Soap Opera Digest

By DANA BLOCK

Last update: May 17, 2009 - 1:15 PM

All My Children: JR drowned his sorrows after Adam named Scott as his successor. David blamed Adam for turning Little A against him. Marissa learned that Krystal sold her when she was a baby and that she and Babe are twins. Angie was busy reviving Ian while Kendall was led to believe that he was gone. Annie showed up at the Chandler mansion wielding a gun.

As the World Turns: Henry introduced Katie to an adoption attorney. Craig was granted custody of Johnny and decided to let Dusty visit the child on occasion. Luke and Damian appeared to be patching up their relationship. Carly started drinking heavily after learning that Parker quit school. Holden convinced Meg to move out of Fairwinds before the custody hearing.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Bill gave Stephanie a forum to publicly chastise her ex-husband and his trophy wife. Donna vowed to get even with Stephanie about her webcast. Steffy was touched by Rick's kindness, but Ridge was far from forgiving. Donna was caught off-guard by Bill's proposition.

Days of Our Lives: EJ handed the family empire over to Victor to save Stefano's life. Philip and Stephanie celebrated their engagement. Brady questioned Mia about her secret just as Will entered the room. EJ hired Owen, the Kiriakis' gardener, to kidnap Stephanie.

General Hospital: After a rocky start, Carly gave Patrick permission to continue with Michael's surgery. Alexis nearly spoiled Nikolas and Rebecca's date. Sonny asked Claudia if she was responsible for Michael's shooting. Luke, Tracy and Ethan headed to Singapore to rescue Holly. Lulu got a surprise when she visited Michael's hospital room.

Guiding Light: Shayne secretly served as a blood donor to Henry after the baby was found to be anemic. Shayne and Josh flew to Italy after hearing Edmund was in the hospital, but the patient turned out to be Roc Hoover. Reva got good news about her cancer. Reva and Marina took their kids on a walk while someone watched from the shadows.

One Life to Live: Powell held Marty and the others hostage at the fraternity house. John escaped from his straitjacket and took off to find Marty. Marcie, Starr and Cole arrived at the cemetery before the exhumation. Kyle told Rebecca the truth about Jessica's baby. Jessica's memory started to return about the night she gave birth.

The Young and the Restless: A government official asked Daniel to forge a painting to help capture some art thieves. Jill was broke after her bank in the Caymans collapsed. Nikki accepted Paul's marriage proposal. Victor fired Estella after finding proof she was tormenting Ashley. Lily and Cane exchanged wedding vows. Ashley picked up the phone, only to hear Sabrina's voice.

Dana Block is a columnist for North America Syndicate Inc.

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