley reminisced about Dina. Jack assured Theo he was welcome at the memorial. Theo was concerned about Kyle’s viewpoint, but Jack said Kyle had to respect Theo’s place in the family. Theo commented on the emerald accessories that Jack made for everyone but him. Jack explained that he only included those who were there the night Dina died. He never meant to exclude Theo and wished Theo had been there that night.

Chance supported Abby on this difficult day. He was going to take off work, to be with her, but she urged him to go. Ashley talked with Chance and was impressed. She told Abby he was the real deal. Theo livened up the memorial celebration, just like Dina wanted. He played an old song that was one of Dina’s favorites. Jack, Traci, Ashley, Abby and Lola loved it. Kyle sulked and tried to confront Theo, but Jack wouldn’t let him. Kyle ran out, and Summer followed him. He told her that he felt like the Abbotts were pushing him out. She told him he was being absurd. He didn’t understand why his family fell for Theo’s tricks. She told him that everyone saw Theo’s scam.

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Days Short Recap Monday, November 2, 2020

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Ben pointed the gun at Vincent to get him to admit whether he killed Ciara. Vincent told him to he killed Ciara the same way he killed Wendy. Ben told him that he was going to put a few bullets in him. He called Ben’s bluff and told him to do it. Steve and Kayla noticed how John and Marlena didn’t sit with them. John showed up while they were talking. He wanted to apologize for trying to hit Steve. Steve understood and was glad he came to his senses. John got offended by that because he still thought Tripp was guilty of raping his granddaughter. Shawn was at the cemetery to say goodbye to Ciara when Tripp showed up. Shawn wondered why he was at the cemetery. Tripp told him that he wanted to pay his respects, but he wanted to wait until everyone left. Shawn didn’t understand why he didn’t go to the church. He said the situation with Allie was why he didn’t go. Steve told John how Allie was drunk when the rape happened so she didn’t know for a fact that Tripp raped her. John was about to yell at him when Kayla stopped them from arguing. Vincent told Ben he didn’t have it in him anymore to kill. He reminded him how he couldn’t kill Ciara or Eli. Eli wanted to get out of the hospital to stop Ben. He couldn’t forgive himself if Ben killed Vincent on his watch. He tried to get out of bed, but he fell on the floor.

Kayla continued to tell John and Steve that they should be mourning Ciara. Steve agreed with her and wanted to go with John to the pub. Steve thought they would have the proof they need that Tripp was innocent. John wanted to know what proof he meant. Ben said that he loved Ciara because he loved her and didn’t kill Eli because he was innocent. He had no problem killing because he killed before. Vincent knew he wasn’t going to die at his hands. Ben said he had no problem putting a bullet in his head. Steve and Kayla told John how they got a DNA test done to prove whether Tripp raped Allie. Steve wanted him to accept that Tripp was innocent. John said there was nothing to accept because he believed Allie. He said they would be disappointed and would find out what type of man Tripp really is. Lani told Eli he was talking in his sleep. He said he was sorry for something. Vincent told Ben he changed and wasn’t a killer anymore. He said Ciara was the reason why he changed. He told Vincent he changed his life when he took his wife. He said there was nothing left for him, but pain. Ben was about to shoot Vincent when he said he was holding out on him and there was more to the story. Steve wanted John to give Tripp the benefit of the doubt. She reminded him how they did the test behind his back and knew he would be mad about it. Steve agreed that Tripp deserved to know the truth. Vincent was about to tell Ben about Ciara when Shawn showed up. He demanded that Ben put down the gun. Eli said he was talking about Ben in his sleep, but Lani told him how he mentioned Kristen. He said he felt guilty for arresting Kristen. Lani felt like she was hiding something for why she changed her plea. Ben told Shawn that Vincent was about to tell him what happened to Ciara.

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Y&R Short Recap, Friday, October 30, 2020

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Amanda decides to meet with her mother’s neighbor Nadine to find out more about her mother Rose. Nate tells Nick that the damage to his hand is worse than he thought and he is scared. Nick offers to listen whenever he needs a friend. Billy takes Lily out to lunch and tells her that Adam wanted to call a truce with him. Billy also tells Lily that Adam has cut ties with the Newmans and he wants a fresh start to his life. Chelsea waits with Kevin and Chloe for her test results after her fainting spell. Chelsea accepts Kevin and Chloe ‘s invitation to move into the Chancellor Mansion. Devon tells Elena that he will never forgive her for throwing away their relationship because of a one-night stand. Billy and Lily kiss inside the elevator of the Grand Phoenix even though they had both agreed not to get personally involved with each other because it would ruin their business relationship.

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Days Short Recap Friday, October 30, 2020

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Jennifer and Jack went to Hope’s place to get her for the memorial. They had trouble finding her and then she found the note she left for her. Claire was upset that things didn’t go well at the memorial. Julie tried to make her feel better about what happened. Claire wanted to do something for Ciara since she tried to kill her. Ben was determined to make sure Vincent didn’t make it to his arraignment. Jennifer read Hope’s letter to Jack. Hope mentioned not being able to go to the memorial service. Lani didn’t understand why Kristen confessed to what she did. She wanted to know if she did it on her own. Brady went to Eli and blamed him for why Kristen changed her plea. Eli said that Kristen deserved to pay for her crimes. Brady advised him to pray that Lani would understand how he tricked her best friend into a confession. Eli wanted to know if Brady was going to tell Lani what he did. Brady told him that he wouldn’t tell Lani the truth because of Kristen. Lani couldn’t believe Kristen didn’t fight back. Kristen didn’t want her to get upset over what happened. She assured her that she would be okay. Jennifer continued to read Hope’s letter. Hope wanted to look for Ciara and how she couldn’t go to the memorial. Ben was about to go after Vincent when Claire showed up at his place.

Jennifer was upset about what Hope wrote. Jack tried to make her feel better about it. Jennifer wanted to go after Hope, but Jack didn’t think it was a good idea. Brady showed up at the station so she could say goodbye to Rachel. Eli showed up at the station to see Lani. She didn’t know what she would have done if she were Kristen. He told her how was bringing Ciara’s killer to justice. Claire said she was at Ben’s place to take him to the memorial. He said he wasn’t going to it. She wanted to know where he was going if it weren’t to the memorial. He didn’t want to go to a grave site and see Ciara’s name without anything else there. Claire asked him if he thought she was alive. He didn’t tell her if he thought she was alive. He had to go. Kristen wanted Brady to take Rachel away so she wouldn’t see her be taken away. Jennifer and Jack told Doug and Julie how Hope left town. Ben took Vincent out of the police station. He pointed the gun at him.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, October 29, 2020

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Chance tells Adam that he is back on the police force and Adam tells Chance that Chelsea  left him and it is best that  she and Connor not be around him right now.    Adam has .ca meeting with   Nick and Victoria and tells them he  will no longer be a part of the Newman family.  Nick and Victoria suspect that Adam is up to something but they don’t know what it is yet. Theo feels left out of the  family when Jack invites him to the family meeting to plan Asia’s memorial service and nobody likes his ideas. Theo also notices everyone is wearing jewelry made from the stones in the emerald necklace but nobody thought to make him a piece of jewelry.  Chloe thinks that Chelsea should use an alias to get investors for her  new clothing line.  Chelsea gets so upset  that Chloe is glad she  left Adam that she gets up to leave the meeting and as she is walking away she passes out.   Adam meets with Victor  and shows him the papers that prove he has legally changed his name to Adam Wilson.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, October 29, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Kate shot Clyde when he tried to come near her. Abe showed up and saw her with her gun. Ben assured Eli that he would let him know the second he heard from Clyde. Eli was upset that he kept quiet about his father coming to see him. He wasn’t sure if he believed he would tell him anything. Kayla told Rolf that he couldn’t pull off his plan to have her give birth to Stefano but he was sure he could do it. She refused to help him and tried to get out of the lab. Abe tried to talk Kate out of pointing the gun on Clyde. Kate wanted him to spend the rest of his life in prison. The police were on their way so Abe told her that she might get her wish. Rolf told Kayla how he gave her a drug so she couldn’t move. He said it would make it easy for him to inject her. Steve showed up at the lab and beat Rolf up. Kate took Henry to Allie. Nicole wanted to know how she was able to get Henry away from Kate. She explained how it happened. Eli told Ben how Clyde was shot. Ben wanted to see him. Eli went into the interrogation room and gave Rolf his phone to make a call. He called Gwen and told her to meet him at the station. If she didn’t, he planned on telling the police about her.

Gwen lied to Chad and Abby about where she was going. Kayla snapped at Steve when he wanted to give her something to drink. She apologized, but she couldn’t remember what Rolf did to her. Kate thanked Nicole for helping Allie when she couldn’t turn to her family. Kate told Allie that she knew what happened to her. Kayla talked to Steve about feeling helpless after what Rolf did to her. She felt the same way she did when she was raped. Chad wanted to stay up and wait for Gwen. Abby asked him why he wanted to wait for her. He said he a letter opener wouldn’t have cut through the thick rope. He noticed how nervous she got when her phone rang. Rolf was happy to see Gwen at the station. He wanted to know how she was going to get him our. She didn’t know how she would pull it off. He warned her that he would tell what she was doing to Abby. Chad continued to talk about his suspicions to Abby, but she didn’t think she was suspicious. Kayla told Steve how she was reminded about the rape and that’s why Tripp’s situation was hard for her. She wanted to know what would happen if he was the one who raped her. Ben saw Clyde told him how he was going back to prison and could have Vincent killed. Ben wanted to kill him with his own hands. Steve said he would have to deal with it if Tripp was the one who raped Allie.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Abby worries that Chance will spend too much time at the police station if he gets the job as detective. Paul tells Chance he has the job as detective, but he is under a probationary period. Chase later shares the good news with Abby who hides the fact that she is worried about his new job. Summer struggles with her insecurity about Kyle and Lola but despite her insecurity she decides to talk to Kyle and try to work things out with him. Kyle talks to Jack who helps him realize that Summer has every reason to doubt his feelings for her. Kyle tells Summer he understands how she feels and admits that he is confused about his feelings and that she made the right decision when she left before they eloped. Elena is also struggling with what man she wants Nate or Devon and Amanda is the only one who tells her not to ask for Devon’s forgiveness until she decides if she wants him back in her life. Amanda tells Devon that the private investigator told her that he has spoken to all of her mother’s neighbors and none of them remember seeing her pregnant but remember that she suddenly showed up with a baby girl. Amanda tells Elena that she is sorry because she feels she is to blame for her break-up with Devon but Elena tells her that she has nothing to apologize for because it wasn’t her fault. Amanda thinks that Elena doesn’t know if she wants to be with Devon or Nate. Summer tells Kyle she is confused about what she wants and Kyle wishes that they would have talked about her doubts before because he doesn’t think he can handle being rejected by her again.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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Orpheus warned John that Marlena better have his son or he was going to have Henry killed. Marlena showed up with Christian. He wasn’t happy about being taken out of Bayview. He told his father how he was doing so much better at Bayview than he was in prison. Orpheus wanted to help him get his son. Kate ran into Clyde and wanted to call the police. She realized that he had Henry. Rolf told Kayla how he planned on cloning a new Stefano. Steve asked security whether they’ve seen Kayla. He talked to Roman about the prisoners being out and taking Kayla. Roman was sure they left town. Kayla told Rolf she felt sad for him for feeling like he had to cling to Stefano. He said her plan wasn’t going to work. He wanted to achieve his goal. He told her how she was going to help him create the clone. Kate demanded that Clyde give her the baby. He told her to throw her phone in the bushes. She wanted to know why he kidnapped the baby. She was willing to pay the ransom. Orpheus wanted Christian to go with him and he would see David. He planned on killing Henry if he didn’t go with him. Christian wanted to know if he could really keep them safe. He promised his on he would, but he had to take care of John and Marlena first.

Steve and Roman looked at the security footage and realized that Rolf took Kayla. Kayla refused to help Rolf with his plan. John wanted to give Orpheus money since he didn’t plan on honoring his deal with Marlena. Clyde warned Kate that Henry could be hit in the crossfire if the police came after him. Kate offered to be a hostage. He didn’t think she would make Ben feel better. She was willing to make him feel better. He thought Henry was more valuable than she was to him. Steve wanted to call Chad because he felt that Rolf kidnapped Kayla because of Stefano. Kayla warned Rolf that Steve would be after him. Orpheus heard the sirens and warned Marlena and John that he wouldn’t give them Henry if he got arrested again. He told John to tie up Marlena and he would tie him up. Christian hit Orpheus in the head with a paint can. He told John and Marlena that he pretended to go along with his father so he wouldn’t hurt them or Henry. Steve told Roman about his conversation with Chad. Kayla told Rolf he needed to give up on his plan and turn himself in. He refused to do that. He said he would do it on his own. He picked up a needle. Kayla tried to keep him from injecting her. She said she felt sorry for her. She told him to run now because she understood him. He demanded an answer from her. Kate said she had a pacifier in her pocketbook, but pulled a gun out on Clyde. Rolf told Kayla he was planting the embryo in her. Kate shot Clyde.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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Nick and Sharon meet Faith’s new friend Jordan and they make it clear to both girls that they can only meet at Sharon or Buck’s house. Victoria tells Lily that she should keep her guard up with Billy for the sake of her business as well as her personal life. Billy asks Victoria to give up her fight with Phyllis and let her have the hotel. Victoria thinks Phyllis has something on Billy and asked him to talk to her. Lola and Elena go out to celebrate their first day as roommates and forget about their problems. Kyle sets up a romantic evening to prove to Summer how much he loves her but when he mentions Lola’s name. Summer gets angry with Kyle and warns him to leave because he still has feelings for Lola.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Allie and Nicole panicked when they realized that Henry was gone. Allie realized the repair guy was the one who took him. Orpheus told John how his associate took Marlena’s great grandson. John didn’t think he would be that cruel to take the child. Orpheus told him to call Allie if he didn’t believe her. He called her and she told him what happened to Henry. He asked her if she called the police. Marlena went to Bayview to have Christian released from Bayview. Dr. Morris said it would take time to have him released, but she needed it done immediately. Lucas told Kate how about Allie getting raped. He blamed himself, but she tried to make him feel better. He felt he should have protected her. He thought he could have prevented the entire thing. He was upset that Allie had a constant reminder of the rape because of Henry. Allie told Nicole how she let a stranger in their home during a prison break. Lani showed up to get details about Henry. Eli questioned Ben about whether Clyde came back. Eli wanted to search his place for Clyde. Dr. Morris told Marlena that Christian was better off at Bayview the same way Claire was. She didn’t want her compared to Christian. He wanted to talk with the other board members and get back to her the next day, but she refused to leave. Dr. Morris finally gave in to her, but she said that she took care of everything and needed Christian.

John demanded that Orpheus get Henry. He assured him that Henry would be safe as long as Marlena did what he wanted. Clyde didn’t want to keep babysitting Henry because he wanted to check on Ben. Ben thought Eli was going to find the gun. Kate hoped Allie’s rapist paid for what he did. Lucas told her he didn’t and he let her know it was Tripp who did it. Lani told Allie about everyone involved in the blackout. John wanted to see Henry and Marlena. Orpheus assured him that Henry would be okay as long as Marlena did what he wanted. He told John what he wanted her to do. The doctor brought Christian to Marlena, but he refused to be with her. Ben didn’t want Eli to keep searching his room. Eli told him that Lani got a tip about Clyde being spotted in the area. Lani called Eli to tell him about Clyde taking Allie’s baby. Eli wanted to know if he lied to him and was protecting his father. Christian wanted answers from Marlena about her getting him out of Bayview. She told him about Orpheus’ plan, but he wouldn’t go along with it. Nicole tried to make Allie feel better about Henry being missing. Allie regretted the time she lost with Henry. Ben admitted that Clyde was with him earlier. Eli demanded to know why he did tell him the truth when he was there earlier. Orpheus warned John that there were instructions to kill Henry if something happened to him. He wanted John to give him the gun. Marlena told Christian what happened with Orpheus. Ben felt bad about what he did and hoped nothing happened to Henry. Eli was taking Ben to the station. Kate ran into Clyde at the park and saw him with Henry.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, October 26, 2020

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Kevin told Lily that the article made it hard for Chelsea’s company. Someone tried to break into Victoria’s house while the kids were inside with the nanny, and she and Billy thought it was Adam. Billy wanted to do another article on Adam even though he had no proof of any more wrongdoing by Adam. Victoria urged Billy to let go of the revenge, for his own mental health. Billy contacted Alyssa about a second article, but she had no interest in it. Lily sided with Victoria on the second article. Lily and Billy admitted that they wanted to kiss, but they agreed it’d be a bad idea, because they were co-CEOs and friends. Kevin ran into Adam and gloated about his misfortune. Adam warned that Kevin wouldn’t be cocky for long. Chelsea told Chloe that the last remaining sponsor pulled out of her new fashion line because of the article, stalling Chelsea’s plan for a launch. Chelsea confided that she broke up with Adam. She knew in her head she was better off, but she didn’t feel it in her heart yet. She worried about what to tell Connor, and Chloe offered support. Chelsea had a headache, but she said it was nothing to be concerned about. Adam showed up wanting to talk to Chelsea, but she gave him the brush off and left. Chloe and Adam rehashed the things they did to each other. She felt that he hadn’t changed, and she vowed to make sure Chelsea continued to remember she was too good for him.

Esther threatened to throw Gloria out if she caused trouble for Chloe and Kevin. Gloria retrieved the flash drive from the jar on the shelf where she hidden it, and she put it in a new hiding place, in a box on a table. Kevin overheard Gloria arguing with someone on the phone. He confronted her, and he didn’t believe her explanation, so she got fed up and decided to leave. Kevin was concerned for his mom, but he worried whatever trouble she was in would put Chloe and the kids at risk, so he thought it was best that she go. Gloria left, and she didn’t take the flash drive with her. Victoria asked Chelsea if she tried to break in to see Johnny. Chelsea denied it. Chelsea clarified that she wanted to see Johnny, but she wasn’t trying to take him away from Victoria. Victoria wondered if Adam had tried to break in for Chelsea. Chelsea said she and Adam broke up. Rey spotted the person Adam hired to follow him. Adam arranged to have a new person tail Rey. Billy accused Adam of trying to break into Victoria’s house. Adam denied it. Adam said he’d never hurt Chelsea’s son. Billy’s temper flared and he said Victoria was Johnny’s mother. Chelsea overheard Billy and Adam talking about Delia. Adam said that Billy was harassing him because he couldn’t get over Delia no matter how sorry Adam was and no matter how many times he’d begged forgiveness. Billy warned Adam not to come near his children again.

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Days Short Recap Monday, October 26, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Marlena wanted to know what Orpheus wanted with her. He didn’t give her any details about his plan with Clyde. John went to Ben’s place to get Marlena, but he let him know that she wasn’t there. Steve and Kayla talked about the blackout. He didn’t want her to be by herself, but she assured him she was fine. He didn’t want her alone with Orpheus, Clyde, and Rolf being on the loose. They also talked about Tripp, and he overheard the end of it. John was upset when Ben told him how Orpheus was on the loose. He demanded to know why he didn’t tell him that already. Ben wondered if Orpheus really had Marlena. He wanted to call the police, but John said he wasn’t calling anyone. Orpheus wanted Marlena to help Christian. She didn’t want to do it because he tried to kill Will. Orpheus told her how Christian was being treated in prison and how he tried to commit suicide. He wanted Marlena to get Christian out of prison. Tripp wanted to know if Steve and Kayla were talking about him and Allie. Clyde pretended to be an electrician to get into Nicole’s apartment. Allie was surprised that Clyde would want to go to her apartment to check the circuit breaker. He managed to convince her that he needed to get inside. John thought Ben could help Marlena. Orpheus wanted Marlena to check Christian out of Bayview. She assured Orpheus that his son was okay. He didn’t believe that. He told her how she was able to get her granddaughter out so she could get his son out of Bayview.

Steve lied to Tripp about asking Kayla to put in a good word for him at medical school. Tripp wondered what would happen if Kayla didn’t believe him. Steve was sure she would believe him. Kayla was waiting for the security guard, but Rolf showed up. Rolf pulled out his gun when he noticed that she looked at her phone. Orpheus warned Marlena that he did something to guarantee that she helped him. John and Ben talked about the breakout. He wanted to know if Clyde already got in touch with him. Ben thought about his last conversation with Clyde. Clyde let Allie think he was about to leave the apartment, but he taped the lock and stayed inside. Marlena panicked because she thought Orpheus had John. He assured him that he took someone else she would care about. Ben told John he didn’t hear from Clyde, but he knew someone who could help. Steve tried to call Kayla, but he didn’t get an answer. Rolf wanted Kayla to get Stefano’s essence back, but she told him it wouldn’t happen. John warned Ben that his father would be collateral damage. He was okay with it if he hurt Marlena. Ben knew that Ciara would give him a hard time if she knew he helped Clyde. He was determined to make Clyde pay if he had something to do with Marlena’s disappearance. John found Oprheus and demanded to know where to find Marlena. He warned John it wasn’t a good idea because he wouldn’t fine Marlena. Allie checked Henry’s crib and discovered he was missing. Clyde had Henry with him in the park.

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, October 23, 2020

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Elena tells Lola why Devon ended their relationship. Lola tells Elena she can live in her apartment with her. Elena decides to stop volunteering at the clinic so she doesn’t have to work so closely with Nate but Nate tells Elena that he will stop volunteering at the clinic so she doesn’t have to give up working at the clinic. Amanda accepts an invitation to go with Devon to see a singer he wants to sign to his streaming service. Rey gives Sharon a beautiful engagement ring and they decide to set a date for their wedding. Chelsea hears a conversation between Adam and Rey in which Adam tells Rey that Sharon and he will always find their way back to each other because they belong together. Rey tells Adam that Sharon has changed and doesn’t love him anymore. Adam returns home and tells Chelsea they need to make plans to leave town and move closer to Connor. Chelsea tells Adam she overheard his conversation with Rey where he told Rey that he and Sharon will always find their way back to each other because they belong together. Adam tries to explain that he was just trying to get under Rey’s skin and he didn’t, mean anything that he said to Rey. Chelsea has had enough of Adam’s lies so she tells Adam she is done with him and leaves the apartment. Rey and Sharon decide to get married on New Year’s Eve to put the old year behind them and have a new beginning together. Elena fears that Devon will pull the funding from the clinic if she continues to work there so she tells Nate that she must stop working there in order to make sure that people get the help they need. Amanda gets the report from the private investigator she hired and the report says that he spoke to her mother’s next door neighbor. The woman told the private investigator that she never saw her mother Rose pregnant but one day she suddenly saw her with a baby girl who she said was her daughter.

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Days Short Recap Friday, October 23, 2020

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Belle was creeped out because she had to be at the house by herself when Jan showed up. Jan said she had something for her and reached in her pocketbook. Clyde told Ben how he didn’t answer him about going with him. Ben didn’t want to leave because he wanted to get revenge on Vincent. He wanted him to feel the pain he felt. Sarah talked to Philip about Xander when he showed up and saw them together. Jan had an object and Belle thought she was about to hit her with it. Jan let her know she had a crystal for Claire, but Belle didn’t want it. She wanted her to go. Sarah couldn’t believe Xander was upset to see her talking to Philip. Sarah tried to explain why they were talking to each other. Clyde told Ben how he was the only family he had left and that’s why he was there. Jan wanted to make sure Claire got her gift. Belle told her that she would give it to her, but she didn’t believe her. She thought Belle was jealous of her relationship with Claire. She thought she was too old to be friends with Claire. Jan thought her relationship with Philip was inappropriate. Clyde tried to convince not to kill Vincent, but Ben snapped and said he was why Ciara was dead. Clyde told him to live the life he was meant to live.

Belle told Jan that Philip was her client so her relationship with him wasn’t inappropriate. Jan reminded her how she was married to Philip and cheated on Shawn multiple times with him. Belle wanted to know how long she was obsessed with Shawn. Belle told her that he would never want to be with her. She thought Jan lied about having a gift for Claire, but she said she did have a gift for her. Belle told her how Shawn would never love her. She kept pushing Jan until she snapped and raised the crystal over her head. Shawn showed up while Jan had the crystal in the air. He demanded to know why Jan was in his house. She explained why she was there. Clyde told Ben that Ciara would be mad at him if she knew what he was doing with the gun. He told him to move on with his life. Ben couldn’t believe he was lecturing him. He wanted to know what he was doing, but he wouldn’t tell him. Sarah told Xander that she was going to sleep on the couch if he had to be in the room. Belle and Shawn wanted Jan to get out of the house. Jan finally decided to leave. Shawn wanted to know what she wanted.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, October 22, 2020

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Gloria tells Chloe that she returned home because she missed the love and support of her family. Chloe agrees with Michael and Kevin that Gloria is hiding a secret. Jack tells his family that he and Lauren decided to take the stones from the emerald necklace and have a jeweler put the stones into several pieces of jewelry so that each member of the family can have a piece of jewelry with which they can remember Dina. Lauren keeps the largest stone in the necklace which is a great compromise for everyone. Kyle confronts Summer about leaving him on the day they were supposed to get married. Summer tells Kyle she left him because she saw the text message he sent to Lola. Kyle insists that he doesn’t love Lola and he is upset with Summer for lying to him and staying in town to spy on him. Kyle talks to Jack and later tells Summer that he is determined to earn her trust and prove to her that he loves her. Amanda and Lily are worried about Devon, but he says he isn’t sorry they made love.

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Days Short Recaps Thursday, October 22, 2020

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Rolf was ready to kill Chad for burning up Stefano’s essence. Chad tried to convince him not to do it. Chad fought him over the gun and took it from him. Gwen walked in the room and wanted to know what happened. He told her about Rolf and wanted her to call the police. She made excuses to get out of calling the police. He wanted to tie Rolf up so he left her alone with him. Belle surprised John and wondered where Marlena was. He told her how she was with a patient. Eli went to Ben’s place to find out about Clyde. Clyde hid in the bathroom so Eli wouldn’t see him. Ben told Eli to search the place if he didn’t believe he was jumpy because of the blackout. Belle wanted to know what happened to John’s hand, but he was more concerned about her. He knew something was bothering her. Eli decided not to check Ben’s room after all. He noticed Ciara’s picture and figured Ben was struggling. He said he would see Ben at the memorial. Rolf was happy to see Gwen and noticed he took his advice. He saw how she was able to get Chad to trust her. Rolf wanted her to help him and he would help her. She wanted to know how she could help him. He warned her that he would tell Chad the truth about her unless she helped him escape.

Belle talked to John about what’s going on with Jan. John understood because of everything she put her through. He said she had Shawn, but she told him how he wasn’t happy with her. She also told him how Jan’s trying to get close to Claire. Chad told Abby how Rolf was at the mansion. She wanted to know what he wanted. He didn’t know, but he wanted to make sure he went back to prison. She called Rolf’s bluff and told him to tell Chad because he wouldn’t believe her. Belle continued to talk to John about Jan trying to get to Claire. She blamed herself and Shawn for why Claire needed help. John tried to make her feel better about Claire. Ben told Clyde he wasn’t safe just because he didn’t tell Eli about him. Clyde asked him if he wanted to go with him. Gwen was on the floor when Chad and Lani saw her. Lani wanted to know what happened with Rolf. Gwen apologized for Rolf getting away. She said he attacked her before he got away. Lani left and Chad questioned how Rolf got out of the ropes. She said he used a letter opener. Chad questioned that reason. He picked up the rope and asked her how she didn’t see Rolf cutting through the rope. Abby walked in and asked if Rolf was arrested. Ben was surprised Clyde wanted him to go with him. Clyde reminded him how he was his only family so he should go with him.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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At the DiMera mansion, Chad went to check something. He found a flashlight and saw Rolf. Chad told Rolf to leave. Rolf wanted the microchip that had Stefano’s essence. When Chad wouldn’t give him what he wanted, he pulled a gun out on him. Chad said he didn’t have the microchip because he and Tony burned the microchip. Rolf was upset. Chad told him Stefano was gone. Chad said Rolf couldn’t bring him back. Rolf told him that he had to avenge Stefano’s death if he was gone. Rolf put the gun on Chad again. Gwen went to talk to Abby. They talked about Jake and Chad’s feud. They also talked about Jake thinking Gwen had a reason for planning the party for Jack and Jennifer. Abby said she appreciated her help. Gwen looked forward to the party. Gwen wondered if Jake would be invited to the party. Abby hoped Chad would get along with Jake. Abby confided in her that Chad had trouble fitting in with the DiMeras when he found out he was one. Abby didn’t really think Chad getting along with Stefano was a good thing because he was everything Stefano wasn’t.

Lani didn’t understand why Kristen confessed to stabbing Victor. Eli was about to say something to her when she got a call. Shawn called her to tell her about the prison break. Marlena was shocked to see Orpheus in her living room. She told him John was home. Orpheus knew John wasn’t in any condition to help her. She said he was a fool to underestimate John. She said he would be there right away if she called him. Orpheus told her to let John sleep so they could spend time together. Orpheus told Marlena that he was the reason for the blackout. She wanted to know why he did it. He said he needed her help. She said she wasn’t going to help him. He threatened to go after John if she didn’t do it. Marlena agreed to help him. Orpheus took Marlena out of the house. Ben was shocked to see Clyde at his door. Clyde told him about the breakout and how it was Orpheus’ idea to do it. Ben called Marlena to warn her about Orpheus. Clyde wanted to know why he cared so much about Marlena. Ben said Marlena gave him his life back and that was how he was able to be with Ciara. Ben talked about his love for Ciara. Clyde told him he was sorry for his loss. Ben was doubtful of Clyde’s sincerity. Clyde told him he wished he could be at the memorial. Ben said he probably wasn’t going. Clyde wanted to know what else he had to do. Ben said he wanted to honor her in his own way. Clyde knew he was out for revenge. Ben wanted to make Vincent pay for what he did. Eli showed up at his room.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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Chance tells Abby that even though the police inquiry into what happened in Vegas was very long, he thinks there is a good possibility that he will get the job at the police department. Billy sees Faith at the park alone with an older girl and calls Nick to let him know. Nick doesn’t answer his phone so Billy heads to Crimson Lights to tell Mariah. Mariah calls Nick and tells him Faith is at Chancellor Park with an older girl. Nick brings Faith to Crimson Lights where both Mariah and Nick give her a lecture about never sneaking out of the house without permission. Faith promises she won’t sneak out again and Nick agrees not to tell Sharon about the incident. Nate gets a deep cut on his hand because his hand hit some glass when he fell after Devon punched him in the face. A tearful Elena begs Devon to forgive her and says she will do anything to fix their relationship. Devon asks Elena to sleep in the guest room and pack her things in the morning because he doesn’t want her living in the house anymore.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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Kevin thinks Gloria is hiding something and wonders why she came home for a surprise visit. Billy listens to Jack as he shares memories of Dina. Jack also shows Billy the emerald necklace that brought Dina so much joy in the final hours of life. Devon accepts the businessman of the year award and in his speech he thanks both of his grandmothers, Neil and Dru, Nick, and Nate & Elena without him. Elena can’t stand the guilt anymore and after the gala is over she leaves the Grand Phoenix crying. Devon chases after her and finds her and, through tears, she admits that she and Nate slept together and it meant nothing to her. Devon leaves and heads back to the Grand Phoenix to punch Nate in the face.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Orpheus went to see Clyde. He wasn’t happy to see him. He reminded him how his son killed his stepdaughter. Clyde warned him to stay away from him. Orpheus had an idea that he wanted to include Clyde in as long as he stopped threatening him. Ben was ready to Vincent for what he did to Ciara. He was about to leave when Marlena showed up. She wanted to ask him some questions. Abby wanted to know what happened when Chad talked to Jake. He told her how Jake felt he deserved a stake in the company. She reminded him how he was able to get into the company because of Stefano. Chad wasn’t thrilled that she sounded like she defended him. She wanted him to find a way to get along with Jake. Clyde wanted to know why Orpheus wanted to work with him. He wanted to know the catch. Ben had to hide the evidence bag so Marlena wouldn’t see it. He blamed himself for what happened to Ciara, but Marlena assured him it wasn’t his fault. Abby continued to convince Chad to get along with Jake. Marlena wanted Ben to stay with her and John. She wanted to take him to Ciara’s memorial service, but he didn’t want to go to it. Clyde agreed to work with Orpheus so they could break out of prison. There was suddenly a blackout. Ben thought he saw Ciara.

Ben realized Ciara wasn’t really with him. She tried to talk him out of killing Vincent. Marlena talked to John about what happened when she talked to Ben. She felt bad for him after losing Ciara. “Ciara” continued to tell Ben not to kill Vincent. She warned him that their love wouldn’t mean anything if he did it. John knew how much Marlena cared about Ben. They continued to talk about him. He agreed they should go see him. “Ciara” continued to warn Ben not to kill Vincent. She asked him not to kill him because their love wouldn’t mean anything. Ben wanted to hold her, but she vanished. He was about to leave, but Clyde was at his door. Rolf ended up at the DiMera mansion. Orpheus was at the townhouse and saw Marlena.

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Chance told Rey he was worried he wouldn’t be able to become a cop. Sharon told Nick, Faith and Mariah that her margins were clear, and she was on he way to being cancer-free. Only Nick and Mariah seemed genuinely excited. Faith secretly made plans to meet an unnamed person. Concerned, Sharon privately questioned Faith’s lack of reaction to her news. Faih said she was excited, but overwhelmed. Nick was concerned Faith had only pretended to be happy. Mariah thought Faith was scared to be happy, and she thought they should give Faith some space. Faith snuck out of the house while Sharon was in bed. The Abbotts mourned Dina. Kyle ran into Lola and told her the news about Dina. She offered comforting words. Summer spied on Lola and Kyle and worried they were planning to get back together. After Kyle left, Summer confronted Lola and accused her of trying to get Kyle back. Lola said she didn’t want Kyle. Lola warned Summer that sneaking around and spying on Kyle wouldn’t win Kyle’s heart.

Kyle told Theo that Dina died and that the family knew she was going to die, so they’d all gathered to say goodbye. Theo was hurt no one called him so that he could’ve said goodbye to his grandmother. Kyle clarified that they didn’t deliberately exclude Theo, but Theo wasn’t interested in excuses. Kyle called Lola and thanked her for showing him a kindness he didn’t deserve from her. She didn’t mention that she ran nto Summer. Abby went to Chance and told him she wanted to start a family. Lauren dropped by to see if Dina reacted to the necklace. Jack brought her up to speed and thanked her for helping with the necklace and for her friendship.

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Days Short Recap Monday, October 19, 2020

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Philip was talking to someone on the phone about Xander when Brady walked in the room. Brady demanded to see Victor. Kayla told Steve that Allie let her get a sample from the baby. She said Allie thought it would prove he raped her. Steve said Tripp denied raping her. She wanted to know if he told Tripp about the test. He let her know he didn’t. She believed they should tell her. Brady told Philip that Kristen was getting sentenced unless Victor did something. Philip didn’t think Victor should do something since she tried to kill him. Kayla and Steve were talking about keeping the truth from Tripp when he overheard part of the conversation. John wondered why Marlena didn’t tell Roman about what happened to Allie. She didn’t think it was their place to tell it. They talked about how she felt bad. John thought Tripp was the one who should feel bad. Allie was confused about why Tripp would agree to the DNA test. Nicole said it was because it would clear him. She knew the test wouldn’t clear him because he’s a racist. Steve managed to cover for him and Kayla with Tripp. Tripp wanted a toothbrush. Brady wondered if Philip was tired of the games Victor wants to play with them. Brady figured he was trying to get Xander fired. He wanted to know who he was talking to on the phone.

Brady threatened to tell Xander what Philip was doing since he didn’t think Kristen deserved to be helped. Xander walked in the room and wanted to talk to Philip. John got upset while he and Marlena were talking about Allie’s rape. Marlena wanted to leave the pub just as Roman came back in the room. Roman wanted to know if John was okay. Allie thought it was weird that Tripp agreed to the test. Nicole thought he might believe he’s innocent and would be surprised. Kayla apologized to Tripp for letting him think they were on opposite sides. She wanted to talk about it. Tripp thought she wanted him to take the test. She said she wanted the truth to come out. He said he told the truth, but she wouldn’t believe him. Allie wondered how long it would take to get the test results. Brady blamed Xander for why Kristen was going to jail. Xander reminded him that Kristen put a knife in Victor. Brady got tired of talking to Xander and Philip so he went up to talk to Victor. Xander didn’t like Philip talking with Sarah. Philip said she became his confidante. He warned Philip to stay away from her. Steve thought Kayla was going to tell Tripp the truth. She knew he was still angry with her so she didn’t want to make things worse. Steve wanted to know if Tripp is the father.

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, October 16, 2020

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Lauren gives Jack the good news that she found the necklace that once belonged to Dina in a box of her father’s belongings that she had mailed to her. Lauren and Michael give the necklace to Jack who rushed home with Kyle. Jack sends a text to Abby and Traci who head home to be with the family as they all spend their last moments with Dina. Jack tells Kyle not to lose hope about his relationship with Summer. Jack tells Kyle that his biggest regret is never finding lasting love. Dina comes downstairs and Jack gives her the necklace and she cries as she holds the necklace in her hands. Dina tells her family that she made a mistake leaving them all those years ago and tells them not to make the same mistake. Dina tells Traci that she will never be forgotten. Dina apologizes to Ashley and tells her that she has always known she is an Abbott no matter what anyone says to her. Dina asks Jack to take care of the family now and he promises to take care of his family. Dina tells everyone she loves them and she will never leave them because she will be in their hearts forever. Dina hears John’s voice as we see her soul slip away and head up to heaven.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, October 15, 2020

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Summer hires someone that works at Society to spy on Kyle and send her videos of everything he does while he is in the restaurant. Summer discovers Kyle has reactivated his profile on all the dating apps he used when he wasn’t involved in a relationship. Adam tells Victor that he wished he had never known he was his father. Adam also tells Victor he could do anything to him because now he is a man with nothing to lose. Victor tells Adam that he should know by now never to threaten him. Victor later tells Nikki he fears he has lost Adam for good. Nick tells Victoria she is being petty trying to take the Grand Phoenix away from Phyllis. Nick tells Victoria that he won’t help her with her war with Adam. Nick tells Faith he is proud of what a smart, beautiful and mature young lady she has become and he is very proud to be her father.

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