Soaps Update

July 24 - 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

Neil, Karen, Devon, Ana and Tyra arrive at the gala.  Devon and Ana prepare to sing.  Meanwhile, Cane and Lily refuses to believe that Chloe is pregnant.  Lily assures Cane that she doesn't believe that Chloe is pregnant with his child.  Meanwhile, Neil asks Tyra to dance with him.  Karen notices how right the two look together. Victoria and Sabrina introduce Devon and Ana and everyone is blown awayby their performance. Nick is stunned when Sharon reveals to Nick that she supports Jack's decisions regarding the magazine completely. Michael gets a call and rushes Victor out of the party, leaving Sabrina and Lauren at the party, wondering what is going on. Meanwhile, Michael and Victor meet with Phillipe, who inform them that he gave his interview about Sabrina to Jack, not Adrian. Later, Victoria feels horrible when she learns that she was wrong about why Phillipe was in town. As Paul looks at the photo of Walter, David and Ji Min and comes to the conclusion that David killed Ji Min. Paul calls J.T. and informs him that David and Ji Min opened the House of Kim Cosmetics in the U.S. and that David must have killed Ji Min.  Paul warns J.T. to get Nikki out of the gala immediately.  Heather becomes concerned when Walter speaks to her.  Nikki takes a long sip of the spiked drink David gave her.  Later, David tries to convince Kay that Nikki is drinking. A limo driver approaches David informing him that he is there to replace his original driver.  Meanwhile, J.T. begs Nikki to leave with him. J.T. brings Nikki back to the ranch, and Paul refuses to let Nikki leave. Paul and J.T. explain to Nikki that David killed Ji Min and realize that David drugged Nikki. Nikki collapses and Paul rushes her to the hospital. Sabrina, who isn't feeling well, asked David to bring her home, and he reluctantly agrees.  The driver lets them in and then places a call to an unknown source informing them that he has them both.  Moments later, Victoria runs into Heather and Adam while looking for Sabrina. Victor sends Sabrina a text message and just as she receives it the limo she and David are in goes off the road.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Beth witnesses firsthand the chemistry and feelings between Nick and Katie.  Katie explains to her mother why pursuing Nick is not an option for her.  Donna arrives at Forrester Creations where Eric's children are waiting for her to sign the company over to Ridge and Brooke. Members of the press standby outside the office as they await this momentous occasion.  Donna confronts Felicia about the deal she made with Owen to break up Donna and Eric's marriage.  Felicia tears into Owen about his betrayal and fires him.  Donna decides to not sign over the company, but instead take it over until Eric can come back.

AS THE WORLD TURNS

Katie and Brad walk in on Liberty and Parker making out on the couch. Parker runs off but Katie tells Brad he should have a talk with Liberty. Brad tries to tell her about the "birds and the bees" but Liberty says she knows as about it and leaves. Katie tells Brad he doesn't need to tell her how to do it but what to do about it so they decide to go to the doctor for some pamphlets. Meanwhile, Liberty goes to the doctor with Janet to get birth control, barely missing Brad and Katie. Later, Brad and Katie see Liberty at the diner and accidentally knock her bag of birth control off the table, revealing the contents. Brad is livid but Liberty insists it was Janet who took her to the doctor and runs off. Brad castigates Janet for encouraging Liberty to have sex but Janet insists he's not being realistic and she's just being careful. Janet goes to Jack to complain about Brad but Jack agrees with Brad and says Parker is too young and too fragile to get physically involved. At the same time, Liberty has come to see Parker who is upset over Carly and Holden's affair.  They commiserate over what a mess grown-ups make of things and up making love for the first time.

Holden and Carly meet by the pond to try to resolve their dilemma. Carly insists Holden must tell Lily their affair meant nothing, but Holden says that's not true. Carly admits he's right but says it doesn't do them any good to dwell on it. Luke comes to the pond for a swim and sees them together. He gets angry with his father and when Carly intervenes, saying they're just trying to fix things. Luke suggests they start by never seeing each other again. After Luke goes, Carly says he's right. Holden doesn't know how he can lie to Lily but Carly says go through the motions of being a loving husband whether Lily wants it or not, and after a while, it will feel right. They part, both aching.

Luke is upset about Holden and Carly's affair and tells Noah it makes him think no relationship can last. Noah disputes that, but Luke says he doesn't even know where they stand since they live together but aren't physical. Noah admits he's not ready to go to the next step but he loves Luke and will always be there for him and Luke is touched.

GUIDING LIGHT

Bill and Ava worry about their premature baby as it is rushed out of the room. Bill assures Ava that he will find out what is going on with Max. He prepares Ava to see Max but she is still hesitant to meet the baby. Ava and Bill see Max for the first time and Ava thinks fast as she knows she is going to have a lot of explaining to do. Bill tells Ava that no matter what he still wants to raise Max as his son and he still wants them to be a family. Bill holds Max's hand through the incubator glove. Bill tells Vanessa everything after she overheard him on the phone with the clinic and later sees Remy with flowers hugging Ava.

Gossip throughout the hospital swirls as the nurses find pictures of Bill and Lizzie on the internet. Dinah scolds the nurses for looking at the pictures. Dina plans on canceling Bill's meeting but finds that Alex has already taken it over. Dinah takes on her challenge to run the meeting and ends up landing the deal.

Remy regrets leaving Ava as Lizzie vows to get over Bill forever.  Remy returns to the hospital to check on Ava and Dinah gives him a hard time. Remy brings Ava flowers and goes to see the baby. He returns to the room where Bill and Ava are to confront them.

Lizzie goes to see the Governor with information on Bill. Lizzie covers their "sex scandal" by telling the Governor that it was all just a misunderstanding and taking the blame herself. Lizzie sees Bill and Ava share a close moment and turns away. Lizzie runs into Alex and they discuss her chance for a fresh start in LA.

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