(This column represents on-air summaries for the week of Dec. 23-27.)
The Bold and the Beautiful: Spurned Liam arrived at Brooke’s house to speak to Hope, but Brooke didn’t know where she was. In Hawaii, Wyatt got Hope to tell him what she saw between Liam and Steffy in the cabin. Quinn taunted Donna with news of Hope and Wyatt’s trip and her return to Forrester. On Christmas, the Forrester family reunited, and Rick and Caroline were surprised by each other’s gifts. Eric honored Stephanie’s memory in a new family tradition. Forrester welcomed Ridge back to Los Angeles, and a rivalry was reignited between him and Rick. Finally alone, Wyatt made his move on Hope. Liam told Brooke that Quinn again set him up. Ridge’s curiosity was aroused when he caught Brooke and Bill together, and she finally came clean. Liam told Hope of Quinn’s plot against them and tried to convince her that things were over with Steffy.
Days of our Lives: Sami finally came clean to EJ. Kate, Sonny and Gabi tried to hide their nerves from “Santa.” Hope had bad news about Bo for Ciara. Jordan sent a mysterious email. Victor tried to make up with Maggie.
Daniel got a Christmas surprise. Brady got high for Christmas just as Nicole arrived. Eric tried to interpret his dream about Nicole. EJ offered Sami support. The Hortons celebrated Christmas while Anne tried to thwart family tradition. Gabi identified Julie as a threat. Victor paid Eric an unexpected visit. Brady tried to stop Maggie from moving back into the mansion. Theresa conspired with Anne so she could “rescue” Daniel. JJ’s attitude adjustment threw Abigail. Jordan was con-◊icted by Rafe's Christmas gift. Nicole and Eric were reminded of when they first fell in love. Brady turned on JJ to save face with Daniel. Theresa asked JJ for a favor regarding Daniel. EJ took Sami to the woods, where she had a terrifying experience.
General Hospital: As Christmas arrived in Port Charles, Patrick’s decision left someone elated and another devastated. Sabrina made a startling discovery.
Dante sought the truth about what happened at the warehouse. Diane and Milo held vigil at Max’s bedside.
Ava toyed with AJ. Silas asked Sam on a date for New Year’s Eve. A military veteran who thought he had cancer came to Silas. Lulu and Dante discussed harvesting and fertilizing eggs to have another child. Maxie had an announcement for Robin and her parents. Nicolas suggested Britt move in with him. Felix thought Sabrina’s nausea was due to pregnancy. Maxie told Lulu she was leaving town to fi nd herself.A mysterious, handsome stranger visited Maxie. Silas was ready to come clean to Sam.
The Young and the Restless: Family and friends celebrated Summer’s birthday at the Underground. Sharon’s presence troubled Victor as he watched her work with Nicholas, and Victor warned him about her. Paul obtained the suit Fen wore the night Carmine died. Leslie struggled with a big family Christmas as she had dinner with Neil’s family. Billy was surprised that Jack was using Kyle against Victor. Billy and Victoria thought of Delia as they decorated their tree. Things got tense when Nick asked Avery what she and Dylan were doing for the holidays. Victor and Nikki clashed over the changes he made to her will. Someone snuck into Abby and Tyler’s hotel room during a romantic holiday in Los Angeles.
Paul questioned Summer about Fen and warned her that he could be an accessory to murder. Chloe interrupted Adam and Chelsea’s first Christmas with Connor. Victor gave Victoria shares of Chancellor-Newman to give to Johnny. Leslie worked on Christmas to get the charged against Devon dropped.
TV Week, Pages 79 on 12/29/2013