Soaps Update

October 2 - Daily Soaps Update

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Here are the daily soap opera summaries for "The Young and the Restless," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "As The World Turns," and "Guiding Light."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Nick and Phyllis choose the photo for the cover and feel great about their first issue without Jack and Sharon.

Meanwhile, Billy surprises Sharon when he shows up at the Abbott mansion looking for Jack. Jack insists to Adam that he needs to get to New York tonight because they have a meeting to pitch their "Victor Newman-Tell-All" to a magazine editor. Billy and Sharon are talking when Noah comes in and explains to Sharon there is a party he wants to go to tonight. Nick and Sharon agree to allow Noah to go to the party after setting down some ground rules. Phyllis writes a vicious Editor's Letter about Jack and Sharon but later rewrites it and is kinder. Jack introduces Adam to Robert, the magazine editor, and pitches their expose on Victor. Robert is interested after they reveal that they have Victor's journal. Robert agrees to let Adam write the article. Adam has second thoughts when Jack explains to him that they need to find a forger. Adam decides to back out, not wanting to be like Victor. When Lauren makes plans with Phyllis to have dinner with their husbands, Michael wonders who will baby-sit. Lauren suggests asking Gloria, or even Eden.

Meanwhile, Hannah, a girl from Eden's class invites her to a party and Eden accepts. Noah's interest is piqued when he hears Eden is going. Lauren and Michael learn that Eden skipped school. Later, Eden arrives at the party after sneaking out of Michael and Lauren's and finds Hannah. Noah arrives and learns that no adults are supervising the party. While Noah finds himself attracted to Eden, Sharon calls Nick worried that Noah hasn't come home yet. Colleen reveals to Lily that she took the job at Jabot and wonders how it will affect their friendship. Lily admits she is still hurt but assures Colleen that their friendship will survive. Billy runs into Lily at Jabot and reminds her that no one will be able to replace because she is one of a kind. Colleen finds Lily and explains to her that she has changed her mind about taking the job at Jabot. Cane invites Billy over for dinner and Billy asks to bring a date. Later, Chloe is horrified when Cane informs her that Billy is coming over.

Meanwhile, Chloe answers the door when Billy arrives and he recognizes her. Chloe warns him not to say a word to Cane about their past.


THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Donna makes a final plea to Eric and leaves him with something to think about while he's making his decision. When Nick presents Brooke with legal custody papers to sign, Ridge surprises Nick with a prepared addendum. Katie collapses. Donna's exit from Eric's house is impeded when confronted by Stephanie and her threats. Refusing to be intimidated by Stephanie, Donna lets it be known that she also is a force to be reckoned with and will do anything to protect what and who she loves.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Holden visits Meg and tells her she'd be better off without Paul. Meg won't hear it, insists she won't abandon her husband. Holden fishes to find out if Meg knows where Dusty is. Meg just says he's gone back to look for Johnny and won't be coming back. Holden is relieved. After he goes, Margo comes to question her about what happened on the island because bullet casings and blood were found on the floor of the lighthouse. Meg stonewalls and Margo threatens to put her in jail if she doesn't tell the truth. Meg places a one way call telling someone to give Dusty the message that she's in trouble.

Holden finds out Emma is away and he and Lily have to host the benefit together. He tells Lily he hopes she can handle being with Carly. Even though he tells her not to, she goes to apologize. She finds Carly helping Janet fit a dress for the benefit and even though it starts out harsh, Carly and Lily have a slight warming. When Lily finds out Lucinda told Carly to stay away from the benefit, she tells Carly to ignore it.

Janet brings Jack home and Carly meets them. Jack questions Carly about why she left him on the island with Janet and Carly says he knows why. She encourages him to give Janet a chance and he asks Janet to be his date at the benefit.

Casey brings Emily a romantic breakfast believing she didn't get her tubes tied. Emily tells him she did and he storms out. Emily follows him to Java and tries to convince him it doesn't matter. Casey is hurt, saying he doesn't count with her and walks out on her after saying hurtful things. Emily breaks down.


GUIDING LIGHT

In the prison visiting room, Natalia and Rafe meet with a public defender,
Cameron. He informs them that Rafe can go to trial or take a deal for two years in jail. Cameron tries to convince Natalia that jail time is the lesser of evils, compared to a trial. Natalia shows Cameron Rafe's bruises and believes they have other options. She decides to get back the best lawyer for Rafe.

At Company, Lillian waits for Buzz to take her on their lunch date. Olivia
enters and states that she is done trying to help Natalia. Across the room,
Billy advises Bill about his relationship with Lizzie. Bill says he only needs
Lizzie for the deal with Decker. Vanessa, meanwhile, is worried that Bill will blow his chance at love with Lizzie just to prove a point to stockholders. Lillian notices Olivia put her hand to her chest when she feels her heart tightening. Olivia covers. Buzz tells Olivia he's concerned for Natalia and Rafe. Olivia thinks Rafe should take the plea bargain. Natalia asks Olivia to get Russo back for her. Olivia tries to convince her otherwise but Natalia is determined. Buzz, unnoticed by the women, overhears and sneaks out. Buzz, now at the prison, is concerned about Rafe's condition. Buzz warns Rafe that Natalia might put herself in jeopardy to help him. Buzz advises that Rafe keep his mom in mind when he makes the tough choices ahead. Rafe is moved when Buzz informs
him that Daisy started the youth crime force to move up his hearing. Back at Company, Olivia refuses to give Natalia Russo's number. Natalia leaves but her car has broken down. Buzz, on his way out, offers to give Natalia a ride home since her car died. Later, Buzz tells Olivia that Natalia and Rafe need her. Olivia explains that she's tried to help several times and can't do anything more. In the visiting room, Natalia admits she couldn't get the best lawyer for Rafe. Rafe sees how hard she is trying to hold it together and decides he is going to take the deal. He wants her to stop trying to fix his life and start living hers again. Natalia, heartbroken, agrees to his deal.

At the Spaulding mansion, Alan, in a wheelchair, complains that he doesn't want to be in the chair and isn't staying home. Lizzie assures Alan that he'll be fine there-she'll take care of everything. Alan talks out loud to Roxy. He says he'll be back on his feet in no time and is glad to have a little time to formulate his next plan. Lillian has faith that Alan will be back to his old self before they know it. Alan doesn't want to stay in the house if they keep treating him like an invalid. Lizzie wants him there because the family needs him. Bill enters, reminds Lizzie they have a meeting with Decker. When Alan leaves, Lizzie tells Bill she is worried about Alan and hasn't had time to prepare for Decker. Bill tells her they will be fine. Decker enters. Decker and Bill discuss plans for the Macau complex. Bill blocks Lizzie from participating. Suddenly Alan wheels himself in and confidently shakes Decker's hand. Alan immediately takes over the meeting. Bill, now edged out, hates it. When Decker exits, Lizzie and Alan embrace enthusiastically. Bill is envious of their closeness. Alan tells Lizzie he has put Bill in his place but she can handle Decker.

At Towers, Billy tells Vanessa she will always be the light of his life. Vanessa knows Bill loves Lizzie and doesn't want Bill to give up on having a family of his own. Billy hopes that Lizzie will teach Bill about family. Bill tells Vanessa and Billy that he wants them to move into the house so they can be a family again. Billy and Vanessa aren't sure what to think.

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