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Recaps for the week of August 16 - 20

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Kristen Alderson as Starr in "One Life to Live"

Kristen Alderson as Starr in "One Life to Live"

All My Children

JR calls Scott a thief for stealing Palmer's idea. However, Annie later asks JR to burn the proof of it. JR tries to convince Marissa not to leave him, as Annie wrestles with her own fears of being abandoned. However, Scott tells Annie he wants to get married right away. Ryan leaves the hospital against Kendall's wishes. Later, Madison tells Greenlee to give Ryan time to rest. David questions Kendall and Zach about why they returned to Pine Valley, and Kendall convinces David that Greenlee's going along with his blackmailing scheme. Jesse accompanies Angie to a sonogram appointment. Later, David witnesses Angie having an attack that affects her vision. Jake talks with Amanda about Angie's plan to have him take over as chief of staff.

As the World Turns

Trying to get free, Barbara and Emily accidentally start a fire in the cellar. Will, Henry and Paul smell the smoke and come down to their rescue. Though Barbara initially refuses to forgive Henry, she later relents and accepts his marriage proposal. Gwen and Will trick Iris into confessing everything to a police officer. Carly tries to seduce Blackthorne into admitting something criminal, but he catches on and exposes her wire. Lily agrees to buy Craig's Worldwide shares after he brings evidence that Lucinda is to blame for the collapse of the perfume company. After again hiding his illness from Katie, Chris goes to Reid for a higher dosage of his medication.

The Bold and the Beautiful

Furious over the damage the doctored video has caused, Ridge punches Liam. Ridge later apologizes to Steffy and asks her to return to the company, but she's still hurt. Stephanie is furious with Brooke for blaming the video on Steffy and insists that Brooke should help mend Ridge and Steffy's relationship. Liam and Hope confide in each other about their recent problems, and end up sharing a kiss. Oliver witnesses this and plots to get her alone, where he makes another play for her forgiveness. Owen talks to Jackie about his discomfort with the photo shoots, and asks to go back to working behind the camera. Nick voices his concern to Aggie about Jackie and her unconventional marriage.

Days of Our Lives

Nathan protects Melanie from a crazed attacker at the clinic and the two bond, much to Stephanie's chagrin. Later, Chloe asks Carly to get the paternity tests for her while she attends a surprise birthday party thrown by Daniel. While Carly awaits the tests at the hospital, Stephanie has hacked into the computer to get them herself. Rafe tries to seduce Nicole to get evidence against EJ, but it backfires when Sami walks in on them embracing. Sami rushes to EJ and insists they get married right away. As the wedding begins, Rafe finally gets recorded proof that EJ was behind Sydney's kidnapping. With the help of Bo's testimony, Hope avoids a heavy prison term, and instead is sent to a nearby facility where she'll get treatment.

General Hospital

Brook drugs Dante and Lulu catches them in a compromising position, leading Lulu to attack Brook. Jason advises Michael to stay out of the war between Sonny and Johnny while, elsewhere, Johnny is concocting a plan to kill Sonny. Sonny confides in Jason that he wants the mob war to end after what happened to Michael. Sam works on a dangerous plan to finally clear Jason's name, breaking into Santos Lopez's compound to hunt for evidence. Sonny and Johnny exchange gunfire on Baker Street. Sonny and Brenda both try to call each other. Later, Brenda is approached to be the face of Franco's latest work of art. Patrick accuses Lisa of stalking him, and meanwhile, Robin discovers that her medication is missing.

One Life to Live

Blair tells Eli that Kelly thinks he's a murderer. Ford testifies that Eli tried to kill him, but later recants under Eli's pressure. John, Bo and Nora race to gather the evidence required to arrest Eli ahead of his rushed wedding with Blair. Later, John arrests Kelly, explaining it's the only way to make her evidnece against Eli admissible. Greg calls Eli to tell him Tea is at the hospice and their plan is proceeding smoothly. David and Dorian admit their feelings for one another and plan a fast wedding. Dorian admits to Viki that her scheme worked and invites her to the ceremony. Starr is upset that Langston has accepted a date with James. Jessica is troubled about her pregnancy after Ford admits they slept together.

The Young and the Restless

With the judge set to rule against Jill, her lawyer calls as a surprise witness Lauren's mother, Joanna, who testifies that she knew of Neil Fenmore's illegitimate daughter. Paul learns Nina's son's name and Nina realizes she's finally going to meet him. Meanwhile, Ronan is forced to tell Chloe the truth about who he is. Lily asks to be the twins' godmother, but Mac refuses, confessing to her how difficult it was for her to be their surrogate. Victor tells Nikki that Adam is suing them for detaining him at the cabin as part of his plan to get revenge against everyone who was at the trial. Everyone, that is, except Sharon. Nick shocks Sharon when he asks her and Faith to move in with him to keep them away from Adam.