Soap Opera Digest

By DANA BLOCK

Last update: July 12, 2009 - 1:40 PM

All My Children: Randi fled after hitting North in self-defense. North pleaded for Madison to help him, but she had other ideas. Ryan surprised Erica with a kiss. Jesse helped dispose of North's body after learning that Randi is pregnant. Madison gave Zach the case files against his wife.

As the World Turns: Craig took Carly to the cabin to talk some sense into her. Henry/Geneva was forced to make a pass at Brad. Bonnie learned that it was Paul who sabotaged Damian's boat. Carly took off after Craig forced her to confront her alcoholism. Riley told Tom that he had reconstructive surgery.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Several employees handed in their resignations to Eric, including Brooke. Steffy and Thomas arranged a romantic dinner for their parents. Pam had something up her sleeve at the fashion show. Bridget felt neglected as a newlywed. Thomas gave Rick a stern warning.

Days of Our Lives: Sami learned that Rafe's fiancée died on the day of their wedding. Max asked Bo for Chelsea's hand in marriage. Nicole feared that Stephanie would testify against EJ. Chloe found Kate's scarf in Daniel's apartment. A newspaper clipping revealed that Emily died under mysterious circumstances.

General Hospital: Ethan tried to blackmail Rebecca into stealing from Nikolas. Andrea planted some embarrassing e-mails on Alexis' computer. Spinelli went to great lengths to impress Maxie during karaoke night. Sonny made Claudia nervous after he decided to give Dominic a chance.

Guiding Light: Olivia's search for Natalia turned up nothing. Billy punched Alan at Bill's bachelor party. Jeffrey called Reva just before his plane went down. Bill made peace with Dinah by inviting her to his wedding. Marina burned the letter Edmund left for Henry.

One Life to Live: A judge agreed to let Cole work undercover instead of going to prison. John interrupted Starr and Cole's wedding to tell them the good news. Bo and Nora bonded during Matthew's struggles. Markko's father disowned him when he refused to stop seeing Langston.

The Young and the Restless: Billy and Mac's reunion was interrupted when Katherine was rushed to the hospital. Phillip told Nina that he faked his death because he couldn't take the stress of being a Chancellor. Victor found Mary Jane's wall of prospective victims and ordered her to leave town.

Dana Block is a columnist for North America Syndicate Inc.

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