Melanie had second thoughts about trying to stop Nick's parole, but then she decided to testify in his favor. Daniel, Chad, and Brady were furious that Melanie had told the parole board that she would not stand in Nick's way if they thought he was ready for release. Maggie and Jessica were stunned and elated to learn that the board had agreed to grant Nick parole. Brady told Maggie that Nick might still be dangerous, and he feared for the worst. E.J. pressured Sami to decide where they stood as a couple. Rafe saved Sami from a mugging in the park that resulted in an intimate moment between them. Rafe rushed Sami to the hospital to have her wrist examined. While they were there, they bumped into Nicole, creating a tense moment for all three of them. Nicole learned that her baby was a boy. E.J. used Rafe's commitment to Nicole to his advantage to gain ground with Sami. Kate told Sami about her promotion at Titan and then taunted her and vowed revenge. Sami asked Gabi to model again, but Chad forced Gabi to refuse the offer, or else he would tell Melanie the truth about Gabi's connection to Andrew. When Chad learned that Nick had to remain in Salem as a condition of his parole, he went to the prison and warned Nick to stay away from Melanie or else. Rafe thought that Sami had fired Gabi, but later learned that Sami had been trying to help her. Sami told Marlena that she was upset that Rafe still claimed that he was the father of Nicole's baby, and wondered if he was telling her the truth. Nicole made sure that Jennifer knew that she and Daniel were in a special relationship. Daniel welcomed Kayla back to the hospital, but did not seem excited when Kayla told him that Jennifer might return as well. Sonny and Will kept misreading their feelings for each other. Abigail invited Cameron to her home, but when things heated up between them, she panicked and asked him to leave. Chad proposed to Melanie.
Jax was stunned when Jerry revealed that Ewen Keenan had murdered John Jacks because John had stolen the Dead Man's Hand from Ewen's father. Jerry managed to turn the tables on his brother, with Joe's help, when Jax tried to force Jerry at gunpoint to lead Jax to the counteragent. Todd met with the four wealthiest citizens of Port Charles to ask them to pay their fair share of Jerry's ransom demand for $88, 111,000.00 in exchange for the cure. Carly and Jax, Johnny, Sonny, Tracy, and Todd agreed to pay Jerry nearly eighteen million dollars each. Tracy realized that her good health meant that her blood might be the key to developing an antiserum for the pathogen. Patrick was reminded of his last moments with Robin when he returned to the hospital's newly rebuilt lab. Maxie stepped in to help Patrick decipher Robin's handwriting so that he could work on a cure for the pathogen. Jason tracked down Ewen and rescued Elizabeth. Ewen was shot during the altercation and later died, as he tried to tell Patrick about Robin. Sam admitted that she often thought about how things might have turned out if she had never met Heather and the baby had lived. Jason realized that there might be a possibility that Sam's baby hadn't died. Heather murdered a nurse and escaped from Ferncliff. Later, Heather turned up on Téa's doorstep in Llanview. Jerry kidnapped Alexis with the intention of taking her with him when he left town.
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The Young and the Restless
What happened during the week of September 3, 2012
Victoria informed Sharon that Nick would use her mental health history against her, then Victoria found Sharon's box of stolen items. Genevieve informed Tucker that Victor's heart problems were going untreated, and he agreed to send medication. Sister Celeste learned that Victor was struggling to remember his past. Celeste warned Victor not to trust Genevieve. Billy hired Genevieve to do his bidding as well as Tucker's. Billy returned home to Victoria and didn't tell her about Victor. Phyllis tried to make Michael and Nick believe that she and Ronan were having an affair. Michael urged Phyllis to tell the truth. Nick was disgusted with Phyllis, but punched Ronan in the face. Adam and Abby went to the courthouse to hear the results of Sharon's hearing. Nick's testimony was very critical of Sharon. The judge named Victoria interim CEO and asked Sharon to submit to 72 hours of evaluation at Fairview if she wanted to win her job back. Adam encouraged Sharon to walk away from Newman Enterprises -- and Tucker's influence. Sharon made love to Tucker, and he convinced her to go to Fairview. At the mental institution, Sharon was stunned to see Daisy. Cane warned Jack that he risked losing Beauty of Nature and Jabot while buying up Newman stock. Nikki tried in vain to appeal to Jack for another chance at their marriage. Jack held steady with his plan. Jack started divorce proceedings. Nikki went to the ranch to search for clues about Victor's whereabouts, and pleaded for him to return. Avery asked Paul to help her find Ricky's recording of Rachel's murder. Paul learned that Heather had thrown away Ricky's things, except for a snow globe from Niagara Falls.
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All My Children
A look at what was happening the week of September 15, 1997
Kevin told Kelsey that they could not pretend they had a relationship any longer. Erica was told that her visitation with Bianca was cut off until Bianca was of age. Miles Christopher made waves as the president of TransGlobal's parent company and as a potential boyfriend for Belinda. Brooke flipped out mid-air and was subsequently arrested. Adam tried to woo back Liza.
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As the World Turns
A look at what was happening the week of September 15, 1997
Holden leveled with Molly, but felt guilty when she was hurt. Carly was getting to the bottom of a mystery. Jack thought he was onto Carly and Molly's schemes. Peter made a start with Lily. Emily and David enjoyed a romantic dinner, but he insisted that they wait to be intimate. Nikki and Terri teamed up against David. Camille's mother, Sara Ruth, arrived in town, and she made no secret about her feelings for her daughter's beaus. Sara Ruth and Lew bonded. Nikki and Terri got a warning. Lily flipped out when she found out that Molly was in Montana with Holden.
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Guiding Light
A look at what was happening the week of September 15, 1997
Annie began to warm up to Caitlin/Harley so Harley asked indirect questions, trying to get Annie to give her the name of Reva's sister, even going so far as to portray herself as a stripper. Buzz's admirer began to break into Buzz and Jenna's home. Nola was acting suspicious. Cassie and Billy shared a kiss. Cassie, Hart, and Dinah spent the week bumping into each other. Vanessa wrote a letter to her unborn child, but Matt returned home and told her he wanted her to choose her life over the baby's.
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One Life to Live
A look at what was happening the week of September 15, 1997
Everyone thought Patrick was dead, but he was really alive, and Marty sneaked him out of Llanview. Mel survived surgery, and his mother and daughter arrived. Bo and Nora were having problems. Ian caught Max and Blair in the steam room. Blair was more determined than ever to get custody of Starr. Eli stole Hank's motorcycle.
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