LITTLE ROCK — (This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Dec. 24-28.) The Bold and the Beautiful: As the family gathered at the Forrester mansion for Christmas, Pam sensed Stephanie’s presence, while Eric found a way to get through the holiday without her. Bill and Katie celebrated Will’s first Christmas. The Logans and Forresters put their differences aside for the holiday. Pam opted not to prepare the celebratory feast, leaving the inexperienced Logan sisters in charge.
Hope and Thomas grew closer. Hope grew confident of a reunion with Liam, but Steffy warned her away after learning about Rick’s confession. Brooke had important information for Bill.
Katie offered support to Caroline, who was confronted by Bill. Hope grilled Liam about their relationship. Katie suspected a drinking problem was behind Bill’s poor judgment.
Days of our Lives: Sonny brought Will to the mansion to celebrate Christmas Eve. Victor received a thoughtful gift from Daniel, Brady, Justin and Bo.
Kristen gave a rare photo to Brady, who saw a chance for a long-term relationship, though she had other ideas.
Sami noticed Rafe was being distant, not knowing he witnessed her moment with EJ. The Hortons welcomed Gabi into the family and gave her her own ornament. Marlena and Roman celebrated Eric’s first midnight Mass, while a disillusioned Nicole received a sign. Kristen and Brady spent a romantic Christmas morning in bed, but he was forced to sneak out of her hotel room when EJ and Chad dropped by. EJ tried to pin down Sami about their relationship. Victor played Santa for sick children at the hospital. Rafe told Sami he was tired of the games, while EJ indicated to her he wanted to get closer. Eric declined Nicole’s New Year’s Eve invitation, and she sought solace with Rafe. After misunderstandings, Daniel and Jennifer had their lunch date and later kissed. EJ encouraged Chad to pursue Abigail.
Marlena balked when John suggested they double-date with Brady. Will had a bad dream about his unborn child, but Gabi reassured him.
General Hospital: On New Year’s Day, Connie hid Johnny in the Haunted Star office to keep him from confessing to police about the deaths of Cole and Hope. Starr sought to finish her conversation with Johnny. Dante and Lulu found out Maxie called Spinelli rather than them on Christmas Eve when she had cramps. Starr and Michael made up for lost time. Connie thwarted Starr’s attempt to call the police. Kristina heard a noise coming from Connie’s trunk. Todd caught Sam trying to crack the safe in his office. Sam warned Carly about Todd. Lucy continued to pit AJ against Tracy. Patrick asked Sabrina about her New Year’s plans, and she fantasized about spending the holiday with him.
Michael brought Starr to the hospital.
Dante put out an APB on Connie, who reappeared barreling down the road in her car. Visions plagued Olivia. Maxie learned she was the reason Ellie ended her relationship with Spinelli. Milo helped Spinelli with his plan. Emma told Sabrina she didn’t like Britt.
The Young and the Restless: Billy told Jack he wanted Jack to forget about running Newman and go back to Jabot. Victoria persuaded Billy to accompany her to Christmas dinner at Victor and Nikki’s. John’s musings about money, power and relationships disturbed Jack. Nick found military dog tags at Avery’s apartment. Avery reflected to Phyllis on her marriage.
Chelsea misunderstood when Adam told her about Sharon’s advice. Victor told Nikki they would start rebuilding the ranch after the New Year. Lauren and Michael discovered Fen’s untraceable phone. Kevin got angry at Chloe for telling Michael they were losing their house. Cane was annoyed when Neil invited Todd to join them for dinner at the Athletic Club. Tucker and Katherine set their differences aside.
Kyle found Jack passed out on the couch with an empty decanter next to him, prompting Phyllis and Neil to plan an intervention. Jack told Victor he knew all about his plan to get Adam to take him down, and Victor asked if his father would approve of his drug addiction.
TV Week, Pages 77 on 12/30/2012