SOW 2/16/10

Beth Maitland returns on 2/11 and 2/12 as Traci Abbott, when she comes for Jack's wedding.

Corbin Bernsen returns on 2/12 as Father Todd, Paul and Patty's brother, who officiates at Jack's wedding.

Victor Takes Over Jabot!  Jack and Ashley are stunned this week when they learn that someone outbid them for Jabot: their arch-enemy, Victor!  Tucker shows up and announces that Victor outbid them and that the company is now his.  Moments later, Victor shows up and announces that Jack and Ashley are both fired.  Jack vows to figure out how Victor cheated his way into Jabot.  Later, Victor makes a cryptic call about Jabot.  Then, he introduces Jack to Jabot's new ambassador: Gloria!  Victor swears that hiring Gloria is only the beginning.

This Week: Sharon and Nick say goodbye to Noah.  Adam makes a decision after learning disturbing news.  Daisy takes advantage of the distance between Daniel and Amber.  Kay turns the tables on Tucker.

Can't Miss: Patty goes off the rails as Jack and Emily's wedding approaches on 2/10.

Next Week: Jana gets closer to the truth.  Will someone get the goods on Adam?  Tucker grows suspicious.  Lily gets an offer.

SOD 2/9/10

Ashley Remembers!  Adam tricked Ashley into thinking that Sabrina was haunting her, made her believe that she was pregnant when she had miscarried, made her think that she hit Sabrina with her car and then gave her Sharon's baby.  Finally, Ashley begins to put the pieces together.  Her memory is triggered when she receives a purple baby blanket from Dina because it is the same purple as the cloth Adam said he pulled off the bumper of the car when Ashley thought she killed Sabrina.  Abby and Sharon help Ashley search for the tell-tale strip of purple cloth, but Ashley is keeping it to herself about why she wants it until she gets more facts.  When Adam arrives home, Ashley corners him and asks why he was trying to drive her crazy over the summer and made her believe that she hit Sabrina.  Adam denies everything and Ashley knows that something is up.  Meanwhile, a concerned Abby fills in Phyllis and Nick.  Phyllis heads to the ranch and joins Ashley in the confrontation because she has questions about Dr. Taylor.  Later, Ashley shares her story with Neil and is relieved when he believes her.  Neil promises to help her figure out what is going on, while Adam becomes more panicked.

Lily's Sad News!  Cane, Lily and Mac are ecstatic when they hear the twins' heartbeats for the first time.  However, Lily's joy turns to heartbreak when she learns that Harry, her friend from chemo, has died.  A worried Cane asks Emily to speak with his wife, and the doc encourages Lily to keep living her life.  Later, she receives a letter from the late Harry and Lily tries to stay strong.

Gloria approaches Jack on 2/3 about a partnership. 

SOW 2/9/10

Kevin Schmidt has shot his last episode as Noah Newman, but only for a couple of months, while he is working on the new Cartoon Network series Unnatural History.  Noah will be back in town this summer.

Michael Graziadei (Daniel) guest stars on the 2/3 episode of CSI:NY as Keith, a grieving boyfriend.

Yani Gellman appears on 2/3 as Rafe, Adam's legal eagle ex.

Ashley to Adam: I Know What You Did Last Summer!  Ashley starts remembering Adam's machinations this week and confronts him about trying to convince her she murdered Sabrina.  It all starts while Abby and Ashley are unwrapping a purple baby blanket from Dina.  When Ashley sees it, it triggers a mystery tour.  Ashley asks Abby to help her find the strip of purple cloth that Adam pulled off the bumper of Victor's car.  Ashley rips apart the house looking for the swatch.  When Sharon arrives, Ashley asks her to take Faith, so she can continue searching.  Sharon heads off with the baby and goes to see Adam.  She tells him about Ashley's meltdown, and Adam panics and rushes home.  That's when Ashley confronts him about trying to make her believe that she committed murder.  Adam denies that he ever did it, but Ashley knows that Adam is lying.  Phyllis arrives in the middle of their argument and hears Ashley ask Adam why he is trying to drive her crazy.  Phyllis starts accusing Adam too because she has questions about Dr. Taylor.  Neil shows up next and Ashley asks Adam to leave.  Ashley then explains everything that happened to Neil and he vows to get to the bottom of it. 

**February Sweeps**  There's an element of psychological thriller to Emily and Jack's wedding.  The walls are closing in on Adam and it will become a stickier and stickier situation for him.  Whatever you think you know about Daisy and Ryder's connection will be wildly off and their story still has some very wild twists to it.  Jack and Victor have bonded together to help Kay stand up to Tucker, but there is a wild card that will come into the battle and change all of the dynamics.  JT and Victoria are still in love with each other and want the marriage to work, but their dreams and ambitions have changed somewhat. 

This Week: Victor's plot deepens as his family turns against him.  Gloria approaches Jack about a partnership.  Rafe gives Sharon a warning.  Chloe and Emily prepare a surprise for Jack.

Can't Miss: Daisy's scheming threatens Lauren's relationship with a loved one on 2/2.

Next Week: Ashley and Jack learn what is to become of Jabot.  Kay turns on Tucker. 

SOD 2/2/10

Adam Confronts Nick and Victor!  Tired of enduring Nick's accusations about his feelings for Sharon and Victor's favoritism of Nick, Adam finally lets his brother and father have it.  Victor, Nick, Jack and Adam meet to strategize about how they can wrest Chancellor Industries back from Tucker.  Victor asks his sons for their opinions and ends up supporting Adam's idea over Nick's.  Nick isn't pleased.  Later, Victor asks Adam if he can put Newman Enterprises first and encourages the brothers to call a truce.  Things get personal when the trio argues over Adam being with Sharon.  Adam explodes, telling them exactly what he thinks of them.  Victor also reaches his breaking point and tells Adam that he will never earn his trust.

Ratings for 1/4: 3.5

Stephen Nichols debuts on 1/27 as Tucker McCall.  Nichols is replacing William Russ, who last airs on 1/26.

Daisy Manipulates Lauren!  Daisy continues to show her true colors as she worms her way into Lauren's life.  While Eden is visiting relatives in Paris, Daisy persuades Lauren to let her stay in Eden's room.  While Daisy is there, Lauren gets a bad headache and has mood swings.  Later, while going through Eden's desk, Lauren finds a binder filled with clippings of Lauren's life, including the incidents with Sheila ... and a receipt for a pet store.  Lauren concludes that Eden was the one who sent the rat, but Michael has doubts and an argument ensues.

Victor offers Billy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on 1/26.  Jana sees a whole new side to Ryder that could change everything on 1/27.

**Sweep It Up**  The walls are closing in on Adam.  Jack and Victor have painted themselves into a corner and the feud between them has erupted again, but now they have Adam in the mix.  The element of Adam and the problems he could cause will form an unholy alliance between Victor and Jack!  There are a lot of twists and turns for Kay too!  Appearances are deceptive when it comes to Daisy and Ryder.  Their story has some very wild twists still to it.  JT and Victoria will struggle to make their marriage work.

SOW 2/2/10

Beau Kazer returns on 1/25 as Brock.

Daisy Frames Eden for Stalking Lauren!  Daisy moves in with Michael and Lauren this week and sets up Eden to take the fall for tormenting Lauren.  Daisy starts the ball rolling by milking Lauren’s sympathies about how awful dorm life is.  Daisy eagerly accepts Lauren’s invitation to move into her condo.  Since Eden’s abroad visiting her mother’s sister, Lauren puts Daisy in her room.  After Daisy unpacks, she asks Lauren where she should put her school stuff, since Eden’s desk is full.  Lauren volunteers to clean it out while Daisy runs a few errands.  To her surprise, Lauren finds a binder filled with clippings about her life and the incidents with Sheila – and a receipt from a pet store.  Later, Lauren and Michael have it out about their new roommate and the scrapbook Lauren found in Eden’s room.  Lauren tells Michael that she believes Eden was behind the rat incident, but Michael has serious doubts.

This Week: Jack gives Gloria an ultimatum.  After learning of Tucker’s true intentions, Jill pleads for Kay’s forgiveness.  Victor offers Billy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Jana sees a whole new side of Ryder.

Can’t Miss: Cane becomes a pawn in someone else’s game on 1/27.

Next Week: Ashley’s memory sparks.  Daisy manipulates Lauren.  Victor and his family clash.

SOD 1/26/10

Sharon and Ashley Put the Pieces Together!  After Sharon and Ashley discover that they were in the mental hospital at the same time and that Dr. Taylor delivered both of their babies, they realize that Adam, who was there with Ashley, has kept a lot of things from them.  An upset Sharon questions her new husband about his decision to stay quiet.  Nick and Phyllis are also suspicious of Adam, and Nick vows to expose whatever his brother is hiding.  Adam explains to Sharon that he didn’t tell her about being at the hospital in order to spare her feelings.  Sharon makes him promise to keep no more secrets from her and Adam swears that he has come clean about everything.  Still, she’s unsettled by the turn of events.

Ratings for 12/21: 3.1

Eric Braeden returns this week as Victor Newman.

Neil’s Bad News for The Abbotts!  Katherine and Neil get an unwelcome surprise when they gather for their next stockholders meeting at Chancellor Industries.  When Tucker arrives, he announces that he owns Cell Tron, the company they invested in – and also now owns Chancellor Industries, and therefore, Jabot.  Because he refuses to sell back his Chancellor stock, the business maneuver seems to be set, and Kay is devastated.  After, Neil delivers the bad news to the Abbotts about yet another person taking over their family’s company.  Needless to say, they’re livid, but Billy and Jack have different ideas about how to get Jabot back.  While Billy wants to publicly bring down Tucker in Restless Style, Jack suggests using a more subtle approach.  Later, Neil spends time with Ashley and Faith at the ranch, but they’re interrupted by Victor’s arrival.  When Victor hears about what happened with Tucker, he accuses Neil of not doing everything he can to help Kay.  Neil fires back and ends up getting into a heated argument with his one-time friend and boss.

Katherine learns how deep Tucker’s deceit runs on 1/19.  Eden is mysteriously contacted by a distant relative with an intriguing proposition, while amber and Daniel find themselves at odds over Deacon’s son.

SOW 1/26/10

Beau Kazer reappears on 1/20 as Brock, Kay’s son.

Sharon Confronts Adam!  Sharon questions Adam this week, after realizing that she and Ashley were at the mental hospital the same night and Dr. Taylor delivered both of their babies.  Sharon buys Adam’s explanation, but asks her husband if he’s keeping any more secrets.  Adam gets a moment of reprieve when a gift arrives from Lauren. 

This Week: Phyllis is surprised to see Nikki back in Genoa City.  Eden is contacted by a relative with an intriguing proposition.  Daniel and Amber find themselves at odds over Little D.  Chance receives news about his suspension.

Can’t Miss: Kay learns how deep Tucker’s deceit runs on 1/19.

SOD 1/19/10

Cane’s Shocking Offer!  Though Cane and Jill have made amends since she found out that he’s not really Phillip III, her faux son is still stunned when she and Tucker offer him a job with Chancellor Industries.  Cane turns them down because he has to focus on Lily right now, but Lily urges her husband to reconsider. 

Ratings for 12/14: 3.1

Caroline Aaron appears during the week of 1/11 as Jo-Jo, the woman who might be Kay’s daughter.

John Rubinstein returns on 1/13 as Dr. Taylor.

Ashley pushes Neil to find common ground with Malcolm on 1/13.

Cry Baby!  A disaster reunites Sharon with Faith!  This week kicks off with a potentially deadly blaze when Adam and Sharon return home with Ashley in tow after dining together at the Genoa City Athletic Club.  The trio is horrified to find Sharon’s house on fire.  Since Eden and Noah were supposed to be out on a date together, Sharon is initially relieved that the place is empty, but then she spots her son’s car in the driveway and fears that he is inside.  Sharon’s first inclination is to run inside, but Adam volunteers for rescue duty, which seems ill-advised since he has limited eyesight.  But Adam states that his heightened sense of smell will help him locate anyone in trouble.  Adam dashes in and is able to find Noah and Eden, who is already unconscious from smoke inhalation.  The teens are carried to safety and rushed to the hospital.  Of course, Sharon is grateful for her husband’s heroics, which helps further convince her that getting married was the right thing to do.  Eden and Noah quickly recover and recall being upstairs in his bedroom when the fire started.  The fire department determines that a curtain was ignited by a burning candle, but Eden is sure that she blew out all the candles before she went upstairs.  Sharon learns her house is uninhabitable and must be extensively repaired before anyone can move back in.  That’s when Ashley suggests that Adam, Sharon and Noah move to the ranch.  The fact that Sharon, who everyone believes has recently lost a baby, would be spending time around Faith doesn’t concern Ashley.  Sharon is touched by Ashley’s kind offer, but has reservations about accepting.  Ashley is thrilled about having houseguests, although Adam frets about how the new living arrangements will put Sharon in very close proximity to her baby.  Luckily for Adam, his wife doesn’t pick up on his unease.  Nick finds out that his nefarious brother saved Noah’s life and thanks Adam.  After Sharon, Noah and Adam relocate to the ranch, Sharon can’t stay away from Faith, which rattles Ashley.  Of course, Adam is in a quiet panic, which Ashley detects but dismisses.  When Sharon is alone, Nick arrives at the ranch to find his ex holding Ashley’s baby.  Sharon notices that Faith smiles upon hearing Nick’s voice and when the wee one becomes fussy, she makes another curious discovery.  Faith’s crying sounds exactly like Noah’s did when he was that age.  Sharon chalks it up to being part of the Newman gene pool.  After Nick departs, Adam and Sharon discuss the turbulence that has already plagued their short marriage.  Sharon then declares how much she loves Adam, but he shouldn’t get too comfy in their marital bliss because someone from his all-too-troubled past is about to make a very unexpected visit.

Christel Khalil Hensley (Lily) is featured in the take five interview!

SOW 1/19/10

Sharon and Adam Move in With Ashley…  and Faith!  Adam is forced to confront the reality of his twisted baby-stealing caper this week, when he and Sharon move to the ranch.  The move is set in motion after Brad’s house catches fire while Eden and Noah are inside, and Adam rushes in to save them.  Adam races in and finds Noah and an unconscious Eden.  Noah and Eden are taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.  Meanwhile, Ashley suggests that Sharon, Noah and Adam move to the ranch, since Brad’s house is not in livable condition.  At the ranch, Adam quickly realizes the situation that he has gotten himself into as Sharon becomes enamored with baby Faith.  Nick stops by the ranch and sees Sharon holding Faith.  Adam comes downstairs and watches mom and dad fawning over their baby before they see him.  Adam says that it is time to hit the hay and gets out of there.  When Sharon joins Adam upstairs, they discuss their marriage and she tells her husband how much she loves him.  Things seem peachy for the pair.  However, what Adam doesn’t know is that Ashley has gotten a call from Dr. Taylor, who is back in town and plans on paying her a visit.

This Week: An unexpected arrival in Genoa City shakes things up.  Tucker and Jill make Cane an intriguing offer.  Phyllis panics when she hears Daniel and Amber talking about finding Little D.  Emily pushes Jack to discuss his involvement in Sharon’s life.

Can’t Miss: Neil and Malcolm agree to work on their differences for Lily’s sake on 1/13.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Eddie Cibrian (ex-Matt) is suing "Life & Style" magazine for stories alleging that he cheated on his girlfriend, country singer LeAnn Rimes.

SOD 1/12/10

Stephen Nichols Joins!  In a shocking cast move, William Russ has been let go, as billionaire Tucker McCall, and has been replaced by Stephen Nichols.  Nichols will debut in the role on 1/27.

Patty’s Shocking Discovery!  As Emily and Jack celebrate their engagement, Patty continues to believe that she and Jack are still married.  After the pair decides to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day, Emily visits her patient in the mental hospital, where Patty tells Emily that she is the only doctor Patty can trust.  Emily decides to distance herself from her patient.  Patty gets a rude awakening when Billy leaks the news of Jack’s engagement on RestlessStyle.com and she sees a copy of the article.  Later, Emily visits Patty, unaware that Patty knows about her and Jack.  As Emily explains that she needs to end their doctor/patient relationship, Patty plays along, not letting on about anything.  Still playing up her cluelessness, Patty pleads with Emily to stay on as her doctor.

Ratings for 12/7: 3.3

Adam Chambers appears on 1/6 as Riggs, the man who stabbed Chance.

Kevin McCorkle debuts on 1/5 as Det. Sid Meeks.

Chance Faces His Stabber!  Though Chance is recovering from his stab wound, the case continues to haunt him.  When Sid, the detective who is in charge of the case, refuses to take Chance’s statement, Chance becomes uneasy.  After, he encounters the EMT who helped Chance out the night that Riggs escaped, but he also doesn’t give Chance the entire story.  Chance then gets a text from Riggs saying that he is in trouble – and goes to see him.  Later, Chance finds Riggs badly beaten.  Chance is then knocked out himself.

Kay prepares herself to meet her daughter for the first time on 1/8, while Mac and Billy come together when Delia has a health scare.

SOW 1/12/10

Kevin McCorkle appears on 1/5 and 1/8 as Sid, the detective working on Chance’s stabbing case.

Caroline Aaron appears on 1/6 and 1/7 as Jo-Jo, a mysterious woman who meets Kay.

Adam Chambers resurfaces on 1/6 as Riggs, the man who attacked Chance.

Patty Finds Out Emily and Jack Are Engaged!  Poor, delusional Patty gets hit with a bombshell this week: She learns that her beloved Jack is marrying her shrink, Emily.  Patty finds out the disturbing news after Jack and Emily set their wedding date for Valentine’s Day!  Even though Emily is concerned that Patty is fixated on Jack, she decides to enjoy her life.  Emily thinks she can keep the engagement a secret for a while.  Meanwhile, Patty continues to be immersed in her dream-world, where it’s all about Jack and their life together.  When Paul stops by to visit Patty at the hospital, she tells him what a good influence Dr. P has bee.  Paul, who has learned Dr. P and Jack are engaged thanks to Billy leaking the news on RestlessStyle.com, confronts Emily about it.  Emily says that she will step away from Patty and get her a new doctor, but before she can, Patty finds an article about Emily and Jack’s engagement in the newspaper.  Patty loses it, but when Paul and Emily visit her to break the news that Emily is resigning as her psychiatrist, Patty doesn’t reveal a thing.  When Emily tells Patty that she needs to start seeing a new therapist, Patty begs her not to leave her.  Emily tries to sell Patty on the idea of a new doctor, and Patty finally relents and accepts it, much to Paul’s relief. 

**2010 Preview**  Victor returns with a vengeance and will make good on his promise to Jack: That the fight between them is far from over and that Jack should expect payback.  Expect a very unexpected addition to the Chancellor family.  Jack may realize a dream, which could very well become a nightmare.  There are several happy surprises ahead for Lily and Cane!!

Chance receives an SOS message from Riggs this week and races off to meet him.  John Driscoll discusses their encounter, guns, and that “Rottweiler” Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe).  Riggs keeps calling Chance for help and Sid keeps finding other things that take priority over Chance’s statement about his stabbing.  Chance questions the EMT who was transporting Riggs to the hospital when he escaped.  The EMT says that it happened really fast and there are a lot of questions that he can’t answer.  Chance is worried for Chloe and Delia.  Chance gets a text from Riggs, saying he’s in trouble and needs to see him.  Chloe begs Chance not to go, but Chance goes to find out what is going on.  Chance tells Chloe to stay put, but she follows him.

This Week: Neil asks Malcolm to leave town.  Mac and Billy come together when Delia has a health scare.  Nick realizes that he has taken Phyllis for granted.  Tucker pushes Neil about an acquisition for Chancellor.

Can’t Miss: Kay has an illuminating meeting on 1/6.

Next Week: Daisy and Ryder reveal all.  Adam’s situation gets more precarious.  Cane is made an offer.

Dennis Cole (ex-Lance) passed away on November 15 at age 69 in a Fort Lauderdale, FL, hospital.

Darius McCrary, who was Eddie on "Family Matters," begins playing Malcolm on Tuesday, December 29.

Eric Braeden (Victor) has signed a new contract and will return to the show.

Eric Braeden Speaks Out (TV Guide)

SOD 1/5/10

Billy’s New Year’s Fantasy!  As Billy’s life continues to spin out of control, he’s forced to face the potential fallout when he takes a special New Year’s Eve journey, a la Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.  After getting smashed at Jimmy’s bar, a miserable and lonely Billy stumbles into the snow and falls.  As the clock strikes midnight, Billy finds himself in an alternate reality of Genoa City – with the late John as his guide.  However, John has an important message for his wayward son.  As John takes Billy through the future of GC, he shows Billy a picture of what his life might be like if he doesn’t pull it together.  Their first stop is the Restless Style offices in the near future, where Billy is pleased by all the awards hanging on the walls.  Billy is less pleased when they travel seven years into the future and he realizes that Mac has moved on without him.  He becomes emotional, though, when they head to his daughter, Delia’s wedding 18 years in the future… and Billy is absent.  Billy breaks down and asks John to help him.

Ratings for 11/30: 3.1

Jerry Douglas appears on 12/31 as John’s ghost, who serves as a guide for Billy as his son re-evaluates his life in a special fantasy episode.

Darius McCrary debuts on 12/29 as Malcolm Winters, who returns to surprise Lily.

Malcolm Returns!  Cane and Lily’s happiness over becoming parents (with Mac as their surrogate) is marred when Lily gets an infection from a hangnail and has to be hospitalized.  Cane encourages his wife to envision her life in the next year when she’s cancer-free and a mom.  She then gets a huge surprise when Malcolm suddenly enters her hospital room, explaining that he heard about her condition from Olivia.  Lily is happy to see him!  Neil, however, isn’t as pleased to see his brother, who is also Lily’s biological father. 

Victoria and JT come to a decision about their marriage on 12/30, while Jack has a shocking proposition for Emily.

**2010 Preview**  Victor returns!!!  Victor will make good on his promise to Jack that was made when he left, that their fight was far from over and that Jack should expect payback.  The heart transplant forces Victor to re-examine his life, but he comes back more determined and powerful than ever.  Jack ends up creating a kind of Frankenstein monster version of the happy Abbott family.  Cane and Lily will have several happy surprises.

SOW 1/5/10

Stephen Nichols (ex-Steve, DAYS; ex-Stefan, GH) will assume the role of Tucker McCall from William Russ beginning 1/27.

Beth Maitland returns on 12/28 and 12/31 as Traci.

Jerry Douglas returns on 12/31 as John’s ghost, who takes Billy on a tour of his future.

Future Shock For Billy!  Billy takes a trip into the future with his late father, John, as his guide this week and experiences what life holds for him if he continues on his current destructive path.  Down, out and totally inebriated, Billy heads outside at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, stumbles into the snow and falls on his keister.  Then the world changes into this hyper-realistic Genoa City.  John takes Billy on a tour of his not-so-happy future, starting out with a visit to the Restless Style office.  Next, Billy and John make a stop seven years into the future to check on Mac, which is particularly hard.  They continue on to the Chancellor mansion, where Chloe and the rest of the family are all celebrating Delia’s dance recital.  At the Abbott mansion, the whole family is celebrating New Year’s without Billy.  Then, it’s even further into the future: Delia’s wedding day!  She is without her father and it bothers Billy quite a bit.  Billy begs John to help him change all of this from happening.

Malcolm returns to Genoa City this week in the form of Darius McCrary, best known for his nine-year gig as Eddie on Family Matters.

This Week: Mac finds a gift from Billy.  Kay makes a decision regarding her biological daughter.  Jack has a shocking proposition for Emily.  Phyllis is desperate to get in touch with Nick.

1/1: Preempted.

Can’t Miss: JT and Victoria figure out what to do about their marriage on 12/30.

Highlight of the Week: Lily is surprised by an unexpected visitor: Malcolm!

Next Week: Trouble looms for Jack and Emily.  Neil makes a demand.  Kay prepares to meet her daughter.

SOD 12/29/09

Lies Pull Nick and Phyllis Apart!  Nick and Phyllis’ marriage takes yet another hit when each discovers the other has been less than forthcoming.  First, Nick catches Phyllis lying about confronting Sharon, then learns about Phyllis’  plan to entrap Deacon.  She counters that Nick never told her about Adam and Sharon dating – which prompts Nick to admit that he walked in on them having sex.  It becomes clear to Phyllis that Nick is bothered by the idea of Sharon being with another man.  Phyllis then confides in Michael about their fight and confesses that she’s not sure she knows her husband – and that Nick is holding on to Sharon.

Beth Maitland returns on 12/23 as Traci Abbott Connelly, who surprises her sister, Ashley, for the holidays.

Melody Thomas Scott returns on 12/24 as Nikki Newman, who comes home from Europe to spend Christmas with her family.

Emily Tells Jack She Loves Him!  As the holidays approach, Jack and Emily’s relationship becomes more serious, especially after he invites her to spend Christmas with him.  While they are enjoying their time together, Jack says that he is happier with her than he has been with anyone in a while.  Later, Emily tells Jack that she’s in love with him.  But Jack is on Patty’s mind as she makes a Christmas tree with his face as the angel.

Daisy may not turn out to be who Lauren and Michael thought she was after all on 12/22, while Nina and Paul may have a Christmas miracle for Kay.

SOW 12/29/09

In Memoriam!  Jerry Birn, former writer and story consultant, passed away on 12/5 at the age of 86.  A memorial service is being planned for January 2010.

Nick and Phyllis Have It Out!  Nick and Phyllis’ marriage takes another hit this week, when they confront each other about the secrets they have been keeping.  Nick opens the conversation by questioning Phyllis about her plan to entrap Deacon, but she quickly turns the tables by bringing up Adam and Sharon.  Phyllis points out that Nick still can’t admit how much it bothers him seeing the new couple together.  When Phyllis asks Nick how he found out about Adam and Sharon, he’s forced to admit that he walked in on them having sex.  Phyllis’ new attitude appears to work – Nick shows up at the Christmas tree lot and promises her an amazing holiday.  Keeping that connection alive, Nick later pays a visit to Sharon to call a truce.  Meanwhile, Phyllis confides her latest marital woes to Michael, explaining that she and Nick had another fight about Sharon and that Nick can’t seem to let go of his ex. 

This Week: Emily and Jack grow closer.  Neil has a surprising offer for Ashley.  Daisy may not turn out to be who Lauren and Michael thought she was.  Jill and Gloria vie for Tucker’s attention.  Amber makes a shocking confession to Daniel.

12/24: Rebroadcast of a classic episode from Christmas Eve 2003.

12/25: Preempted.

Can’t Miss: Paul and Nina could have a Christmas miracle for Kay on 12/22.

Next Week: Lily gets a visitor.  Kay makes a decision.  Jack shocks Emily.

SOD 12/22/09

Phyllis Confronts Sharon About Adam!  And then lies to Nick about it, which doesn’t sit well with her husband.  First, Jack tries to enlist Nick’s help in breaking up Adam and Sharon, but Nick begs off.  The next trick up Jack’s sleeve is offering Sharon a job, but realizing it’s a ploy to keep her away from Adam, Sharon gives Jack the boot.  Enter Phyllis, who accuses Sharon of dating Adam to make Nick jealous.  Sharon denies it and throws Phyllis out of her home.  Furious about all the interference, Sharon calls Nick and implores him to get Phyllis off her back.  Nick gives Phyllis a chance to come clean about her visit with Sharon, but Phyllis covers.

Ratings for 11/16: 3.1

Darius McCrary debuts on 12/29 as Malcolm Winters.

Phyllis Blackmails Deacon!  After Deacon arranges for an imprisoned Daniel to have an “accident”  in jail, a determined Phyllis goes to extremes to keep her son out of the big house.  Phyllis heads to the dump to find the gym bag that had been seen on the killer the night Elkins was shot.  She is surprised when Lauren, Nick, Michael and many others arrive to help her search.  Daisy finally locates the bag, in which there is a ski mask.  Phyllis then finds a cell phone, which turns out to belong to the as-of-yet identified killer.  She listens to the messages and hears an incriminating message from Deacon.  Phyllis confronts Sharpe with the evidence and then offers him a deal: She will get rid of the phone if he kidnaps Amber and leaves town.

With his personal and professional life in tatters, Billy gets an unlikely ally on 12/15.

SOW 12/22/09

Phyllis Makes a Deal With Deacon!  Desperate to clear Daniel’s name and save his life, Phyllis goes to extremes this week.  While Amber sits at Daniel’s hospital bedside, Phyllis heads to the Dumpster aftr learning the real killer tossed a gym bag into it the night of Elkins’ murder.  Phyllis is overwhelmed when Nick, Lauren, Michael, Kevin, Jana, Kay, Jack and Murphy all show up to help her sift through the trash for the bag in hopes of clearing Daniel’s name.  Daisy arrives to help dig for the bag – just as Eden finds it.  Heather, who’s on the scene, looks through the bag and finds a ski mask and other evidence inside.  She and Michael agree the mask needs to be tested for DNA.  Alone, Phyllis continues to dig through the trash, when she suddenly finds the shooter’s cell phone, which has three saved voice mails on it.  Phyllis listens to the messages and hears one from Deacon, so she decides to confront him.  Phyllis presents the evidence and makes Deacon an offer: She will destroy the phone if he kidnaps Amber and leaves town.  Deacon agrees.

This Week: Kay reaches a stunning decision about the Chancellor stock.  Billy finds an unlikely ally.  Michael slaps Ryder with a restraining order.  Patty makes a confession.

Can’t Miss: Chloe faces an impossible choice on 12/16.

Next Week: Nick and Phyllis flounder.  Jack and Emily grow closer.  Nina and Paul have a surprise for someone.  Who is Daisy?

SOD 12/15/09

Adam and Sharon Have Sex!  And Nick catches them together, further intensifying the bitter rivalry between the half brothers.  After Nick and Sharon argue about the plaque that Phyllis gave Nick honoring Faith’s memory, Sharon apologizes to her ex via e-mail.  When Adam invites himself over, Sharon stresses that they need to take their budding relationship slow.  When Sharon steps away, Adam sees the e-mail she sent Nick – and pretending to be her, invites Nick over so that he can catch them together.  Then things heat up between Sharon and Adam.  Nick arrives and is horrified to see the pair having sex.  When he accuses Sharon of letting Adam manipulate her, Adam tells Nick off.  Later, Nick confronts Adam about being with Sharon.  Adam reminds Nick that he is married and Adam can give Sharon what Nick can’t.  Nick responds by punching him in the face.

Ratings for 11/9: 3.2

Karen Hensel returns on 12/9 as Doris Collins, Sharon’s mother.

Darius McCrary debuts on 12/29 as Malcolm Winters, Neil’s brother and Lily’s father.

Billy Steps Up His Plot Against The Newmans!  Billy has a difficult time dealing with his breakup with Mackenzie and the fact that she’s agreed to carry Lily and Cane’s baby.  Things get even worse between them when Mac learns that he slept with newcomer Kelly.  Later, Billy is at Restless Style and is approached by a “tainted juror,” who has details on Victoria’s testimony from Daniel’s murder case.  An interested Billy eagerly listens to see if he can use it in the magazine.

Phyllis asks Paul for his help to save Daniel on 12/8, while JT reacts when Victoria finally makes a decision regarding a major business deal.  Chance receives a mysterious phone call on 12/9 from the man who stabbed him.

Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren) is featured in the take five interview.

SOW 12/15/09

Karen Hensel returns on 12/9 as Doris, Sharon’s mother.

Albie Selznick returns on 12/10 as Owen, the DA.

Adam Chambers appears on 12/9 as Riggs, when Chance is approached by the man who stabbed him.

Nick Finds Adam in Bed With Sharon!  Nick walks in on his worst nightmare this week, when he discovers Sharon having sex with his half brother, Adam.  Nick doesn’t say anything and just walks back out of the bedroom, but Sharon sees him leaving.  Sharon runs after Nick, despite Adam’s attempt to stop her.  Adam comes downstairs and tries to put Nick in his place.  Later, at the office, Adam brings a file by for Nick and gets a phone call from Sharon.  He takes the call in front of Nick to get under his skin.  After he hangs up, Adam starts pushing Nick’s buttons.  Nick punches Adam, but knows there will be payback.

This Week: Kevin receives a stern warning about Ryder.  Phyllis asks Paul for help saving Daniel.  Victoria and JT are at odds over her latest business decision.  Chance gets a mysterious phone call from the man who stabbed him.

Can’t Miss: Lily, Cane and Mac get encouraging news on 12/7.

Next Week: Phyllis is desperate to clear Daniel.  Kay makes a surprising confession.  Billy gains an ally.  Chloe has to make an impossible choice.