The Young and the Restless

What happened during the week of October 22, 2012

Victor went to the ranch and was stunned by the destruction. Victor said that Nikki was what was truly important, and he asked her to marry him for the last time. Phyllis tried to comfort an angry Summer about the car accident that had caused Chelsea's miscarriage. Nick helped Avery when she was locked out of her apartment. Phyllis suspected that Nick and Avery were poised to have an affair. Phyllis put off Ronan because she wanted to get Summer back in her life. Summer found out about Jamie, the teen whom Ronan was mentoring. Cane was disappointed that Jack had someone else in mind to be CEO of Jabot. Genevieve offered the Samantha impersonator $100,000 and learned that Colin was behind the scheme, but Cane wasn't convinced. Cane told Genevieve that she was poison to him and he wanted her out of his life. Jack asked Phyllis to work with him at Newman Enterprises. Phyllis offered to spy on Newman for Nick, but Nick informed her that he wanted no part of Newman Enterprises anymore. Jack persuaded Neil to leave Chancellor Industries to be Jabot CEO. Katherine said she was the only suitable replacement for Neil and that she'd come out of retirement. Billy was upset about Jack's choice for Jabot CEO because that was the job he had wanted. John warned Jack that the pain in his back was a symptom that he was doing wrong. Victor warned Jack that he was not long for the Newman office. Victoria wished that Nick would work with her to get Newman back. Billy gave Victoria inside information about Newman to help her launch a counter-takeover against Jack. Paul advised Christine to drop the lawsuit against Phyllis after a nasty confrontation between the two women. Noah worried that something was going on with Sharon and warned Nick. Sharon saw the rubble in the Newman living room but had little memory of starting the fire. Adam said that she'd been drunk and was responsible. Sharon tried to confess to Victor, but found Jack in Victor's office; Sharon realized how she'd destroyed the Newman family with her antics. Adam convinced Sharon to stay in an abandoned cottage on his property where she could lie low until the investigation into the fire ended. Chelsea was frustrated with Adam, unsure of why he was drifting away from her. Summer asked Avery to help her get emancipated from her parents, but Avery made her see the down side of that plan.

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All My Children

A look at what was happening the week of October 23, 2006

Annie breathed a sigh of relief when the judge ruled in her favor and didn't order a DNA test for Emma. The evidence presented was the fruit of a poisoned tree. What she didn't realize was that, after they left, the judge placed a call to Child Family Services, asking them to investigate further. Krystal told Tad that Adam was the father of her child. David ordered a DNA test between Krystal's baby and Tad. Jack worried that his marriage to Erica was in trouble. Erica reassured him that it wasn't, but his concerns grew when he discovered that Jeff's room was next door to Erica's. Amanda made the mistake of telling Del that she loved Jonathan, much to Jonathan's dismay. He told her that he did not love her, forcing Amanda to quickly deny the declaration. She told him that she had just told Del that to get him off her back. Sean felt guilty knowing that he was Colby's first. David told JR that Josh and Babe had slept together. Later, JR assured Babe that he did not believe David. Josh confronted David. Spike developed a fever. Emma disappeared.

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As the World Turns

A look at what was happening the week of October 23, 2006

Oakdale was devastated to lose one of its most beloved residents when Detective Hal Munson died in the line of duty. The tragedy drew some couples closer together, including Gwen and Will, and Carly and Jack. Margo decided to hold a memorial service at Yo's, since Hal would have wanted everyone to have a good time and not be sad and mourning him. Many shared their wonderful memories of Hal and talked about how he had touched their lives. Later, Jack and Carly broke the news to Parker at the police station and gave him Hal's badge. Meanwhile, Simon feared for Carly's life after Spiro threatened to harm her if his loan wasn't paid up. When he couldn't find Carly, Simon rushed to the police station and was jealous to see her there with Jack and Parker. Katie fought her growing feelings for Simon, and Margo encouraged her to stick with Mike. Carly and Simon plotted to steal Vienna's crown jewels in order to pay Spiro back, but Jack put a damper on their plans. Adam arrived in town because of his father's death and decided to stay. When he bumped into Jade, not realizing who she was, he invited her to go with him to the ball. Even though Lily warned her not to, Jade couldn't resist the offer. Tom decided to accept Craig's job offer so he could keep an eye on his brother-in-law. Paul hired a private detective to follow Craig, and continued to be jealous of Craig's obvious attraction to Meg. Emily agreed to spy on Craig for Dusty. At the ball, everyone was convinced that Craig was up to something, then a magician made him disappear.

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Guiding Light

A look at what was happening the week of October 23, 2006

Ava allowed Olivia to go free, but both women could not seem to find any ground to accept their mother/daughter relationship. Jonathan broke up with Tammy so that he could be a husband and father to Lizzie, even though he was sacrificing his happiness. Lizzie admitted to Tammy that she had always had feelings for Jonathan. Josh asked Cassie if he could move in with her. Harley and Gus were excited about their pregnancy news. Reva's farewell party turned disastrous as Billy went off the wagon, Jonathan met her at the bridge where she planned to end it all, and, minutes before she was to take the plunge, Josh called her cell phone to plead with her to retrieve Billy. Reva returned, but she collapsed and needed to be rushed to Cedars, where Billy finally had to reveal Reva's secret to Rick, Lillian, and Mel: Reva was dying from breast cancer; Billy called Josh, who rushed to Cedars and was shocked to find Reva on the brink of death. Meanwhile, Cassie and R.J. had no idea that their trip to Paris would be cancelled due to the devastating news.

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One Life to Live

A look at what was happening the week of October 23, 2006

Natalie tried to go back to work but realized quickly that there were too many reminders of John. She turned to her mother for advice. Viki and Natalie both took off their rings as a symbolic gesture to let go of their grief. Natalie kissed Vincent but later rebuffed him when he made a confession. Evangeline took over Nora's case at her request. Kelly went into premature labor. Spencer took responsibility for her premature labor and warned that he was the only one who could help her. Cole and Starr grew closer. Her parents were impressed with Cole when he defended Starr's honor. Todd and Blair drew close to kissing. Rex continued to search for Todd's son. Dorian told David that she was starting to fall in love with Clint. Renee took the news that Asa might have fathered a child with Emma badly.

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Passions

A look at what was happening the week of October 23, 2006

Theresa finally tracked down J.T. and was about to pay him off, but Gwen foiled her plan. Chad was still sneaking around in motel rooms with his mystery lover. A murder was committed at Sheridan's cottage, and Chris was the prime suspect. Fox managed to outsmart Miguel in the finance department. He was capable of giving Kay stability and financial security, but all Miguel had to offer was love. Ivy's secret was out in the open. Miguel pressured Kay until she spilled the beans. She admitted that she had known Ivy had hired David to pose as Grace's first husband and that John was not really Grace's son. Sam was devastated by the news, and the entire family put most of the blame on Kay. Rebecca and Julian reconnected and returned "passion" to Passions.