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May 12 - 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

Victoria is bothered when Nikki gives a project that Victoria wanted to Brad and Cane.  Meanwhile, David loses a big bet.  Brad asks David for his money, but David stalls saying he will have it next week. As their deadline approaches, Jack, Sharon, Nick and Phyllis clash on what to do about Restless Style.  Although Nick is swamped at the magazine, Victor informs Nick that he needs to see him now and it can't wait. Jamie suggests to Jack, Sharon and Phyllis that in order to sell magazines they need to get a new cover model, and dump Lily.  After some fighting, they agree and Jack has an idea on who to use. Jack makes an executive decision to stop printing the cover when he has the possibility of booking a celebrity.  Nick is completely against the idea of scrapping the cover, knowing how much the change would cost them.  Sabrina accepts Victor's marriage proposal.  Victor offers to invite Nick, Adam and Victoria to the ranch to announce the proposal to everyone. Nick and Victoria arrive at the ranch to find Adam, all wondering what's going on.  They are shocked when Victor announces that he and Sabrina are engaged. Adam and Sabrina have a confrontation about the engagement.  Victoria reveals to Nikki about the engagement and Nikki takes it surprisingly well.  Nikki and David decide to get married as soon as possible. Later, Victor arrives home to a dinner surprise from Sabrina but has to rush off to a work dinner instead.  Sabrina is left alone. Colleen explains to Adrian that she is leaving for New York tonight and then on to China. Later, Adrian learns that his book is officially dead. At the coffeehouse, Colleen informs Kevin that Adrian's book is dead and Kevin is thrilled.  Kevin tries to cheer her up but only ends up reminding her of the day that she and Adrian met.  Later, Colleen reveals to Brad that she is going to China. Colleen says goodbye to Lily.  Adrian learns that no other publisher is interested in his book. 




THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 

Ridge admits to Brooke that he is ready to marry her and no longer has reservations about her devotion to him.  When Ridge asks that they not hold their wedding at Eric and Donna's house, an argument ensues between him and Brooke which brings up underlying issues that they have.  Stephanie, coming straight from the wedding and having nowhere else to go, visits Katie in the hospital.  Stephanie shows an unusual vulnerable side as she makes comparisons about both of
their lives having been turned upside down. Neither Eric nor Donna is able to enjoy their wedding night as both have other things on their mind.


AS THE WORLD TURNS 

Luke overhears Ameera calling Col. Mayer, and the two fight over her motives for calling. Luke wonders who Ameera's protecting, and heads off to warn Noah. Luke and Noah fight over Ameera. Noah confronts her about calling Col. Mayer. Luke confides to Lucinda that Noah seems to care more about Ameera than him, when Noah shows up and the two apologize.

Chris wants to know why Alison's avoiding him. Bob tells Chris that Alison's floundering in the nursing program, and that the next test is crucial. Chris lets her off the hook in terms of being his girlfriend, and offers to be her tutor. Chris teaches Alison a mnemonic device to help with her exam.

Janet interrupts Katie and Brad's taping and takes over the cooking segment. Kim is pleased with the purloined cooking segment, but Katie's furious. Brad reassures her, saying Janet has to go. Janet, crushed by Brad's dismissal of her, agrees to pack up and leave town.

Liberty wants to coax Parker into going on another spending spree. Liberty accuses Janet of getting herself run out of town. Liberty and Janet both put on brave faces as they say goodbye. Brad puts Janet in a cab to the airport, and he and Katie finally have a moment alone, melting into a passionate kiss.



GUIDING LIGHT

Jeffrey and Reva discuss how the movie should end when their houseguest, Hawk, interrupts them. Reva walks in on Jolene trying her charm on Buzz, but Jolene turns her attention to Reva and the questions begin again. Reva gives Lizzie a Mother's Day card from Jonathan and Sarah, along with the return address from the envelope. Jeffrey confronts Reva about the houseguests, the movie and gets a call from Ava interrupting them - Olivia is not doing well. Ava tries to wrestle with the problems Olivia is facing and Jeffrey apologizes to Reva for running out.

Lizzie and Alan try to get on with business when a magazine with Bill's picture on the cover tears her attention away. Ava asks Bill for her old job at Spaulding back. Bill begins to walk Ava to the hospital, when he spots Lizzie, who leaves before he can talk to her. Bill tries to help Lizzie carry her bags, but she won't budge to let him in. When Bill sees the bags contains toddler clothes and her car is packed with Lizzie's suitcases, he realizes she is going to see Sarah. Lizzie sits outside the Spaulding building conflicted if she should go in for the meeting or leave town. Beth finds a wrapped package from Alan with a second pearl for Peyton. Alan plays a game of solitaire while looking at the Spaulding Enterprises sign that Beth brought him. Bill starts his meeting but his mind is still on Lizzie. Meanwhile, Lizzie takes off in her car.


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